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A Crisis of Fatal Violence; 90% Rise in LGBTQ Murders-TMPlanet

According to a new report from the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP)¹, 2017 saw an unprecedented rise in murders of LGBTQIA persons, a 90% rise. The NCAVP calls it “a crisis of fatal violence!” As a community, it’s our worst fears come true, about the division sparked by this #FakeWhiteHouse. Upon his Data-Putin influenced […]

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April 18th is National Transgender HIV Testing Day and Here’s Some Facts to Know-TMPlanet

Trans people are among some of the most at-risk groups for new HIV diagnoses, along with young people, gay, bi and particularly trans men whose partners are male and LGBT people of color. What’s more, trans people often face increased stigma and discrimination when attempting to access HIV testing or other preventative treatment or healthcare — creating situations where our people are less likely to be tested or receive prompt care if they are HIV-positive.

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The Importance of the Issue-Specific United Front (For the LGBT Community, Its Allies, and Beyond) – TMPlanet

It once came to pass that I had a bit of a squabble with an acquaintance of mine who also happens to be a respected figure in the broader socio-economic political conversation. This person will remain nameless due to wishing them no personal or public ill will, and I do not in any way want this article to […]

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Subjectivists and Perceptionists: refining the “scientific” definition of “transgender”

Take a look, if you will, at the composite featured image.  There’s a story behind this picture. It’s from my second module in a PowerPoint series titled The Transgender Peoples.  At the end of each module I include some “Discussion Points” to raise awareness and get people to exchange ideas. Part of that story pertains […]

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