Today, 7 August, is the thirteenth anniversary of the death of Tyra Hunter, a trans woman who was injured in a car crash, then denied treatment and left to die by paramedics after they discovered she had male genitalia. Caroline at Uncool has more links: click here.
Elly Rouge at Traningrad reports on the death of Rosa Pasos, a Spanish anarchist and transsexual activist: link here. (Curtsey to Lisa)
While I’m over at Lisa’s, she has an update to her earlier post about the murder of Kellie Telesford, a trans woman who lived and died in London. (Link here).
Queen Emily, guesting at Lisa’s, gives a timely reminder that “allyness” isn’t a one-off thing, a Girl Guides merit badge you get for posting about Angie Zapata that says “trans ally 4 eva”. (Link here).
And finally… may I recommend the following articles:
- Message Received, by Woman. I stole this link from Drakyn at Monster’s Creed. Mmm, cheese.
- In which a cis feminist has a serious and long overdue rethink, by Laura at TFW.
- Rethinking Sexism: How Trans Women Challenge Feminism, by Julia Serano (which I mentioned earlier, but that post seems to have slid down the page somewhat…)
They are uplifting and inspiring posts by three brave and thoughtful writers. Essential reading.
August 7, 2008 at 9:58 am
Hello — ‘course you may link!
And thanks!!!