identity-rights
Man Legally Changed Gender to Gain Custody of His Kids. Trans Groups Are Concerned.
René Salinas Ramos says the legal change is an attempt to gain full custody of his daughters, because Ecuadoran law favors mothers in custody battles.
What to Do if You Face Anti-Muslim Discrimination at Airport Security
Even if you're hyperaware that you might be profiled during screenings, it can be hard to know how to push back against Islamophobia in the moment.
5 People on the Devastating Long-Term Effects of Eviction
“I have PTSD from the experience. I’ve had to take leave from work several times for therapy and I take five medications.”
How (and Why) to Secretly Tape Calls With Abusers Whenever You Legally Can
Many people who mistreat others don't like to do that in writing. In one-party states, you can sometimes make a record of their conduct anyway.
The Horror of an Unwanted Conservatorship, According to People Who Lived It
“I tried to reach for my phone to call 911, but they tackled me, carried me to the car, and took me to a group home for people with disabilities.”
Honduran Government Responsible for Trans Woman's Murder, ‘Watershed’ Court Ruling Says
Vicky Hernández was 26 when she was killed in 2009. The Inter-American Court for Human Rights ruled that the state has to make systematic changes to assure the rights of trans people.
Chile's Conservative President Suddenly Supports Gay Marriage. Activists Say It's ‘Pinkwashing.’
The country's LGBTQ community cautiously welcomed the move from President Sebastian Piñera, but many suspect it is a bid for popularity and question whether he will act on his words.
Your College Is Probably Evil. Here’s How to Pressure It Into Doing Better
Schools are doing annoying, tragic, discriminatory stuff all the time. If you don’t like it, there are ways to get them to listen.
Rising Boxing Star Accused of Killing Pregnant Woman, Faces Death Penalty
A Puerto Rican governor once said “Boxing nights are domestic violence nights.” The charges against Félix Verdejo have put a spotlight on the most toxic element of “the cult of boxing.”
5 People Describe the Emotional and Financial Tolls of House Arrest
“When my device malfunctions, my parole officer calls my family to see where I am. If they didn’t pick up, a warrant would be issued for my arrest.”
These Transgender Women Can Finally Go to Church
On Easter, they held their first sunrise service. On Good Friday, they broke their fast in a congregation for the first time.
How to Fight Police Violence Beyond Just Posting About It
If you want to help push back against police brutality, there are plenty of ways to take your politics from your phone into the real world.