#Trans Inclusion

[the-cimmerians]

On Thursday, Governor Tim Walz sat down for an interview with author Glennon Doyle, her partner Abby Wambach, and her sister Amanda Doyle during a taping of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast. The conversation touched on key election issues such as abortion and gun violence. However, midway through the podcast, the discussion shifted to queer youth, specifically transgender kids. Rather than shying away from the topic, Walz delivered a passionate, several-minute-long defense of LGBTQ+ rights, including transgender healthcare. He outlined his vision for the administration’s role in protecting these rights.

The question came from Abby Wambach, who turned to the topic after discussing Walz’ founding of a Gay-Straight Alliance at his high school in the mid-90s. Wambach asked, “Well, thank you Governor Walz so much for protecting even in the late ’90s queer kids. And so I have to ask, what will a Harris-Walz administration do to protect our queer kids today?”

Walz discussed positive legislative actions, such as codifying hate crime laws and increasing education, while emphasizing the importance of using his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He then addressed the role of judges in safeguarding medical care for queer youth: “I also think what Abby, your point is on this, and I was just mentioning, we need to appoint judges who uphold the right to marriage, uphold the right to be who you are, making sure that’s the case, uphold the right to get the medical care that you need. We should not be naive. Those appointments are really, really important. I think that’s what the vice president is committed to.”

He didn’t stop there. Instead, he directly pivoted to calling out national anti-transgender attack ads which have flooded the airwaves across the United States, often airing besides NFL football games and other major sporting events. The Trump administration has spent upwards of $20 million on such ads, with outside organizations spending $80 million on various races.

“We see it now; the hate has shifted to the trans community. They see that as an opportunity. If you’re watching any sporting events right now, you see that Donald Trump’s closing arguments are to demonize a group of people for being who they are,” Walz said. He continued, “We’re out there trying to make the case that access to healthcare, a clean environment, manufacturing jobs, and keeping your local hospital open are what people are really concerned about. They’re running millions of dollars of ads demonizing folks who are just trying to live their lives.”

He emphasized the importance of representation and the impact of coming out, particularly for parents who may not have been exposed to LGBTQ+ identities and therefore might lack understanding. Walz pointed out, “Look, you’re reaching a lot of folks in hearing this, and for some people it’s not even out of malice and it’s not a pejorative, it’s out of ignorance. They maybe have not been around people. You’ve all seen this, however it takes you to get there, but I know it’s a little frustrating when you see folks have an epiphany when their child comes out to them.”

The strong defense of queer and trans youth came just one day after Kamala Harris participated in a Fox News interview with Brett Baier. Baier, who maintained a hostile tone throughout, pressed Harris on transgender issues with his second question. Rather than adopting the Republican framing, as some Democrats have done recently, Harris emphasized that the law requires medically necessary care for transgender inmates and criticized Trump for spending $20 million on ads focused on an issue far removed from the priorities of most Americans. Her response prompted Baier to quickly shift to another topic.

In back-to-back days, the Harris-Walz ticket has made it clear they will not back down on queer and trans rights, despite the barrage of anti-trans attack ads. This stance is likely reinforced by the repeated failure of similar ads in recent races, including Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, legislative races in Pennsylvania and Virginia, Georgia’s Herschel Walker vs. Raphael Warnock election, Andy Beshear’s reelection in Kentucky, and the 2023 losses of 70% of Moms for Liberty and Project 1776 school board candidates across the United States. For transgender people, these interviews are likely a welcome relief after some wavering responses from other Democratic candidates in swing states.

[lgbtqtext]

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[atwoodsfemalefantasy]

EDIT: before you read the following post, please know that my opinions on this subject have changed drastically. i have read every single reply so far, and have changed my mind. i understand that i was wrong and uneducated, and i have taken the time to educate myself. i no longer agree with this post!

however, it feels very wrong to delete this post. so many people have spent time and energy telling me their stories. it feels wrong to delete the stories of your gyns experiences, especially because your stories educated me and changed my mind, and it could change others' as well. if you think i should delete this, message me. if not, i think ill leave this post up to serve as an example of someone being educated, so that your stories aren't deleted. please know i feel guilty for being this misinformed, and i have learned from all of you.

correct me if i'm wrong because i might be

but the transphobes on this website, especially the terfs (although i don't like using that word, i prefer transphobes) feel like maybe they've never met a trans person in real life.

because they often pull up tweets and posts by supposed trans women that i will say are creepy as fuck and definitely not okay. but as a high schooler, i have met dozens of trans people. trans men and trans women. and none of them have been creepy. some have been bad people, but not because they were trans, just because high schoolers can be dicks. two of my closest friends are generfluid/go by multiple pronouns, and they're like the sweetest people i've ever met. both feminists, definitely not creepy or misogynistic or fetish driven. i've met trans men who became my friends in some of the hardest points in my life who were so so sweet and definitely not women who were victims of the patriarchy and turned to hormones for it. i've met trans girls who were lovely and most definitely not creepy men being perverts or trying to take advantage of women. the trans girls i met still carried some of their male upbringing, yes, but the trans girls i knew were actively making an effort to educate themselves about feminism and womanhood so that they weren't being insensitive.

while i am a trans rights supporter, i do understand the hold up about letting trans women into female only spaces. that's an issue that needs more discussion. but very few-and i mean VERY few- trans women actually take all the steps-the hormones, the surgery, decide to face bigotry, etc etc- to be a woman because they're perverts. cis male perverts would never decide to be viewed as women so they can take advantage of us. they can take advantage of us already, without facing oppression to achieve it.

i just wonder if some of these transphobes have met very many trans people in real life. because, yeah, i am definitely in agreement that i've seen some trans women be weird as shit on the internet, but uh A) lots of people are weird as shit on the internet, and maybe that's not a trans person issue B) a lot of these trans women online are not actually trans. they ARE fetishizers and they ARE creeps, but their online persona is a trans woman. not their real life persona. i don't know. i might be wrong. but i've never met a creepy or misogynistic trans person, and i've met a lot. and i wonder if some of these transphobes and trans exclusionary feminists would still hold their extreme and violent opinions if they talked to a trans person in person, and saw that they're also just people who were born a little different and want to feel comfortable. trans people are not a threat to women. i feel more comfortable with any of my trans friends, acquaintances, or even strangers (including trans women) than i do with almost any cis man.

[an-albino-pinetree]

And a standalone of the boyo ✨

[PT: and a standalone of the boyo]

[fixing-bad-posts]

[Image description: A tumblr text-post, edited erasure-poetry style and superimposed over a picture of a field of dandelions gone to seed. Resulting text reads, "There is room in womanhood for somebody who was born with a penis", followed by a white heart emoji.]

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There is room in womanhood for somebody who was born with a penis ♡

[adhdwriterfr3ak]

pairing. shauna shipman x reader summary. you confront shauna about her being pregnant word count. 506 info. they/them reader, fluff, S1 shauna, 2nd pov, no use of y/n, could be platonic or romantic, worrying reader series. part 1 to this!! engagement will make me have more motivation to wrte pt. 2

For everything that happened, today wasn't so bad. It was as normal as you could get living in the middle of fucking nowhere. The group had a stable supply of food, a solid water source, shelter... Hell, you could go as far as to say they were all thriving in their conditions.

The only thing bothering you was the lingering thought of Shauna and her baby. Well, what you assumed was her baby. You hadn't gotten any confirmation yet; you just assumed. Morning sickness, faking her period—even eating more. They were all surefire ways to tell if someone was pregnant, right? Even so, you could tell she was wearing baggier clothing, most likely to hide her growing bump.

You notice Shauna walking away from Jackie, and you stand up. It'd be a good place to catch her and talk, so you follow her quickly.

"Hey, Shauna." You cheer, jogging up to her until you're by her side. She looks at you slightly confused—after all, you two weren't close by miles. Team members were all you were.

"Uh, hey, did you need something?" She questioned, eyebrows a little furrowed as she asked. Her pace had slowed down a bit as she was walking to match yours.

"No, I'm good. I just, uh, needed to ask you a question." You said in return, feeling a bundle of nerves in your stomach. You didn't want to come off as intruding, but you were restless just thinking about the prospect of her being pregnant. It'd be so dangerous out here, especially for the baby.

"Shoot." She smiled softly, slowing down in her tracks till you were both standing still, just a little away from camp. Far enough that nobody could see either of you.

"You're pregnant." You blurted out, gasping and covering your mouth with your hand once you realised what you said. You meant it to come out way more nicely than that.

"Oh, my God—oh, my God, did Tai tell you?" She gasped, doe eyes blown wide as she looked at you. Her hands instinctively went to her stomach, holding it there as she looked at you.

"What? No, I saw you faking your period. Oh wait, you are pregnant!" You gasped loudly, removing your hand from your mouth. She looked at you in alarm, waving her hands around to stop you in your tracks before you started panicking.

"Shush! Nobody else knows." She hissed, grabbing your arms and shaking you, snapping you out of your shock.

"Oh, my God—you're going to freaking die. We're all going to freaking die out here, oh my Go-" You babbled, panicking as you looked at Shauna.

"No! Stop, just—just calm down, okay?" Shauna comforted, loosening her grip on your arms. It was quite ironic—you'd have thought the pregnant woman would be much more panicked than her teammate.

"Look, come with me for a walk, yeah?" She questioned softly, dropping her hands to her sides. If she was nervous, she was masking it well. Shauna looked more concerned over you freaking out.

[genderqueerpositivity]

It's that time of year again!

[void-inked-pen]

You know what I find funny?

JK Rowling hates Drarry. Like she despises it.

Not only is she a terf but she really hates the gay shit she wrote in her own books.

So keep making drarry content.

Keep making Hermione black or Harry Indian

Keep including trans characters in your fics

Because she fucking hates it

[awbrainno]

Saw a post a minute ago about how annoying gendered resources for parents are and I have THOUGHTS

The post (which was very good but also personal and I didn't wanna impose) was talking about support groups mainly, and I totally agree: it's annoying as hell to have to pick between spaces for "moms" and spaces for "dads" when I am, fundamentally, neither.

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE.

I work in community mental health, and recently in a meeting we went over the resources we have for new, struggling moms. Through my organization, new mothers can access food, supplies, housing and employment support, substance use resources, childcare... "And," the trainer was very proud to tell us, "this is for ANYONE who identifies as a mother, including trans women!"

You see where this is going.

I, a known Gender Freak, asked whether the program would be able to serve all gestational parents, or if it was only for people who specifically identified as mothers. The program manager floundered: clearly, unsurprisingly, she had never considered someone like me existing. "I'd think we could serve anyone who's given birth - this is a program for moms of all kinds!" she announced, before rushing to move on.

"Moms of all kinds" doesn't include me.

Maybe it's just language, but how many transgender gestational parents have been excluded on the basis of language? Excluded because we don't have the energy to explain that despite the beard, I really AM the gestational parent, or despite the boobs, I'm really NOT a mom? Excluded because staff turns us away, all that energy and explanation wasted because they don't know how to categorize me, don't want to waste resources on me, don't believe that I'm telling the truth or that what I'm saying is possible? How many people in my area miss out on healthcare because the best clinic in the area is called the Women's Clinic? How many trans people are failed and lost and allowed to fall through the cracks because the people who are supposed to serve their communities just... Never thought of us?

I don't have a better call to action than that. I wish I did. Don't forget us. Don't forget us. Consider us as members of your community. Include us. Care for us. Don't forget us.

[an-albino-pinetree]

I love this audio clip -v-

[victhespookygoat]

if your trans inclusion doesn't include trans men you're still a fucking terf

[enbycrip]

Some resources via contacts

" TRANS RIGHTS RESOURCES

Building on information shared by Ruth Pearce (academic researcher), Meg Lightheart (leadership development specialist), Claire Mahon (Exec Dir Global Human Rights Group), Julia D Rowland (Human Rights Officer at GHDR), and Stephen Whittle, renowned UK human rights lawyer, I’ve developed a series of resources following the April 2025 Supreme Court Ruling:

1. Guidance for Trans Inclusion in Higher Education Institutions

2. Guidance for Trans Inclusion in Education (Schools)

3. Guidance for Trans Inclusion in the Workplace

4. A letter people can send to their employer following the ruling

5. A letter which parents/carers/teachers/governors can send to schools, following

the ruling.

Please do use, share and edit for your own context, and also give me feedback/advice on edits."

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1fO6bSXBmYOCr4GFQO1bZv5l40wkSNesi?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR616emRJ1QBytlHgacuNVRRIghxaxuc9bTnk5Nrr_59A-5_XpRKvxlODw5I5A_aem_Z1CbPNWU5qnc2_abFht8rQ

[memoirs-of-a-sapphic]

Sappho! hear my plea-

I offer you a poem of sapphic worship-

01-05-24

"My goal is not a throne," you say, I crown you queen in every way. Cosmic deity, where your duty lays, But I can make you earthly royalty. 

"My goal is not a throne," And yet, I crown you as my own. Dwell within my heart, my mind, Take up all of my space and time.

Wander the gardens of my mind, Endless mazes of love divine, Winds brushing gently through, Breezes whisper, 'I love you'.

Lover, every step you take Through my minds endless maze, Flowers falling in your wake, Trailing, leaving kisses on your face.

Flowers bloom with every thought, Every mention, every look at you. Beautiful varieties in your name, Growing, blooming, just for you.

Guarded paths of my devotion, Quiet serenity, no commotion.  Walk freely through my creation, Monument in your dedication. 

Wander through my heart, my love, Traverse through rooms and halls, Gaze upon the murals above, My love painted for you on the walls

Your goal is not a throne, you said, But, take the throne in my heart instead.  May your rule be lifelong, endless, And your impact be tremendous. 

Knighted by my shining blade, Crowned in the finest jewels made, Adorned in every color and shade, Your beauty always has me slayed.

Lover, clothed in all the finest silks Woven from my kisses, Draped in fabrics of my worship, Be my lady, be my empress.

I'll be there, ever-loving, unafraid,  Write poems, songs, and serenades, Love you endless, love you dear, Announce to all who'd ever hear:

"Hear ye, hear ye- here come the queen,  The loved, the adored, the fairest. Here comes the ruler of my heart, A treasure of the rarest."

I'd carry you if my form allowed, Perhaps your feet wouldn't touch the ground. But for now, be on my heart and mind, Sit on the throne that I provide.

Lover, be my heart's adoring queen, Rule over it, none shall intervene. "My goal is not a throne," Still, I crown you as my own.

-OvV-

In exchange, I would like to spend every lifetime with my lovely wife.

lol

I'm so close to marrying this woman. Sappho, please give me the wisdom to talk to my parents, the courage to move out, the will to let them go, and the strength to make it through all of that + the holidays.

[offsidenewsco]

"[T]he PWHL has had ample opportunity to take a stance in defence of trans women, both in the sport and in the world at large, but has chosen to stay silent."

In her latest op-ed, Sydney Kerr discusses how the PWHL is failing trans women by delaying the release of their gender inclusion policy: https://buff.ly/AfI4c77

[vampyyrikosmos]

Just a reminder that the homophobes don't care if you are "one of the good ones".

"Yeah I'm gay but I don't wear rainbows or make it my entire personality." They don't want you to get married. They want to make you straight.

"LGB drop the T and Q+". They don't give a shit about you. They are going to take away your rights too.

"Yeah I'm trans but not one of those xenogender users". They probably think you are both freaks.

They hate us, they are trying to get rid of us and we have to fight back and support each other because they sure as hell won't.