As part of an effort to improve the sense of belonging experienced within the Loomis Chaffee community by students who identify as LGBTQIA+, a group of faculty recently organized a series of campus events around National Coming Out Day. Read more: https://t.co/U7rH2e9WBZ
I am grateful, touched and overwhelmed by the number of people — men and women — who have shared their abortion stories with me today. It’s important that we share these stories to eliminate shame and stigmas. You were never alone https://t.co/rOXJ9hIHb5
This, from Megan Rapinoe, reads as a very decent summation of the correct answer to any “trans person in sports” debate, and also, a pristine example of what personal politics look like when you operate with the value of compassion first.
With the sudden interest in NCAA swimming lately I’ve seen so much content about Lia Thomas from people claiming to care about women’s sports. I’ve yet to see them speak up about how 27 records were broken during the championships. With the coverage you would think Lia’s win was
With all the antiTrans kid legislation across the nation today it’s a good time to share our doc again. It’s only 18 minutes long & It WON AN EMMY! Ok. Can we agree on how cute I was 🥰
It's emotionally taxing to have my book(s) banned. But not because they're my books, but because all I can think about is the message it sends to the Black kids who see themselves in my books.
They deserve to have their stories told whether it makes you comfortable or not.
“The term ‘wardrobe malfunction’ has been burned into our cultural consciousness.” FX & The New York Times Presents | Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson premieres Friday 11/19 at 10PM on FX. Stream on @Hulu.
While there is A LOT of work to be done to protect the rights of intersex folks, small steps are being made.
Here's some good news out of Austin, thanks to the work of this week’s guest, @xoxy_alicia, & other intersex advocates ⤵️
#BrittneyPoolaw's story is a warning: A 19yo NA woman had a miscarriage. She went to the hospital. She admitted to MJ/meth. She was arrested, found guilty of manslaughter. Sentenced to 4 yrs. For a miscarriage. I'm appalled as a Dr, WOC & citizen https://t.co/NuYbyDBM4y @bustle
The Minnesota-based footwear brand Minnetonka, which largely sells moccasins, has acknowledged that it's not run by Native Americans — and apologized for profiting off of Indigenous culture.
https://t.co/6cFT15XTtP
Had a great time last night speaking to @loomischaffee students & faculty about my “Design Warrior” journey. I told them the thing I am most proud of is that my brand has always stood for creativity, inclusivity, diversity and female empowerment. I say, Stand Out & Stand Tall.♥️