This article was first published by: “INQUEST, A Decarceral Brainstorm” in September 2022. We are posting it with the…
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At Translucent, we recognise the importance of political advocacy for the UK’s transgender and gender-diverse community to advance visibility, social acceptance, legal recognition and improve healthcare in order to:
- Address the use of “culture war” tactics: We highlight when transgender rights are weaponised as a culture war issue by political figures.
- Monitor political parties and figures: Our articles examine the actions and stances of political parties and individual politicians concerning trans rights and related issues.
- Investigate the influence of lobby groups: We scrutinise the activities and impact of lobby groups, including trans-hostile groups, on political discourse and policy-making.
- Analyse media bias: We address how media outlets, particularly right-wing publications, contribute to negative portrayals and misinformation surrounding trans issues.
- Promote solidarity: Our articles emphasise the importance of solidarity and collective action across different communities to support trans rights and combat discrimination.
- Examine legal and policy frameworks: We offer analysis of legislation such as the Gender Recognition Act and the Equality Act, and how they intersect with trans rights.
- Advocate for policy changes: Our articles support policy changes like GRA reform.
- Counter misinformation: We address misinformation regarding transgender lives, experiences, rights and healthcare, as well as investigate organisations and groups hostile to the trans community.
Martin Luther King, Jr. said “When you have lost hope, you have lost everything. And when you think all is…
Concerns that Sunak’s attempts to block the Scottish GRA bill will cause a constitutional crisis and continue hurting trans people.
Deborah Shaw writes on the feminist rift within University culture and Kathleen Stock.
I did a talk recently, and at one point I said, ‘If there’s one thing trans people are not short…