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Gen Z Trans Black Man Explains Why He Is Voting For Trump — Again
Nada Alturki
A young, Black, Trans, Trump supporter recently wrote an op-ed for the publication The Doe explaining why he is voting for Trump once again this US presidential election. The Doe publishes anonymous but verified opinion-based articles revolving around politics, educations, social justice, etc., to promote civil discourse. The article begins by explaining how the supporter is usually greeted in ... ...more
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Dear Flora: Black Lives Matter and LGBT+ Teens
Dear_Flora
Dear Flora,I am a white woman living in the U.S. I have been following the Black Lives Matter protest, and I want to support the cause. However, my job is very public, and my work contract forbids me from engaging in the protests, or even writing online about controversial issues. But I know that staying silent doesn't help anyone, and I think it's important to help by using my platform to ... ...more
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The Transphobic Tragedy of J.K. Rowling
EnglishMajorLeagues
As J.K. Rowling, author of the internationally acclaimed series 'Harry Potter,' continues to defend her anti-transgender statements on Twitter, fans are asking: what do we do now?The most recent case of several involves a June 6 tweet from the author, regarding a Devex article exploring how the world can be made more fair during COVID-19 for "people who menstruate," in terms of access to the ... ...more
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J.K. Rowling Stuns Fans with Transphobic Tweet
EnglishMajorLeagues
J.K. Rowling returned from a brief hiatus on Twitter to announce to fans that she 'stands with' Maya Forstater, a former employee of the Centre of Global Development. Forstater, whose contract was not renewed after public comments regarding transgender people's inability to change their sex, and the unwillingness to use correct pronouns. Rowling tweeted: "Dress however you please. Call ... ...more