The trees know what is up, yo

good morning~ 💐🍎

linked tree (includes options to donate to Ghanaian projects)

and its so weird cause it cant take THAT much time that they just never do it expecially that ive seen this be the case for highly rendered pieces used on COVERS too, not just occasional panels they can shade every individual muscle but not properly color the skin???

‘Oh yes, you do experience a valid intersectional form of oppression - but you’re just so fucking stupid, that you’ve chosen a terrible word to articulate your experiences. So we aren’t going to listen to anything you say! You’re just so silly and stupid, you can’t possibly be trusted to articulate your own thoughts and experiences, let alone be trusted to do your own research. In fact, don’t even think or talk at all! Leave all the thinking and talking to the smart people whose suffering actually matters.

Also, no your experiences aren’t unique at all, negating the previous statement of you experiencing a valid intersectional form of oppression’

The tone of voice is no different than when people try to manipulate trans men into detransitioning - overly sweet, infantilizing and concerned while also being incredibly backhanded and demeaning

“If a tma person tells you you’re not knowledgeable enough on a complex topic” -

And the topic is about MY OWN LIVED EXPERIENCES and the experiences of TRANS MEN AND MASCS IN PARTICULAR. So why would I listen to someone WHO IS NOT a trans man or masc speak on trans men and mascs experiences?!

THIS IS WHAT I MEAN BY PEOPLE TALKING OVER US

Jonathan Joss was an Indigenous, gay man who was murdered on the first day of Pride month as well as Indigenous History Month. He died protecting his trans husband. Homophobia and racism aren’t marks of the past, and this is a heart breaking reminder of that.

Y'all have seen this post, right?

The preservation of transgender history is essential to ensuring that the stories and experiences of trans people are not forgotten. The Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) has taken on the vital task of gathering and protecting this history, bringing together documents, images, and materials that reflect the rich and diverse experiences of transgender people across time and place.

By making these resources accessible, the DTA facilitates explorations of the often-hidden or erased narratives of trans communities. From personal stories to institutional records, these materials provide a window into the challenges and triumphs faced by trans individuals, while also celebrating the resilience and diversity of these communities.

Preserving this history is also about ensuring that future generations can learn, understand, and be inspired by the stories of those who came before them.

Explore more about how these efforts are safeguarding trans history, and why it matters, on JSTOR Daily.