At their core, transphobia and misogyny are rooted in the same oppressive, gender-conformist beliefs.  As transphobic ideology grows across the US, it’s vital that cisgender women stand in solidarity with our trans and gender-nonconforming allies.  

Throughout history, the feminist movement has grown to become more inclusive; for example, through its acknowledgement and embrace of intersectional and antiracist perspectives. Now, we must go through a similar evolution to ensure that trans and gender-inclusive rights are represented in our work. 

A federal court today declared unconstitutional key portions of President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting.

It’s Juneteenth. Today, we honor the emancipation of the last enslaved Americans and recognize the painful history, extraordinary resilience, and generations of activism that made that moment possible. It’s a celebration that’s not only historic, but for many (like myself), deeply personal. 

But in a moment when civil and voting rights continue to face challenges, and even efforts to acknowledge our full history through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are viewed as controversial,  Juneteenth invites a larger question: what does this day mean? What does it symbolize for our democracy and for each of us,  regardless of race?