by FORGE Intern | Nov 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it can seem that trans elders are like hens’ teeth in a sea of predominately trans and non-binary young people. If you are a trans elder, you may well feel that most available sources of support and information are geared toward people many decades younger,...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Remember those who died as a result of anti-trans violence. Nurture yourself and your community. Take the time to reflect, connect, and remember. Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). Many communities around the country hold formal vigils to mark this...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Transgender Day Of Remembrance (TDOR) events are likely to look very different this year, but many of the feelings will be the same. TDOR is hard for many people. While some are comforted and feel supported by gathering together to mourn those who had their lives...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Did you know you can save a life – easily? You can do so through very small actions. This year FORGE continued studying the linkages between the lifelong health and violence disparities transgender and non-binary adults suffer from, and what happens to us as children...
by michael munson | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
With the fall holidays of gatherings and giving so quickly approaching, our organization is preparing for something big: Giving Tuesday is in only two weeks! We know that many deserving organizations are vying for your attention for Giving Tuesday, but we hope you...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
One way we can decrease violence against trans and non-binary people is to encourage ourselves and each other to radically and unapologetically LOVE our bodies. Trans and non-binary people are saturated with messages that our bodies are not whole, handsome,...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Detention rates (and violence in detention) are high for trans people. You can make a positive difference in their lives. Sixteen percent (16%) of transgender people have been in jail or prison [compared to 4.9% of American (non-trans) males and 0.5% of American...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
In these days of physical distancing, as well as in a world that has grown to be highly polarized, many folks are feeling silo’ed and isolated. Look for opportunities to connect with others in formal and informal ways. It might be through a neighborhood community...
by FORGE Intern | Nov 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Did you know that between around 50% of trans people experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime? This data is from a November 2015 report from The Williams Institute, “Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Abuse Among LGBT People: A review of...
by michael munson | Nov 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you haven’t heard, this Friday on November 20th is Transgender Day Of Remembrance. Take a moment this Friday to remember and honor the thousands of trans and non-binary individuals who have lost their lives or been deeply impacted by anti-trans violence. Make it a...
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