by FORGE Intern | Aug 19, 2017
On Saturday Aug. 19th 2017 FORGE was pleased to host an engaging and entertaining panel of non-binary, agender, and gender-fluid individuals. Panelists, Ben Andert, MJ Jonen, Kayla McNeil, and Hui Xie, graciously imparted their experiences with FORGE community...
by FORGE Intern | Sep 30, 2016
Many approaches to bias and conflict are based in power and control. This paper recommends we work to create environments in which everyone is respected and feels secure enough to bring in all parts of themselves.
by FORGE Intern | Sep 10, 2015
2001 essay by well-known trans activist Alexander Goodrum about a controversy over GenderPAC changing its mission: Originally appeared in Transgender Tapestry #096, Winter 2001. by Alexander John Goodrum I come late to organizing as a transgender activist. In doing...
by FORGE Intern | Mar 1, 2015
Psychologist Abraham Maslow taught us that human needs can be arranged in a hierarchy in which the most basic (finding food, sleeping) must be met before we can address more advanced needs such as self-esteem and creativity. This FAQ addresses why transgender...
by FORGE Intern | Feb 1, 2015
All of us have multiple identities. When more than one of our identities is socially stigmatized, the problems we face multiply. That is “intersectionality.” This FAQ explains intersectionality and how it played out in the life of one young African-American trans...
by FORGE Intern | Jan 11, 2015
This tip sheet is designed for service providers new to the role pronouns play in trans communities. Includes how to ask about pronouns, why pronouns may differ by environment, and what pronouns some non-binary people use.
by FORGE Intern | Apr 6, 2013
Both trans abusers and their abusive partners can use not only any type of power and control tactic, but trans-specific ones, as well. This fact sheet gives examples of tactics that can be used against or by trans and non-binary people in the areas of safety, outing,...
by FORGE Intern | Feb 25, 2013
This list of 101 terms used by people in the trans community was compiled in the early 2000s. Countless more have been added since.
by FORGE Intern | Jan 1, 2013
Short discussion of what service providers should be thinking of while doing safety planning with trans or non-binary people.
by FORGE Intern | Dec 15, 2012
An account of two families coping with the death of a transperson. CW: outdated language.
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