During the last week, I have been hearing reflections in the media and at community events about the Iraq war as we mark its 10th anniversary. For ten years, we have been witnessing devastation from US military intervention that has included enormous death and destruction, blatant and outrageous war profiteering and torture, and we have […]
Trans Friendly Bathroom Victory!
At at time when criminalization of trans people, particularly low income, disabled, immigrant and/or trans people of color has been increasing, we are excited to learn of a bathroom victory at a high school in Portland, Oregon. Trans students and allies at the Grant High School have organized to create six new all gender bathrooms […]
Support Needed: People Arrested at Kimani Grey Vigil
from FIERCE: The NYPD has declared a portion of Flatbush a “Frozen Zone”, meaning media are not allowed in and people can be subjected to arrest for not following police orders. It basically means the area is under temporary martial law. The last times the NYPD declared a Frozen Zone was on the 10th anniversary […]
Support SRLP’s work to ensure medicaid healthcare coverage for transgender new yorkers !
The regulation that excludes transition related healthcare from coverage in New York is up for re-authorization. SRLP is working hard to make sure that it is repealed so that all trans medicaid consumers in New York can access the healthcare coverage that they need. Please join us by signing this letter and sending it to […]
SRLP gets mentioned in Yahoo news!
Still a relevant resource! Toilet Training gets a shout out in Yahoo news! http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/transgender-girl-s-parents-sue-for-her-right-to-use-the-bathroom-201415013.html And if you’re interested in purchasing your own copy, orders can be made here: http://srlp.org/get-involved/merchandise/
SRLP In Solidarity 2013
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Gun Control, Surveillance and Trans Resistance
In the wake of incidents like the Virginia Tech and Newtown shootings, we often hear calls for increased surveillance and involuntary treatment of people with mental illness, and general calls to further lock down our school and other public institutions. This is not surprising–for decades we have been told that locking more people up and building more walls […]
Wednesday! “Critical Trans Politics and the Limits of Law” – Dean Spade at Brooklyn College
This Wednesday at 7pm Dean Spade will be talking about “Critical Trans Politics and the Limits of Law” at Long Island University Brooklyn campus. The talk will take place in the Spike Lee Screening Room (LLC 122) and is free & open to the public! All are welcome! Sponsored by the Gender Studies Board of […]
SRLP Goes To Creating Change!
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project will be attending Creating Change in Atlanta this year. Come say hi at any of these workshops! Thursday through Saturday Transgender Hospitality Suite with Outreach Director Gabriel Foster Come learn about SRLP’s local and national work! Gfos will be at the frequently at the Transgender Hospitality Suite and throughout the […]
Tomorrow! Marsha P Johnson Film Screening & New Member Orientation
New Member Orientation // 6-7pm If you’re curious how SRLP works as a collective organization and you’re interested in getting more involved, please join us for an hour before the film screening. Anyone who believes in SRLP’s mission is welcome to join! English to Spanish translation, snacks and Metrocards provided. MARSHA P. JOHNSON DOCUMENTARY SCREENING […]