Trans people in prison are often placed in punitive isolation, where they face additional psychological, physical, and sexual violence. SRLP is building a campaign to end the use of punitive solitary confinement. Read this article from Solitary Watch News by Aviva Stahl with comments from SRLP’s Alisha Williams and SRLP collective member…
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Upcoming SRLP New Member Orientation on August 11th!
If you’re curious to learn more about SRLP’s work and how you can get involved, join us for a new member orientation on Monday, August 11th from 1-2pm . CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. **The new member orientation is FREE and ALL are welcome** Snacks and Metrocards provided TRAINS: F, M, E,…
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SRLP’s Pooja Gehi Says Goodbye For Now!
Dear Friends, Comrades, and Community, On Friday, August 15, after 8 incredible years together, I will be taking off my hat as the Director of Immigrant Justice at the Sylvia Rivera Law Project. It has been an honor to work with you, struggle with you, and learn with you in…
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SRLP’s Avi Cummings presenting at Money for Our Movements Conference!
If you’re in Baltimore, check out Avi Cummings and Ari Wohlfeiler from Jewish Voice for Peace workshop called “Almost There: 10 Strategies for Year-End Fundraising.” Check out more about the conference here: http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/social-justice-movements/money-for-our-movements-a-social-justice-fundraising-conference/about/
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Meet Serena Valentino, SRLP Summer Intern!
Name, Position and Team at SRLP: Serena, Movement Building Team intern. Pronouns: she/her or they/them What do you do to relax / have fun? I get distracted soo easily and (when I have time) it’s really nice to let myself switch gears whenever I feel like it, and get pulled…
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Interested in fundraising and communications at SRLP? Wanna learn more?
The Fundraising and Finance Team at SRLP is accepting applications for volunteers and interns for fall 2014! To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to fft@srlp.org or by mail to FFT Intern Hiring Sylvia Rivera Law Project 147 W. 24th St., 5th Fl. New York, NY 10011 Interns will develop and build…
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A lovestory from “one of the darkest corners of this world”
Very rarely have I read “spark of life,” “amazing,” or “captivating” used by trans and gender non-conforming people–or anyone for that matter–to describe their experiences in prison. It is good to hear about finding love, and “sparks of life” behind bars. In this letter, Lexy, an incarcerated trans woman in Midstate…
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The Brazen Saddles pedaled 4,000 miles and raised $8,000 for SRLP!
Last month, our bikers finished their cross country journey and wrapped up their fundraising. Here’s their update and a final thank you! Thank you to the Brazen Saddles for your incredible contribution to our collective work! We were very pleased to finish the trip in Oceanside, CA on June 21–the…
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NEW: Trans Healthcare Infographic from SRLP and GLAAD!
For the past ten years, SRLP’s has worked to end the Department of Health’s discriminatory ban on transition-related care, and build a movement of support for trans healthcare. We couldn’t have done it without the support of organizations like GLAAD, our collaborator on this infographic and many others in our public education…
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Photos & History: SRLP From 2002 to Today!
So much to do and so much to celebrate! Here is a brief history of our victories, not to mention all of the community events, daily legal services, and collaboration with our partners and allies! 2002 SRLP began as a one-person fellowship project at the Urban Justice Center. 2003 SRLP wins victory…