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 […]
Antony Hegarty Donates Auction Proceeds to SRLP
We wish to express deep gratitude to friend of Sylvia Rivera Law Project Antony Hegarty. Antony will donate the proceeds from a Ten Thousand Things jewelry auction to SRLP. The current issue of V Magazine features both a portrait of Antony taken by Inez and Vinoodh as well as the Ten Thousand Things ring, […]
Marsha P Johnson Film Screening & New Member Orientation!
SRLP 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 […]
SRLP Listed As Among Top 19 Biggest Impact National Non Profits
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project is pleased to announce that we were listed as among the top 19 national non profits “advancing the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals and supporting the issues that the LGBT community tackles—including discriminatory policies, violence against members of the community, and improving the health and […]
New Member Orientation January 17th!
Happy 2013, SRLP Community! We’re excited about the work we’ll be doing this new year. This month we will host another the second new member orientation on January 17th at 6 PM. Orientations are a chance for you to learn how to become more involved with SRLP. For more information on membership see below! Food […]
Dean Spade: GritTV interview
GritTV recently posted an interview that Laura Flanders did with me.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project Year End Greetings!
For 10 years, the Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) has been working to make gender self-determination a reality for all people. We are grateful for all the clients, community members, activists, artists, donors and volunteers like YOU who continue to enrich and sustain this organization. As 2012 draws to a close, we invite you to help make another ten […]