Legends of “corruption, sex, [and] blatant theft” that surround NYC’s maximum security prison, Attica Correctional Facility, are confirmed by PAC Member Robert Cepeda during a temporary stay at the facility. This chilling account exposes the truth behind the rumors about ever-present conditions, which – in 1971 – may have led to the prison’s notorious […]
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Sylvia Rivera Law Project outraged by death of Jerome Murdough
As an organization SRLP works tirelessly with & on behalf of incarcerated New Yorkers, particularly with trans and gender non conforming New Yorkers who have psychiatric disabilities. Many of the people we work with are currently incarcerated on Rikers Island. So today we were outraged to hear about the tragic death of Jerome Murdough who died […]
CeCe McDonald visits Sylvia Rivera Law Project and introduces the newest edition of our Prisoner Advisory Committee publication In Solidarity!
During CeCe’s recent media tour in New York City she stopped by the office and celebrated the latest version of SRLP’s In Solidarity publication written with and for incarcerated community members here in New York State. This issue features writing by Janet Mock, a 1970 interview between Sylvia Rivera and a trans person incarcerated […]
Songwriting behind bars – PAC member Jakaelynn shares her talent!
In a welcome departure from the usual posts on this blog, PAC member Jakaelynn Rae Shakely shares the lyrics from one of her many amazing songs, and it uniquely captures the turmoil and struggles we too often hear from our PAC members and other incarcerated trans women. << Previous entry | Return to blog […]
Thank you for making the 9th annual Small Works 4 Big Change a success!
What an amazing night it was with everyone celebrating our commitment to trans liberation and building an organization that works for the survival of trans and gender non conforming communities. The funds raised make it possible for us to provide free direct legal services, skill building trainings for service providers and community members, and […]
SRLP Collective Member Katherine Cross explains trans inclusive healthcare for RH Reality Check!
Check out SRLP Core Collective member Katherine Cross’s brilliant analysis on the movement for trans inclusive healthcare! Thanks Katherine! Read it here: http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2014/03/05/d-c-s-transgender-health-care-victory-means/
Cuomo Administration silent on ending healthcare discrimination while New York State launches LGBT Health Month
On Monday SRLP’s Reina Gossett, spoke at the a press conference at the state capital calling for trans-inclusive Medicaid. The press conference was held by Empire State Pride Agenda as a kick off to LGBT Health Month, which takes place annually in March. This LGBT Health Month, the theme is “Access to Care” for LGBT […]
Register today for Small Works for Big Change and I’ll see you Saturday!
On Saturday, I’ll be joining Tiq Milan as a co-host of SRLP’s 9th Annual Small Works for Big Change, an art benefit featuring the work of members of SRLP’s Prisoner Advisory Committee. If you haven’t already, please register to attend the free event on Saturday and make a donation if you can! Visit http://srlp.org/bigchange As […]
D.C. Announces Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage for Trans People!
SRLP is thrilled about D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray’s announcement today that all transition-related healthcare will be covered by Washington DC’s public and private health insurance plans — including Medicaid. This is a huge victory that recognizes the medical necessity of trans healthcare and the fact that exclusions from coverage for healthcare discriminate against trans people […]
Check out SRLP’s Superheroes at Small Works for Big Change!
Check out SRLP’s superheros in Rainbow Comics! Robert Cepeda, SRLP Prisoner Advisory Committee member, submitted this original drawing to Small Works for Big Change. View more art works at http://srlp.org/bigchange Register to attend & sign up to volunteer athttp://srlp.org/bigchange & share!