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    Tag: trans

    Hidden in plain view: A trans activist reflects on performing at MichFest

    By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly It’s been more than two decades since musician and trans activist Jenn Burleton performed on stage at the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival,… Read more “Hidden in plain view: A trans activist reflects on performing at MichFest”

    July 18, 2013August 11, 2013 by erinrook

    A fine bromance: Friendship and support in YouTube’s transgender community

    By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly When he first learned about gender transition in 2006 from a character named Max on “The L Word,” Kendon Fisher was a… Read more “A fine bromance: Friendship and support in YouTube’s transgender community”

    May 16, 2013September 28, 2013 by erinrook

    Day of Silence a Reminder to Speak Out and to Listen

    By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly Today, in schools across the United States, students are taking a vow of silence to draw attention to the silencing of LGBTQ… Read more “Day of Silence a Reminder to Speak Out and to Listen”

    April 19, 2013October 11, 2013 by erinrook

    Locked out: How the state is keeping one Q Center volunteer from giving back

    By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly When Natalie Marie was released from prison to a halfway house in January 2012, she’d been out of society for seven years.… Read more “Locked out: How the state is keeping one Q Center volunteer from giving back”

    April 18, 2013September 28, 2013 by erinrook

    Ponderlust: You don’t have to like it, but we’re gonna put a ring on it

    By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly “Are you mafia?” I ask, searching the hazel eyes across the table for a sign. “You’ve been awfully quiet. What are you… Read more “Ponderlust: You don’t have to like it, but we’re gonna put a ring on it”

    February 21, 2013August 11, 2013 by erinrook

    Lawsuit settlement leads to trans-inclusive healthcare for Oregon state employees

    By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly The State of Oregon must offer its employees transgender-inclusive healthcare coverage following a landmark settlement in Esquivel v. Oregon, in which Lambda… Read more “Lawsuit settlement leads to trans-inclusive healthcare for Oregon state employees”

    February 21, 2013August 12, 2013 by erinrook

    I, Survivor: The Journey Back from Violence

    By Erin Rook, The Willamette Week We met during summer orientation at a New England women’s college. I was an orientation leader, and Nehal was one of… Read more “I, Survivor: The Journey Back from Violence”

    February 6, 2013September 9, 2014 by erinrook

    Monika London: Lost (and found) in the music

    By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly Monika London grew up surrounded by music. The Portland-based DJ and producer, who goes by Monika MHz, started laying down beats at… Read more “Monika London: Lost (and found) in the music”

    January 17, 2013March 9, 2013 by erinrook

    Oregon Health Plan to cover medical care for trans youth

    By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly While trans activists wait to see how the recent Oregon Insurance Division decision will affect federally-managed insurance programs (Medicare and Medicaid), they… Read more “Oregon Health Plan to cover medical care for trans youth”

    January 17, 2013August 12, 2013 by erinrook

    Oregon law protects trans healthcare rights

    By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly Transgender individuals are routinely denied medically-necessary health care based solely on their gender identity. But now, denying care to a trans person… Read more “Oregon law protects trans healthcare rights”

    January 17, 2013March 9, 2013 by erinrook

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