Conall and Emerson discuss the issues that trans people encounter as a result of the abuse and discrimination they face, at both individual and institutional levels. We also talk about the political reasons as to why the Republican Party and the Trump administration have been attacking trans people so aggressively. Finally, we emphasize actions that can be taken to support the trans people in your life and the trans community at large.
NOTE FROM CONALL: There were many things we didn’t touch upon in the video - we primarily focused on trans women and the oppression they face. We hope you’ll take the time to learn more about trans people and their experiences, starting with some of the links we have here.
FACTUAL CORRECTION: STAR was founded in 1970, not 1972.
LINKS TO DONATE TO:
https://www.thetrevorproject.org - The Trevor Project
https://www.twocc.us - The Trans Women of Color Collective
https://transequality.org - National Center for Transgender Equality
ContraPoints YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ContraPoints - ContraPoints’ channel! Subscribe to her - she’s fantastic!
