And if a crime happens, even if I am the victim, it's super easy to figure out that I'm there, unless I go through great lengths to hide my gender identity.
-
Show this thread
-
"Hiding my gender identity" in this case means "passing as male." Unacceptable.
2 replies 3 retweets 34 likesShow this thread -
In Charlottesville, we're dealing with 5+ years of a trans missing person case handled badly by the state. As a trans activist, I cannot let people come in, advertise that they're going to beat up trans people, and stay home and be quiet.
1 reply 6 retweets 36 likesShow this thread -
Cis people *will NEVER* stop the cycle of violence against trans people. Never. They will never rise up to end it. It's on us.
1 reply 9 retweets 36 likesShow this thread -
And that means that my loyalties to trans comrades has to come before anarchist principles. That means some uncomfortable shit, and it means acknowledging that I've already given the state a fuckload of info about who I am that they can use to target me regardless.
2 replies 6 retweets 40 likesShow this thread -
I am very privileged in many ways. I work in tech. My household income is in the six figures and the first number isn't a 1. I can withstand a lot. But not all trans people can.
1 reply 2 retweets 29 likesShow this thread -
And if a trans person is hurt in an act of terror or violence and can't work, it is *FAR* more likely than not that they don't have the money to last until the next rent payment comes due.
1 reply 1 retweet 27 likesShow this thread -
To access money one is entitled to--insurance funds, victim compensation funds--one must often file a police report. That means engaging with the state.
5 replies 1 retweet 28 likesShow this thread -
Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
You’re right about the issues of access with trans folks compared to other people of course. But anarchism doesn’t advocate no engagement with the state. Even cis anarchists get drivers licenses and have social security numbers etc.
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @chaos_stuff
Yes, but you are evidently missing the point that trans folks have to give *substantially* more privileged info to the state than cis people.
1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
I had to give the State of Virginia my therapist's name just to get my ID. The state can use that to find my therapist and subpoena them. Client privilege isn't a catch-all.
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.