Recorded on February 27, 2017 in Milwaukee, WI. Trans author and advocate Ryan Sallans reads from his book “Second Son” and discusses eating disorders. For more information on Ryan Sallans, visit his website at www.ryansallans.com. Transcribed by Danni Green. © 2017 FORGE
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In the midst of waves of anti-trans legislation, it can be hard to see positive outcomes or stay hopeful about the future. Chase Strangio, the Deputy Director for Transgender Justice at the ACLU, sees signs of powerful change occurring despite these challenges.
FB - In the midst of waves of anti-trans legislation and political debates surrounding trans rights, it can be hard to see positive outcomes or stay hopeful about the future. Chase Strangio, a lawyer and the Deputy Director for Transgender Justice at the ACLU, sees signs of powerful change occurring despite these challenges:
“There is a resistance that is growing, and I believe in the power of our continued ability to find and celebrate ourselves and hold our communities in love.”
[Image: A photo of Chase Strangio, wearing a blue t-shirt and crossing his arms, over a blue and green background. Text: “‘There is a resistance that is growing, and I believe in the power of our continued ability to find and celebrate ourselves and hold our communities in love.’ - Chase Strangio.” FORGE logo.]
![In the midst of waves of anti-trans legislation, it can be hard to see positive outcomes or stay hopeful about the future. Chase Strangio, the Deputy Director for Transgender Justice at the ACLU, sees signs of powerful change occurring despite these challenges.
FB - In the midst of waves of anti-trans legislation and political debates surrounding trans rights, it can be hard to see positive outcomes or stay hopeful about the future. Chase Strangio, a lawyer and the Deputy Director for Transgender Justice at the ACLU, sees signs of powerful change occurring despite these challenges:
“There is a resistance that is growing, and I believe in the power of our continued ability to find and celebrate ourselves and hold our communities in love.”
[Image: A photo of Chase Strangio, wearing a blue t-shirt and crossing his arms, over a blue and green background. Text: “‘There is a resistance that is growing, and I believe in the power of our continued ability to find and celebrate ourselves and hold our communities in love.’ - Chase Strangio.” FORGE logo.]](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/349572555_602902928280040_4390762220219939311_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=2c4854&_nc_ohc=ABRQIqj0LUwAX9gcN9x&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AfBSnsWSOb0GFDk1vFpKJ5QvPrW0WBNpmnoPulZ4UGhqoA&oe=6478DDC0)