What if we’ve been wrong to focus so much on the murders of trans people? In a nutshell, that’s the question Laurel Westbrook asks – and answers – in their new book Unlivable Lives: Violence and Identity in Transgender Activism (University of California Press, 2021)....
As trans people, we are often hungry for the stories of other trans people, including those who came before us. We may be particularly attracted to stories of early resilience and successful living. It was those stories that I was hoping to find when I eagerly...
FORGE has worked closely with the researchers of this study on relationships with staff from UW-Milwaukee and the University of Tennesee-Knoxville. Participating in trans-informed research, with trans-people helping shape the project, helps our community thrive and become healthier. You can earn money by participating. Take the pre-screen to see if you meet the study parameters: forge.tips/3xM66dc
[Image: A photo of two trans people with short curly hair hugging. Text: “Research study on relationship experiences of trans and non-binary individuals. Looking for individuals who: are between the ages of 18-58, drink alcohol, and are currently in an intimate/romantic relationship. Earn up to $250! tinyurl.com/UWMrelationshipstudy, relationship-study@uwm.edu, (414)-395-0797.” FORGE logo.] ... See MoreSee Less