For My Sisters Who Showed Up for Islan Nettles & OurselvesJanet reflects on the problematic and clumsy vigil of Islan Nettles, a 21-year-old Black trans woman who was murdered in Harlem. read more →
Chelsea Manning’s Battle for Trans Inclusive HealthcareAccess to quality, sensitive, knowledgeable healthcare without bias and stigma is a right for all, including those incarcerated. read more →
The Gatekeeping of Trans Women of Color’s Stories in PublishingJanet discusses Lovemme Corazón’s memoir Trauma Queen and how publishing gives access to some trans people’s stories and not others. read more →
Critiquing the New York Times’ Warped Portrait of Trans WomenTrans women of color navigate layers of oppression – none of which are examined and or mentioned in this New York Times feature read more →
Solidarity & Sisterhood: My Journey (So Far) with #GirlsLikeUsJanet explains why she established the hashtag #girlslikeus to empower and connect trans women. read more →