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We are appalled by President Trump’s tweets about banning transgender people from military service. There are an estimated 15,000 transgender people already working in the Department of Defense, putting their lives on the line to protect our nation and its values. Those values do not include the heartlessness exhibited by Mr. Trump this morning. Discrimination has no place in our government, in our workplaces, our schools, or anywhere else in our lives.

While it’s still unclear what the actual policy ramifications of these tweets will be, we recommend keeping up with (and, if you can, donating to) the ACLU and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund. 

You can also directly tell the president how unacceptable his attack on American servicepersons is by using this form provided by the @transgenderfreedomproject.

We know there will be plenty of conversation about this on Tumblr in the coming days, and we urge you to take this moment to support and educate each other in whatever ways you can. And if you just need someone to talk to right now, there are people here to listen, 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

Trans Lifeline: A crisis hotline by and for the transgender community. 877-565-8860

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741741

The Trevor Lifeline (@thetrevorproject​): Confidential hotline for LGBTQ+ young people. 1-866-488-7386

The GLBT National Help Center: Free and confidential peer support for the LGBTQ+ community at 1-888-843-4564. Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743

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Representation Matters

Here are just a few LGBTQ+ Tumblrs promoting advocacy and representation within the community. 

Bklyn Boihood (@bklynboihood​)

Bklyn Boihood is where “black, brown queer and trans bois*” can follow, cultivate, or show off all kinds of creative work. Their offline events are mainly held in Brooklyn, but their online presence is here for anyone who could benefit from their expressive, welcoming atmosphere.

My Kid is Gay (@mykidsgay​)

If you’re a kid who just came out to your parents (or you want to soon), think about sending them to this nice informational hub. It was created by the same people behind fan-favorite Everyone is Gay (@everyoneisgay​). We hope your parents support you no matter what and love you unconditionally always. If you can, let them know educating themselves can go a long way, too—especially if they’ve never been exposed to conversation around queer culture.

The Advocate (@theadvocatemag​)

The Advocate was founded in 1967. They’re celebrating 50 years of continuous publication, 50 years of fighting for what is right, 50 years of making sure you stay in the know. Give this downright historic publication a follow to interject a little news on your dashboard.

Queer Kid Stuff (@queerkidstuff​)

The subject of LGBTQ+ culture and education is still rarely discussed in media aimed at children. This web series is a lovely, engaging way to educate kids on LGBTQ+ topics. Lindsay and Teddy make videos, offer coloring sheets, and even have a section “4” grown ups.

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The new Star Wars trailer looks amazing

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Why is she holding it like a wand

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Because she’s a fucking witch, Grant.

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Dead

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Kara probably crosses half the world every now and then just to go hug Diana wherever she is

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So cute and proud.

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❤️

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Straight people: there are so many gay characters now, it’s starting to get annoying.

we, the gay: WHERE ARE THEY?

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What we should do is get Showtime to witness this episode, cause…

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[weavemama]

BLESS THIS RESTAURANT

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Currently reading: Being Emily by @rachelgold. I'm crying a lot (both angry and happy tears) but I've never been a trans teen and am wondering what YOU felt and thought about this book.

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Accidental Icon: Fashion Looking Forward but Turning Back

Fashion Week is here and New York is buzzing with shows and events. Extending across the globe to London, Paris, Milan and other cities, Fashion Month will provide us with millions of images and videos. There seems to be more coverage of the celebrities that are attending the shows, than the shows themselves making for a dizzying carnival atmosphere. It is however, a good moment for bloggers and “everyday” people because the number of street style photos being generated is equal to or at this point, almost surpassing, photos of the beautiful designs being shown adding to the pool of inspiration.

 Somehow as I have mentioned before, this never ending stream makes it hard to concentrate on the actual clothes being shown.There are a couple, but not so many,high profile interviews of the designers themselves or interesting questions asked about their work. Aren’t the designers clothes supposed to be the main attraction of the month? How does one thoughtfully and carefully pay the designers work the attention and respect it deserves with this and more going on?

It is also challenging to view collections featuring clothing I will be wearing almost a year from now. It is hard to anticipate my mood or even the context of my life as it seems to be moving quickly in ways that are both joyous and sad. That being said, I have decided that I will experiment with generating a theme for the year, Cognitively I need a container or structure to process all the images coming my way. As a way too focus and structure I have decided to have a theme when it comes to looking back at AW 2015 and looking froward to SS2016…romance. A darker side for the AW, a lighter touch for SS.

Romance is defined as, “ an emotional attraction or aura belonging to an especially heroic era, adventure, or activity”. So whether I see myself as a costume designer, or as a stylist, this definition gives me enough space to stay in the moment and take advantage of serendipity as well as provides a set or direction. I can pull looks and create a “mood board for life”. I can look back while looking forward; something you will find in the best pieces of a fashion show.

 What would be your “mood board for life” and what pieces would be in it?

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Other books I liked recently (2)

Whirlwind Romance by @KrisBryant2014. Exciting. A bit too quick to solve problems but still fun and sexy.

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Other books I liked recently (1)

Waiting in the wings by @MelissaBrayden (not new, still fun)

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REMINDER: I’m recapping The Good Fight for Autostraddle and it had ladies kissing against cars. 

Check out the recaps here (and the show, it’s good, it really is).

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True. Great show.

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Absolutely loved this book by Kate Christie ( @homodramatica / @katejchristie )

Very sweet, very moving, full of all kinds of love.