Transphobia – negative attitudes, prejudice, and discrimination towards transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people – has been increasing in the United States (The Economist 2023). It is increasing in popular media, social media, local and national legislation, and in the attitudes of the general population. It is especially visible through the increase in hate crimes […]
By Quincy Williams Anti-Asian discrimination is not a new issue or an isolated historical event, but rather a part of the American narrative. Stereotypes, whether negative or “positive,” like those depicting Asian Americans as a “model minority,” perpetuate fear or contempt toward the Asian American community. The timeline above, from the 1850s to the present […]
By Izzy Rutkey Since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States on January 20, 2017, there has been a spike in hate crimes against marginalized peoples, including people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and immigrants. In particular, transgender folks living in the US have experienced increased transphobic violence and fatal hate […]
