Artemis T. Douglas
I've been described as a "prolific writer" and an "academia slayer." My journalism interests boil down to "loudly declare what is happening" as an act of both radical community defense and self-care.
Zohran Wins! New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has Pro-Transsexual Record and Policies
Zohran Mamdani is going to be NYC's next mayor and has a track record of defending trans people.
United Kingdom - UK Parliament Attempts to Limit Protest, Censor Free-Expression, Limit Abortion, and Cease Tracking Hate Crimes- All At Once
The 224 page list of amendments includes provisions to criminalize protest of past government actions, ban photo editing software, and effectively criminalize promotion of content the government deems “pornographic.”
Trump Administration Pushing HHS to Ban Transsexual Healthcare for Youth Nationwide
According to NPR’s reporting, these rules are a dramatic expansion of power and an unprecedented type of executive rulemaking. However, members of the public could still make their voices heard and pressure the rules to be dropped.
United Kingdom - Human Rights Orgs Call British/UK EHRC Unfit For Purpose
UK organizations recently demanded an investigation into the EHRC for being "unfit for purpose" and abdicating its role of promoting human rights.
Fact Check: No, The Netherlands Did Not Remove its Safe Country of Origin List
Asylum seeking is set up to function as the most invasive and dehumanizing type of immigration - If you have a US passport your only option is to immigrate legally.
UK government Further Erases Women in its New Menopause Overhaul
Even when the UK government is dealing with (cis) women’s health, it can’t seem to help itself from erasing entire swaths of women.
Academia Slaying: Trans Youth Given HRT Will Almost Always Stay on HRT
The study brief, published Oct. 7, has powerful data but unfortunately the way it is written aligns with gender conservative animus.
Colorado- State Legislature Enhances Queer Safety and Trans Protections
Colorado may be angling to provide gender affirming care without depending on federal money and passed 6 bills in favor of trans and queer rights last session.