In each issue of M/s., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, list must-have quotes from feminist voices, and keep tabs on the many stages of the feminist movement. were Keep score online too – in this bi-weekly roundup.

Let’s not forget it

“To everyone celebrating Transgender Awareness Day, I want you to know that your president sees you. … Transgender people are some of the bravest Americans I know, and our nation and the world are stronger, more vibrant, and more prosperous because of them. To transgender Americans of all ages, I want you to know that you are so brave. You belong. I’ve got your back.”

— A proclamation from President Joe Biden issued for Transgender Visibility Day on Wednesday, March 30.

“These passport and TSA policy updates will allow transgender, non-binary, and intersex members of our community to travel and walk through everyday life more safely. Everyone has the right to have identity documents that reflect who they are and to pass through airport security without being harassed and publicly humiliated. At a time when so many state legislatures are attacking our community, it’s encouraging that federal leaders are taking so many steps to support LGBTQ Americans, especially trans youth.

—GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in response to the availability of gender-neutral U.S. passports in mid-April.

“I am trans. Or to be more precise, I want to be. I was diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I’ve felt like it since I was very young. I had no intention of sharing this with you. I always imagined that I would leave politics long before I said it out loud. …

“Tonight I was reminded of the incredible support those you work with can provide. Also, I was reminded how important it is to be yourself. I never lived my truth and I don’t know how. Maybe it starts with telling everyone.

—British MP Jamie Wallis comes out as transgender in a statement posted on Twitter on Tuesday, March 29.

It’s time. https://t.co/cbt0tKQZuN pic.twitter.com/IUaCjm9PtE

— Jamie Wallis MP (@JamieWallisMP) March 30, 2022

“We knew that when Texas passed SB 8, its extreme law that flagrantly violates the constitutional right reaffirmed by Roe v. Wade, he would invite other states to follow. Today, Idaho became the first state to pass a similar law – a six-week restriction relying on private citizens to enforce the law. This development is devastating for women in Idaho because it will further impede women’s access to health care, especially those with low incomes and living in rural communities.

–Press secretary Jen Psaki in a statement on a version of Texas’s SB 8 passed in Idaho, banning abortion after six weeks and allowing enforcement by private citizens.

“It’s about prestige not paying the bills. We like working here and we want to continue working here. … If Condé wants to attract the best talent in the business, they need to stop relying on prestige and offer fair compensation and benefits.

—Vanity Fair web producer Jaime Archer, referring to a letter sent by Condé Nast employees to company management, in which 350 employees ask Condé to recognize their union seeking fair wages and charges manageable work.

Milestones

+ On Tuesday, March 22, JusticePatricia Guerrero became the first confirmed Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court. A former judge of the San Diego Court of Appeals, she was raised by Mexican immigrants in the Imperial Valley.

“As I’ve tried to put it, it’s not just about me, or even my parents, but about so many others like us,” Guerrero said. “This is the story of the American dream, the belief that with hard work, persistence and opportunity, anything is possible. And for that, I am grateful.

+ During the landmark confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, photographer Sarahbeth Maney captured the judge’s daughter, Leila Jackson, in a moment of intense pride. The image then went viral on social media.

“I just remember seeing Judge Jackson smile a lot, and I think she was getting compliments and praise,” Maney said. “And then I noticed how proud her daughter was of her, and it gave me chills when I saw that look her daughter was giving her. It was just that look full of pride and love. ‘admiration.

Sarahbeth Maney, Michael McCoy, Jarrad Henderson and Cheriss May are each used to being one of the only black photographers in the room. This time was different. https://t.co/2lf6FLQLWd

— HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) April 6, 2022

+ The Oklahoma State Legislature has voted to ban all abortions. The bill is now heading to the office of Governor Kevin Stitt, who has previously pledged to sign all anti-abortion bills into law.

+ Shortly after the institution of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which prohibits K-3 teachers from discussing sexuality in the classroom, the Walt Disney Company released a statement opposing the law .

“We are committed to defending the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country,” Disney said. The company has pledged to support organizations seeking to have the law repealed.

+ Following the adoption of a strict anti-abortion law in Poland, Pro-choice activist Justyna Wydrzyńska has been accused of providing medication to a pregnant woman who wanted to induce a miscarriage.

+ A bill passed by a Missouri House committee would ban the sale of drugs or devices used in abortion procedures.

“The use of these drugs helps make certain procedures safer and more comfortable for patients. This bill could prevent people in Missouri from accessing these drugs for any reason,” Planned Parenthood said in testimony.

+ A law signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday, March 22 will reduce the cost of abortions for patients with private insurance. Meanwhile, Washington Governor Jay Inslee (D) has signed a bill to block lawsuits against those who receive or facilitate abortions.

+ Biden’s 2023 budget proposal for NASA includes increased funding for spaceflight that could send the first woman and person of color on a mission to the moon.

+ New Arizona legislation will prevent transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care or competing on some schools’ women’s sports teams.

How we are

+ “The LGBTQ+ population is overrepresented at every stage of the criminal justice system,” according to a survey of inmates conducted by the Prison Policy Initiative. All 29 transgender respondents reported fewer opportunities before entering prison. Twenty-four out of 29 are people of color, and only five identify as straight.

+ As of March 24, US police have killed 249 people in 2022, an average of three deaths per day. The haunting statistic demonstrates a lack of progress since the 2020 murder of George Floyd, despite promises from US law enforcement.

+ Research by the Guttmacher Institute and other health organizations has revealed international disparities in access to unwanted pregnancy and abortion.

“To develop truly inclusive and equitable sexual and reproductive health policies, we need to understand what is happening at the national level,” said Dr. Herminia Palace. “Having current and reliable data will not only help identify and find solutions to disparities, but also help advocate for smarter investments that have an impact.”

Researcher Jonathan Bearak agreed that “these variations speak to the need for investment, even in regions with low unintended pregnancy rates, that allows women and girls in all countries to choose under what circumstances they want to have children”.

Sign and share Mrs. relaunched the “We had abortions” petition– whether you have had an abortion yourself or simply stand in solidarity with those who have – to let the Supreme Court, Congress and the White House know: we will not abandon the right to a safe abortion, legal and accessible.

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