Episode 51 - Trans People Are Sacred

As a case study in trans-inclusive design justice practices, Anna sits down with Maki Gingoyon (she/her), co-founder of mytransgenderdate.com, to discuss the struggles of dating as a trans person and how to build a safe space for trans women online. 

~Follow Maki: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makigingoyon/ 

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makigingoyon 

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakiGingoyon 

~Learn more about My Transgender Date:  www.mytransgenderdate.com 

~Follow MyTransgenderDate on social media: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mytransgenderdate/ 

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/myTGdate 

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mytransgenderdate 

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyTransgenderDate 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mytransgenderdate 

References and notes are always available at https://www.therule63podcast.com/show-notes

With her trademark radical optimism, Anna sits down with NYC activist Shré Jethwani (they/she) to discuss the need for a nation-wide general strike to fight climate change. 

Read “The People’s Climate Labor Handbook: A Political Roadmap Through 2025 For Every American” for free online, or buy a physical copy: https://www.peoplesgeneralstrike.com/readnow 

Follow The People’s General Strike on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Tumblr! https://www.peoplesgeneralstrike.com/ 

Follow Shré: 

~Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theyshre/ 

~Twitter: https://twitter.com/theyshre 

~TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theyshre 

References at our website https://therule63podcast.com

How does TikTok’s algorithm discriminate against trans people? What does this form of content suppression mean for the trans community, and how can we put up a fight against it? To find out, Anna talks to five of the app’s greatest trans creators. 

Find all of our guests’ information below! 

Azrael’s contact info: 

~TikTok: @bigbattyxena

~Instagram: @bigbattyxena 

~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Azraelkaos 

~Transition surgery fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-azrielle-fund-her-transition 

Lauren’s contact info: 

~TikTok: @laurengsundstrom 

~Instagram: @laurengsundstrom 

Lucy’s contact info: 

~TikTok: @lucy.thinks.aloud 

~Instagram: @lucy.thinks.aloud 

~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lucy.thinks.aloud 

Marla’s contact info: 

~TikTok: @thefloorismarlava 

~Instagram: @thefloorismarlava 

~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheFloorIsMarlava 

~Marla’s gender-affirming care fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/marlas-hair-rasing-fund-electrolysis-laser 

Maybe’s contact info: 

~TikTok: @believeinmaybe 

~Instagram: @believeinmaybe 

~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/believeinmaybe 

References 

• Time, Black TikTok Creators Say Their Content is Being Suppressed https://time.com/5863350/tiktok-black-creators/ 

• MIT Tech Reivew, How aspiring influencers are forced to fight the algorithm https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/07/14/1055906/tiktok-influencers-moderation-bias/ 

• BBC News, TikTok admits restricting some LGBT hashtags https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54102575 

• Wiki, Censorship on TikTok https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_on_TikTok 

• LA Blade, TikTok’s algorithm leads users from transphobic to far-right rabbit holes https://www.losangelesblade.com/2021/10/11/tiktoks-algorithm-leads-users-from-transphobic-to-far-right-rabbit-holes/ 

• Popsugar, Why TikTok Shadow Bans Are a Concern For Creators https://www.yahoo.com/now/think-youve-shadow-banned-tiktok-210615425.html 

• MacKinnon, K. et al, Examining TikTok’s Potential for Community-Engaged Digital Knowledge Mobilization With Equity-Seeking Groups https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8704107/ 

• Lily Alexandre, Why Is Queer Discourse so Toxic? https://youtu.be/oH-avZlCMpk 

• Resources for Creators of Color: http://takecreativecontrol.org/ 

• Dr. Casey Fiesler’s Tech Ethics & Policy Class: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tWdqYqYBHARbZXFQX4cybe88S-0twqvUu1xLhYnLgU4/edit 

• Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ai-bill-of-rights/ 

• #PrideOut disaster https://www.tiktok.com/tag/prideout 

• Michael Mignano, The End of Social Media and the Rise of Recommendation Media https://mignano.medium.com/the-end-of-social-media-a88ffed21f86 

• Yahoo Life, For the first time, Netflix name-checked TikTok as a major competitor https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/first-time-netflix-name-checked-203316355.html 

• Mike Rugnetta, Nobody Shares Anymore https://youtu.be/ZDuyyH60FOg 

• CJ the X, Bo Burnham vs. Jeff Bezos https://youtu.be/UvYcunuF3Eo 

• Dainty Funk, How to be Human Online https://youtu.be/vC6uYyUfMH4 

Why are trans people seen as such a threat? What can we learn from the cultures that uphold those with “non-binary” genders as sacred? How are gender and colonialism related? Anna talks to two guests with unique spiritual journeys to find out. 

Follow Dr. Eli Lawliet (he/him) and sign up for his new class, starting September 12th, 2022! 

~TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegenderdoula 

~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheGenderDoula 

~Snake Medicine Class, Starting Sept 12th: https://payhip.com/b/2uFr8 

Support YM Carrington (they/them) by donating directly or signing up for a consultation! 

~Cashapp: $ymcmedia 

~TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@sistayiddishkeit 

~Linktree: www.linktr.ee/sistayiddishkeit 

-Consultations: https://sistayiddishkeit.square.site/ 

References can be found on therule63podcast.com/show-notes

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-Instagram: @demi.alex_n

-Twitter: @DemiAlexanderN

-Venmo: @Demi-Alexander-Nicholas

-Cashapp: $DAlexanderNicholas 

Remember, Demi is on the job market for a career in sports journalism! Please message her directly with any offers or support. 

Connect with Sarah Cosgriff… 

-Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sarah_Cosgriff 

-TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ace.scicomm 

-Queer Cuz Podcast: https://www.twitter.com/queercuz 

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Also, keep an eye out for their upcoming book! 

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As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins, vaccine hesitancy becomes an even more important topic. In this episode, Anna discusses the images many of us have of those hesitant to receive the vaccine and the real reasons some people are resistant to this and other vaccinations. She also explores some of the avenues for getting quality scientific information to make good health decisions. Anna interviews Christie Idiong, MS of Cornerstone Conversations about vaccine hesitancy, especially among BIPOC.

You can find show notes for this episode, including links to Christie’s social media, here: https://www.therule63podcast.com/episode-42-notes

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