Damien is not the first and certainly won’t be the last whose life ends too soon due to the injustices of a system that was broken to begin with. Jails are not and can never be a safe space for trans people. But the problem starts even before jail.
Read MoreThe carceral state serves to protect the systems of white supremacy, gender-based violence, colonialism, and capitalism. There are no reforms that will fundamentally change its original and currently intended purpose: to carry out systematic violence. There are no building designs or training programs that will alter this fundamental fact about jails and prisons, and this has been proven time and time again here in Seattle and King County.
Read MoreHello! I’m Sabrina and I’ve been a paralegal here with the Lavender Rights Project for a little over a year now. Today, I want to give you a glimpse into what it’s like to work in our small team as we support the Lavender Rights Project’s mission toward Black Trans Liberation. Our power trio consists of our attorney Nico Quintana, our paralegal Nicole Perry, and myself.
Read MoreWe hope 2023 has been treating you all well and just wanted to give you some updates on what we’ve got planned for February and beyond
Read MoreHappy New Year, allies, accomplices, and community! To start off 2023 right, we would like to welcome you all to Donor Appreciation Night!
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