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Episode 54 - We Deserve Better Dating Apps

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/ [https://www.instagram.com/makigingoyon/]  * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makigingoyon [https://www.tiktok.com/@makigingoyon]  * Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakiGingoyon [https://twitter.com/MakiGingoyon]  ~Learn more about My Transgender Date:  www.mytransgenderdate.com [http://www.mytransgenderdate.com/]  ~Follow MyTransgenderDate on social media:  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mytransgenderdate/ [https://www.instagram.com/mytransgenderdate/]  * Twitter: https://twitter.com/myTGdate [https://twitter.com/myTGdate]  * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mytransgenderdate [https://www.tiktok.com/@mytransgenderdate]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyTransgenderDate [https://www.youtube.com/@MyTransgenderDate]  * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mytransgenderdate [https://www.facebook.com/mytransgenderdate]  References and notes are always available at https://www.therule63podcast.com/show-notes [https://www.therule63podcast.com/show-notes]

Episode 53 - Labor Strikes Will Save The World

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 [https://www.peoplesgeneralstrike.com/readnow]  Follow The People’s General Strike on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Tumblr! https://www.peoplesgeneralstrike.com/ [https://www.peoplesgeneralstrike.com/]  Follow Shré:  ~Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theyshre/ [https://www.instagram.com/theyshre/]  ~Twitter: https://twitter.com/theyshre [https://twitter.com/theyshre]  ~TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theyshre [https://www.tiktok.com/@theyshre]  References at our website https://therule63podcast.com [https://therule63podcast.com]

Episode 52 - TikTok is Transphobic

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 [https://linktr.ee/Azraelkaos]  ~Transition surgery fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-azrielle-fund-her-transition [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 [https://linktr.ee/lucy.thinks.aloud]  Marla’s contact info:  ~TikTok: @thefloorismarlava  ~Instagram: @thefloorismarlava  ~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheFloorIsMarlava [https://linktr.ee/TheFloorIsMarlava]  ~Marla’s gender-affirming care fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/marlas-hair-rasing-fund-electrolysis-laser [https://www.gofundme.com/f/marlas-hair-rasing-fund-electrolysis-laser]  Maybe’s contact info:  ~TikTok: @believeinmaybe  ~Instagram: @believeinmaybe  ~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/believeinmaybe [https://linktr.ee/believeinmaybe]  References  * Time, Black TikTok Creators Say Their Content is Being Suppressed https://time.com/5863350/tiktok-black-creators/ [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/ [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 [https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54102575]  * Wiki, Censorship on TikTok https://en.wikipedia.org/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/ [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 [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/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8704107/]  * Lily Alexandre, Why Is Queer Discourse so Toxic? https://youtu.be/oH-avZlCMpk [https://youtu.be/oH-avZlCMpk]  * Resources for Creators of Color: http://takecreativecontrol.org/ [http://takecreativecontrol.org/]  * Dr. Casey Fiesler’s Tech Ethics & Policy Class: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tWdqYqYBHARbZXFQX4cybe88S-0twqvUu1xLhYnLgU4/edit [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/ [https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ai-bill-of-rights/]  * #PrideOut disaster https://www.tiktok.com/tag/prideout [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 [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 [https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/first-time-netflix-name-checked-203316355.html]  * Mike Rugnetta, Nobody Shares Anymore https://youtu.be/ZDuyyH60FOg [https://youtu.be/ZDuyyH60FOg]  * CJ the X, Bo Burnham vs. Jeff Bezos https://youtu.be/UvYcunuF3Eo [https://youtu.be/UvYcunuF3Eo]  * Dainty Funk, How to be Human Online https://youtu.be/vC6uYyUfMH4 [https://youtu.be/vC6uYyUfMH4]

Episode 51 - Trans People Are Sacred

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 [https://www.tiktok.com/@thegenderdoula]  ~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheGenderDoula [https://linktr.ee/TheGenderDoula]  ~Snake Medicine Class, Starting Sept 12th: https://payhip.com/b/2uFr8 [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 [https://www.tiktok.com/@sistayiddishkeit]  ~Linktree: www.linktr.ee/sistayiddishkeit [http://www.linktr.ee/sistayiddishkeit]  -Consultations: https://sistayiddishkeit.square.site/ [https://sistayiddishkeit.square.site/]  References can be found on therule63podcast.com/show-notes

Episode 49 - Transmisogynoir in Sports

Anna sits down with Demi Alexander-Nicholas (they/them), a Black trans sports journalist, to discuss the current state of trans people in sports and how we can change the narrative.    Follow & Support Demi:  -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.