Overview Every year, the Trans Joy Zine seeks to combat the negative rhetoric and harmful legislation by uplifting and centering the voices of trans, nonbinary, and Two Spirit youth. In 2026, we are witnessing another attempt to erase transgender folks from public life, and deny them their right to self-determination. The ongoing BPJ/Hecox Supreme Court […]
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On January 13, 2026, trans youth will defend their right to play sports at the Supreme Court. These cases, West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, will be ruled on later this summer. This short, but comprehensive 8-page zine is intended to educate folks about the B.P.J. and Hecox Supreme Court cases, explain what’s
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Our brand new ‘Homecoming’ comic allows you to explore how one teen’s life changes as they join their school’s GSA club. Based on the real life experiences of trans, queer, and Two Spirit youth from across the country – the main character in this comic represents YOU – your lives, your stories, and the opportunity
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We’ve clocked that trans, queer, and Two Spirit youth don’t feel safe to be their authentic selves and that our social and legal freedoms are being denied! This school year, trade your closet for the club cos YOUR GSA is the space to devise freedom, build connection, learn together, and TAKE action. We’re talking art,
From trans youth, to you: A beacon of hope and joy in these trying times! As we continue to navigate this particularly difficult time to be a trans, nonbinary, Two Spirit young person in the U.S., GJLP and Transgender Law Center have created several editions of the Trans Joy Zine. Each page shares a unique experience and perspective about
A Guide for TQ2S+ Youth Navigating the U.S. Versus Skrmetti Case We know that these are trying and difficult times for TQ2S+ youth across the country, so we hope this zine will offer insight into the current legislation affecting our community and beyond. Filled with information about how we got here, what’s at stake, and how TQ2S+
The Roses Podcast is creating space built by and for trans girls of color, sculpted to not only welcome girls in but to uplift their voices and power. We are building a world where trans girls of color are taking the roses for themselves. A world that not only affirms but is safe for trans
From trans youth, to you: A beacon of hope and joy in these trying times! As we navigate this particularly difficult time to be a trans, nonbinary, Two Spirit young person in the U.S., we are releasing the Two Spirit Joy Zine in collaboration with the Two Spirit Initiative and Transgender Law Center. Each page
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In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) 2024, this powerful podcast episode celebrates the strength, resilience, and love within the trans community. Centered on the theme “LOVE IS LIBERATION,” this episode explores how love serves as a revolutionary tool for change, drawing inspiration from bell hooks’ All About Love. Join us as we reflect
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Created By: Gabriele Marion Jones (None/They/He) @humblee.bumblebee.bee Dear Lovely Reader, As you engage with this zine, we ask that you consider your own responses to the questions posed. If you feel so inclined, create something tangible – a poem, an art piece, or perhaps cultivate intergenerational spaces to exchange knowledge. Whatever your creative output may
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The Water The Roots zine is about the courageous voices of Black trans elders and Black trans youth creating space and intergenerational dialogue about sustainability. This zine is meant to empower trans youth, elders, and adults to voice ways that community and allies can create pathways to better sustainable practices. We are encouraging readers to
This year, our Gender Justice Leadership Programs have released their 4th annual “No Pride Without Trans Youth” zine, an exploration into what trans and gender- nonconforming youth experienced during each legislative session. Hundreds of bills attacked healthcare, education, civil rights, public accommodations, and more for TQ2S+ youth across the country who have increasingly become a
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On Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience, we remember those in our community who have lost their lives to anti-trans violence while simultaneously honoring the resilience that our community continuously displays day in and day out. We continue to work towards Gender Justice for our trans and nonbinary siblings- especially for Black, Indigenous, and trans fems of
GSA Day for Gender Justice (#GSADay4GJ) is a national day of action for GSA clubs, LGBTQ+ youth, and allies to center trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse people and mobilize for their liberation. This year, we are calling on GSAs to mobilize around the fifth point of the platform: We call for Decolonization and Reparations for
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No Pride Without Trans Youth For the past three years, our Gender Justice Leadership Programs have released their annual “No Pride Without Trans Youth” zine, an exploration into what trans and gender- nonconforming youth experienced during each legislative session. Hundreds of bills attacked healthcare, education, civil rights, public accommodations, and more for TQ2S+ youth across
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No pride without trans youth- Next Steps survey We want to learn more about what you want to see from us here at GSA Network! Are there past events or offerings that you want to see again in the future? Do you have ideas about future events and offerings that you’d like to see? What
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No Pride without trans youth- Share your story! Every year, GJLP talks to trans and gender- nonconforming youth across the country about their thoughts and experiences during the legislative session. Hundreds of bills are introduced that attack LGBTQ+ rights, including healthcare, education, public accommodations, civil rights, and more. We want to hear from you about
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ORIGINAL WORKS BY: “Trans Joy” by Jesse Young-Paulson (They/Them) “You Can Breathe Now” by Jay Schroeder (They/He) “Polaroid Photo” by Ehko Phantasos (They/He) “Euphoria” by Jayden Mayers (He/Him) “The Gardener” by Ray Winig (They/Them) “Photosynthesis” by Silas Reed Logan (They/Them) “The Children of the Stars” by Cassian Miller-Felix (They/Them) “Acceptance” by Robin Draetta (He/They) “Nagi
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el cuidado es el hogar/ care is home Trans and queer communities, particularly Black and brown communities, have a long history of creating family and caregiving structures outside of traditional systems because of the lack of family, cultural, and societal acceptance and support. When other caregiving systems at best fail and at worse cause further
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Led by the wisdom and stories of young trans and nonbinary leaders, Gender Justice Leadership Programs offers a community report-back on what we saw, felt, and learned throughout the 2022 Spring Legislative Session. As we witnessed state after state introduce bills that used inaccurate and hurtful narratives to threaten the rights of trans people, it
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