Friday Blogaround

This blogaround brought to you by rain.

Recommended Reading:

Helen: I Am Trans [Video description: Trans women and men speaking about what they are, e.g. "I am a painter, a daughter, an activist, and I am a trans woman."]

Angus: Dharun Ravi, in First Interview, Says Tyler Clementi "Didn't Care" about His Spying [Content Note: The post at this link includes reference to Ravi's violence, homophobia, and concern trolling.]

Marianne: Dear White Fat People

H. Hoover: Sign of the Times

Recommended reading on the Trayvon Martin murder [content note: racism and violence, for all of the posts in this section]:

Pam: A Rant, Because I Need One

Joyce: How Does It Feel to Be a Problem? A Reflection on Trayvon Martin

Shayera: Geraldo Rivera's Victim-Blaming

Pam: More on Geraldo Rivera's Victim-Blaming

And Andy has video of the president's statement earlier today.

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