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February 13, 2025, Point Foundation
Why is the Department of Education Vital to All Postsecondary Students?
In recent weeks, news has been reported of the possibility of cuts to the Department of Education (ED), rule changes targeting LGBTQ+ student support and other groups, or the dismantling of the...
Interpreting the word “queer” in ASL
Before we dive in, just a few notes about American Sign Language (ASL): ASL is a full language,...
Find Your "Possibility Model"
At my very first Point Foundation conference in 2014, I had the opportunity to hear Janet Mock...
Bridging the Gap Between Nursing and Activism
A radical organizer who I love and respect has a saying that goes something like “you can do direct...
My Experience with Trans Healthcare, From Patient to Doctor
In 2006 I was sitting in the waiting room of a monthly free trans health clinic in Portland. It was...
Gay, Black, and Revolutionary: The Importance of 'Moonlight'
The latest Academy Award for Best Picture was earned by a film depicting the story of a poor, gay,...
"First they came": Speaking Out Against Injustices
First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist Then they...
Being Trans in the Classroom
I meant to write this blog post about being trans while teaching. It will be about that, but as I...