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

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

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  ~Transition surgery fund: 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  Marla’s contact info:  ~TikTok: @thefloorismarlava  ~Instagram: @thefloorismarlava  ~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheFloorIsMarlava  ~Marla’s gender-affirming care fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/marlas-hair-rasing-fund-electrolysis-laser  Maybe’s contact info:  ~TikTok: @believeinmaybe  ~Instagram: @believeinmaybe  ~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/believeinmaybe  References  Time, Black TikTok Creators Say Their Content is Being Suppressed 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/  BBC News, TikTok admits restricting some LGBT hashtags https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54102575  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/  Popsugar, Why TikTok Shadow Bans Are a Concern For Creators 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/  Lily Alexandre, Why Is Queer Discourse so Toxic? https://youtu.be/oH-avZlCMpk  Resources for Creators of Color: http://takecreativecontrol.org/  Dr. Casey Fiesler’s Tech Ethics & Policy Class: 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/  #PrideOut disaster 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  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  Mike Rugnetta, Nobody Shares Anymore https://youtu.be/ZDuyyH60FOg  CJ the X, Bo Burnham vs. Jeff Bezos https://youtu.be/UvYcunuF3Eo  Dainty Funk, How to be Human Online https://youtu.be/vC6uYyUfMH4 

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  ~Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheGenderDoula  ~Snake Medicine Class, Starting Sept 12th: 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  ~Linktree: www.linktr.ee/sistayiddishkeit  -Consultations: https://sistayiddishkeit.square.site/  References can be found on therule63podcast.com/show-notes

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. 

Description: In the Season 3 premiere, Anna talks to asexual activist and science communicator Sarah Cosgriff (she/her) about why asexual and aromantic people belong in the LGBTQ movement.  Connect with Sarah Cosgriff…  -Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sarah_Cosgriff  -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ace.scicomm  -Queer Cuz Podcast: https://www.twitter.com/queercuz  Find Rule 63's social media links and resources at https://www.therule63podcast.com/

Anna sits down with Davida Schiffer, M.A. (she/her) to learn more about LGBT allyship and the field of gender studies.   Follow Davida: twitter.com/DavidaSchiffer  Find Rule 63's social media links at therule63podcast.com

Anna talks to Yim Register (they/them) about gay advertisements, corporate pride, and the machine learning algorithms that drive our modern world. Connect with Yim Instagram: @YimLuckyRegister Twitter: @YimRegister Medium: https://yimregister.medium.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ9okNYKtMs9TKV5IhwRTeQ/ Also, keep an eye out for their upcoming book! 

Anna sits down with Cassandra Martineau (she/her) and Dr. Julie Johnston (she/they) to learn about mentoring trans youth. Together, they paint a picture of how trans people support each other and how cis allies can help. Show notes and our social media can be found at our website: https://www.therule63podcast.com/episode-44-notes Support Rule 63 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rule63 Follow Julie on Twitter! @queermsfrizzle  Learn more about Queer Science! http://queerscience.umn.edu/  If you’re in the Eastern CT area, follow Willimantic Rainbow Connection on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/willimanticrc Cass is looking for employment! She has lots of experience leading workshops and discussions about LGBTQ issues. If you’re an LGBTQ-friendly org in the New England area, shoot us a DM on social media or send us an e-mail at [email protected] and we can get you connected with her.

As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins, vaccine hesitancy becomes an even more important topic. In this episode, Anna discusses the images many of us have of those hesitant to receive the vaccine and the real reasons some people are resistant to this and other vaccinations. She also explores some of the avenues for getting quality scientific information to make good health decisions. Anna interviews Christie Idiong, MS of Cornerstone Conversations about vaccine hesitancy, especially among BIPOC. You can find show notes for this episode, including links to Christie’s social media, here: https://www.therule63podcast.com/episode-42-notes Contact us at [email protected]