I was the kind of trans* person who, upon coming out, sought to destroy all references to my male social and legal identity in the most ruthless manner. Part of Transformation's liberation series.
In the political economy of modern dying, Stephen's Sutton's death from cancer - wrapped up in cheery charity fundraising - made headlines, while the worst ever Turkish mining disaster went under the radar. Part of Transformation's liberation series.
Accepting I was disabled was the first step in becoming a force for change for others, as a feminist, trade unionist and equality campaigner. Part of Transformation's liberation series.
Sexual liberation is not only about more sex for some people, or more orgasms, but should prioritize pleasure, consent, and respect for a range of sexualities, (dis)abilities and body types. Part of Transformation's liberation series.
Caregiving is neither a male nor female responsibility - it’s what helps to make us all human. It’s time we reshaped society and social norms to make equality possible.
My head echoed with internalised voices: “But you’re just a fat elephant. You couldn’t possibly do ballet.” This body positive dance school is opening up ballet to all genders, shapes and sexualities. Part of Transformation's liberation series.
Under austerity we tweet #bringbackourgirls from the safety of our laptops: anything else is naive. Liberation means the comprehensive dismantling of hierarchies, but few movements talk about it today. An introduction to Transformation's liberation series.
Raimundo Arruda Sobrinho lived and wrote for decades on a roadway median he called "The Island" in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This is his story (video, 4 minutes).
When politics and economics are based on the worst aspects of human nature, societies become riddled with inequality and violence. All institutions mirror the motivations that make them work.
There was no apparent trigger to my panic attacks, they were caused by the capitalist city itself. Part of Transformation's politics of mental health series. Content warning.
