This is just a snippet re-post from RED STAR – the blog of Rochester Democratic Socialists of America. Red Star Editor’s Note: The author (Travis Covitz) was recently featured in a piece from The Guardian, “Trans people are finding safe haven in an unexpected place: upstate New York.” Rochester (ROC) DSA stands proudly with our transgender and gender non-conforming comrades, and will continue organizing for their safety and right to self-determination. A better world is possible. Join us.

As a transgender person, being politically involved is important to me – especially at a time when trans rights are being heavily legislated. Belonging to political organizations helps give me a sense of meaning as well as community. So naturally, when I moved to a new city where I knew nobody, I sought out the local DSA chapter.

Members of ROC DSA helped me…

(for full essay go to RED STAR)