Where Will CeCe McDonald Serve Her Time? The Devil is in the Details

by Akiba Solomon on June 8 2012, 10:26AM

The young Minneapolis transwoman incarcerated for defending herself in a racist and transphobic attack isn’t alone in her experience. Experts say her placement in a men’s facility is just one part of a complex—and dehumanizing—process.

Topics: Akiba Solomon, CeCe McDonald, Criminal Justice, Gender & Sexuality

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Wells Fargo Hit With Molotov Cocktail in ‘Solidarity With CeCe’

by Jorge Rivas on June 7 2012, 11:37AM

An anonymous message posted on an anarchist website took responsibility for the action they called a small gesture of solidarity with CeCe McDonald.

Topics: Criminal Justice, Gender & Sexuality, /NOW

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‘Free CeCe’ Graffiti Left on County Jail Building CeCe McDonald Was Held In

by Jorge Rivas on June 6 2012, 4:09PM

Graffiti backing CeCe McDonald sprayed on county jail she was held in.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality, /NOW

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Black Transgender Woman CeCe McDonald to be Housed in Male Prison

by Jorge Rivas on June 4 2012, 3:28PM

Minnesota will initially house new inmate CeCe McDonald as a male.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality, /NOW

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CeCe McDonald Deserves Our Support, ‘Innocent’ or Not

by Kenyon Farrow on May 4 2012, 10:00AM

From CeCe McDonald to Trayvon Martin, the question of whether black victims of violence are supposedly “innocent” is irrelevant. What matters it that black and transgender bodies are often under siege, and sometimes we must fight back.

Topics: CeCe McDonald, Criminal Justice, Gender & Sexuality

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What’s Next for CeCe McDonald? Support, Maybe Justice Reform

by Jamilah King on May 3 2012, 9:18AM

Billy Navarro of the Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition talks about the fight to end transphobia on the streets, and in the criminal justice system.

Topics: CeCe McDonald, Gender & Sexuality

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Report: CeCe McDonald Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Manslaughter

by Jamilah King on May 2 2012, 1:23PM

Sad news out of Minnesota.

Topics: /NOW

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Supporters Stand in Solidarity for CeCe McDonald Murder Trial

by Jamilah King on May 1 2012, 10:50AM

McDonald, who’s black and transgender, stands accused of second degree murder. But supporters are adamant that she acted in self-defense.

Topics: /NOW

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