How to Vote as a Trans Person
08/01/24 • 44 min
The 2024 elections are only three months away, and turning up at the polls is critical. But the complex landscape of voter ID laws across the U.S. can make voting a challenge. This week, Imara takes a look at the proliferation of these laws, and the potential disenfranchisement of trans voters whose name, gender markers, and appearance may not match voter registration records. First, she talks with NBC Out reporter Jo Yurcaba about the barriers to updating government IDs across different states and the potential impacts on everything from school board elections to the presidential race. Next, she’s joined by Josie Caballero from Advocates for Trans Equality, who shares advice and resources to help make sure everyone is able to cast their ballot in November.
To get more information on updating your ID, registering to vote, and casting your ballot, check out the following resources:
VoterRiders: visit https://www.voteriders.org/pride/ or call/text their voter ID hotline at 844-338-8743
TRANSform the Vote: https://transformthevote.org/voting
TransLifeline’s ID Change Library: https://translifeline.org/resources/id-change-library/
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook.
Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
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MJ McClure: X (@seed_the_vote) and Instagram (@seed_the_vote)
Jo Yurcaba: X (@JoYurcaba) and Instagram (@JoYurcaba)
Josie Caballero: X (@josierosec) and Instagram (@josierosec)
TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.
Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.
Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.
This episode was sound engineered with help from Lucy Little.
Oliver Whitney and Courtney Cobb are our social media producers.
Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 2024 elections are only three months away, and turning up at the polls is critical. But the complex landscape of voter ID laws across the U.S. can make voting a challenge. This week, Imara takes a look at the proliferation of these laws, and the potential disenfranchisement of trans voters whose name, gender markers, and appearance may not match voter registration records. First, she talks with NBC Out reporter Jo Yurcaba about the barriers to updating government IDs across different states and the potential impacts on everything from school board elections to the presidential race. Next, she’s joined by Josie Caballero from Advocates for Trans Equality, who shares advice and resources to help make sure everyone is able to cast their ballot in November.
To get more information on updating your ID, registering to vote, and casting your ballot, check out the following resources:
VoterRiders: visit https://www.voteriders.org/pride/ or call/text their voter ID hotline at 844-338-8743
TRANSform the Vote: https://transformthevote.org/voting
TransLifeline’s ID Change Library: https://translifeline.org/resources/id-change-library/
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook.
Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
Follow our guests on social media!
MJ McClure: X (@seed_the_vote) and Instagram (@seed_the_vote)
Jo Yurcaba: X (@JoYurcaba) and Instagram (@JoYurcaba)
Josie Caballero: X (@josierosec) and Instagram (@josierosec)
TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.
Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.
Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.
This episode was sound engineered with help from Lucy Little.
Oliver Whitney and Courtney Cobb are our social media producers.
Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Make sure to check out TransLash Media’s political show “The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our Political Hellscape.” You can subscribe by getting a TransLash Fam membership in Apple Podcasts. Just scroll to the top of this show in the Apple Podcasts app to find the subscribe button.
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Jay Bergen: X (@LeftyMenno) and Instagram (@je_bergen)
Aidan Orly: X (@aidanorly)
Natasha Roth-Rowland: X (@natasharoth01)
TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.
Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.
Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.
This episode was sound engineered by Lucy Little.
Oliver Whitney and Courtney Cobb are our social media producers.
Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Replay: Traveling While Trans
Imara takes a look at the joys and complications of travel for the trans community in this fan favorite episode from last summer. First, she’s joined by Nala Touissant, founder of Reuniting of African Descendants (ROAD), who discusses her work facilitating healing and connection between trans and queer people across the African Diaspora, and the magic of cross-border cultural exchange. Then Imara is interviewed by Gender Reveal's Tuck Woodstock, where the two discuss traveling internationally while trans, how to be an ethical tourist, and the benefits of getting away.
And make sure to check out TransLash Media’s news and politics show “The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our Political Hellscape.” You can subscribe by getting a TransLash Fam membership in Apple Podcasts. Just scroll to the top of this show in the Apple Podcasts app to try it for free.
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook.
Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
Follow our guests on social media!
Nala Touissant: X (@Nalasimonet @ROAD_4_us) and Instagram (@Nalasimonet)
Tuck Woodstock: X (@tuckwoodstock) and Instagram (@tuckwoodstockjr)
TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.
Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.
Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.
Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.
Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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