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Thank you Articulate! A couple questions...
-Would you consider updating the course to use the current widely used acronym LGBTQIA+? Intersex and ace people are important parts of the community who also need to be visible.
-Would you consider adding Trans Justice Funding project to the list of places to donate? This is a collective that prioritizes funding efforts led by and for trans people https://www.transjusticefundingproject.org/
-Would you consider updating the course to use the current widely used acronym LGBTQIA+? Intersex and ace people are important parts of the community who also need to be visible.
-Would you consider adding Trans Justice Funding project to the list of places to donate? This is a collective that prioritizes funding efforts led by and for trans people https://www.transjusticefundingproject.org/
- Hi, Kate! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on our courses. We made the choice to stick with "LGBTQ+" based on the guidance of The Savvy Ally book (https://www.savvyallyaction.com/about-1) and the current recommendations of the Associated Press and the National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists. As you probably know, the entire abbreviation is much longer and includes more than intersex and asexual people. The plus sign is meant to indicate there are other identities, also including pansexual, Two Spirit, demisexual, etc. That said, we will continue to monitor how the language is evolving going forward and appreciate your input.
Thanks also for the recommendation to look at the Trans Justice Funding Project--they are clearly doing valuable work. At this time, we're only providing resources for folks to access for further education on LGBTQ+ issues, not a list of suggested places for donations. If that changes, we will definitely consider adding this organization.
We really appreciate your taking the time to make suggestions and hope you're finding the courses useful.