It's Been a Minute Sex, drugs, and...gender panic!
Jul 7, 2025
Imara Jones, a journalist and founder of TransLash Media, joins the conversation to unpack the alarming connections between figures like Trump and JK Rowling and the roots of transphobia. They delve into the inspiring journey of Sandy Stone, a trailblazer in the music industry who faced backlash for her identity. The discussion also highlights the dangers of anti-trans rhetoric from far-right groups and the ongoing fight for trans rights, emphasizing the critical role of community, representation, and historical context in understanding today's debates.
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Sandy Stone's Rock Era Journey
- Sandy Stone worked with legendary rock musicians like Jimi Hendrix in late 60s New York at the Record Plant studio.
- She even lived in the studio, sleeping on a pile of Hendrix's capes, highlighting her immersion in the music scene.
Sandy's Early Gender Identity Struggle
- Sandy Stone knew from a young age she was a girl despite the lack of language and social recognition for transgender identity.
- She moved to San Francisco to live authentically and became a key figure in the queer music community there.
Sandy Faces Backlash at Olivia Records
- Sandy joined Olivia Records, a lesbian separatist collective, openly as a trans woman.
- The community initially embraced her, but transphobic backlash soon emerged, fueled in part by Janice Raymond's dissertation.
