Toshio Meronek

@tmeronek

Toshio Meronek writes about social movements and queer politics from San Francisco. They produce and co-host the podcasts Sad Francisco and Two Cents Plus Tax. Their book Miss Major Speaks, a collaboration with the iconic Black trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, is out now from Verso.

Protesters at a rally for Banko Brown outside of the San Francisco district attorney's office on May 17, 2023.

The Killing of Banko Brown Shows What San Francisco’s Real Crisis Looks Like The Killing of Banko Brown Shows What San Francisco’s Real Crisis Looks Like

A Black, trans, unhoused man was shot to death by a security guard. The DA refused to press charges. Why isn't the national media paying attention?

May 23, 2023 / Toshio Meronek

The Invisible Punishment of Prisoners With Disabilities

The Invisible Punishment of Prisoners With Disabilities The Invisible Punishment of Prisoners With Disabilities

For inmates with disabilities who are routinely denied their mental or physical needs, incarceration can be a nightmarish fight for survival.

Jul 23, 2013 / Toshio Meronek

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