Gender Bound: Prisons, Trans Lives, and the Abolitionist Horizon
Joss T. Greene · Nonfiction · Open access
Research on transgender lives and the history of gender regulation in California prisons.
Read Free Book / PDF ↗TRANS-FORWARD. COMMUNITY-FIRST.
A place to belong,
as you are.
A transgender-forward community for friendship, connection, and shared experiences.
Centering trans and gender-diverse people, welcoming all respectful adults. Dating is always optional.
DIFFERENT SHORES. SHARED TIDES.
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Private prototype. Profiles are fictional; messages stay in this tab. No real users, live chats, or location tracking.
DISCOVER · COMMUNITY EVENTS
Good things happen when we gather.
Find gatherings, workshops, book clubs, and celebrations shared by our community.
MEET UP, MAKE SOMETHING, FIND YOUR PEOPLE
Trans & queer events nearby
Local listings from community organizers. Check the event page for the latest details before you go.
Listings checked October 10, 2026. Dates pass automatically in this demo; calendars and details can change. Always verify with the organizer.
A connection worth exploring
Meet the sample community.
A LITTLE SPARK
Your likes
Profiles you’ve liked. A like alone won’t start a conversation.
LOCAL DEMO · NO SECURE MODERATOR ACCOUNT
Moderator workspace
This browser-only demo lets anyone approve or reject sample posts. It is not a real moderator account or a connected review queue.
In Tide, these actions must happen on a secure server.
Posts stay hidden until an authenticated moderator approves them. This demo only changes local browser state.
Waiting for review
Pending Category Suggestions
Member-suggested categories require human review before publication. This is a local prototype, not a secure moderation system.
Recent demo decisions
A PLACE FOR ALL OF US
Common Ground
Different journeys. Shared ground. A welcoming forum to share experiences, celebrate milestones, exchange knowledge, ask for support, and build meaningful connections.
Human review before publishing
A human moderator must approve every post before it appears publicly. This prototype has no connected review queue; it can only simulate review in this browser.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Start a conversation
Stories from across the Bay Area
CONNECTION, AT YOUR PACE
A place to say hello.
Only mutual matches can message. These sample conversations are fictional.
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Start with a spark
Like a sample profile, then use “Try a demo match” to explore the inbox.
YOU SET THE TERMS
Show up as yourself.
A little about you, a lot of room to be you. Share as much or as little as you like. Only your display name and adult age are required.
YOUR COMFORT COMES FIRST
Your space. Your say.
Explore privacy controls. These settings affect this demo only.
Prototype only · no real accounts
Do not enter real personal or identity information. Tide has no secure account system, backend, or connected moderation team yet.
Visibility
City-level location only. This prototype never asks for your GPS position.
Blocked profiles
Blocking removes a sample profile from discovery, likes, and demo conversations for this session.
Privacy & data
There are no accounts or uploads, so there is no registered account to delete. Profile edits, likes, blocks, matches, messages, and forum drafts stay in this tab’s memory and are cleared when the page reloads or you clear this session. Report notes are discarded when the preview closes. No analytics run. External organizer links open only when clicked.
Reports & moderation
Report previews are not sent or monitored. Forum review is simulated in this browser and is not authenticated. Blocking works only against these sample profiles.
TIDE EDUCATION · THE LIBRARY
Beyond the Binary.
Toward Understanding.
A welcoming library of authentic literature, history, and learning. Explore human experiences, discover new perspectives, and grow through curiosity, compassion, and respectful conversation.
Literature & Stories
Explore freely accessible memoirs, poetry, fiction, and essays from transgender and nonbinary voices.
History & Culture
Explore gender diversity, historical milestones, and the people and communities who shaped our understanding.
Digital Transgender Archive
Digital Transgender Archive · Free historical collections
Explore original documents, photographs, writings, and community history, including San Francisco voices.
Explore Free Archive ↗Guides & Education
Explore free educational materials that encourage thoughtful questions and meaningful understanding.
Understanding Transgender People: The Basics
Advocates for Trans Equality · Free online guide
An accessible introduction to gender identity, transgender experiences, and respectful understanding.
Read Free Online ↗The Gender Dysphoria Bible
Community-authored guide · Free online / PDF
Explore gender identity, dysphoria, euphoria, and personal experiences through an evolving guide.
Read Free Guide / PDF ↗Transgender Law Center Resources
Oakland, California · Free educational guides
Practical information on identity documents, discrimination, legal rights, and community support.
Explore Free Resources ↗Film & Audio
Discover free documentaries, interviews, podcasts, videos, and other educational media.
Screaming Queens
KQED / PBS · Documentary · 56 minutes
Discover the story of the 1966 Compton's Cafeteria riot and San Francisco transgender history.
Watch Documentary ↗Transgender Dancer Invites Trans & Queer People to Dream Big
KQED · Video · 10 minutes
Meet San Francisco artist Sean Dorsey and explore the power of transgender creativity and performance.
Watch Free Video ↗Trans Bay: A History of San Francisco's Gender-Diverse Community
KQED · Free stories and historical features
Explore the people, artists, and activists who shaped transgender history across San Francisco.
Explore Free Stories ↗Additional Reading — Paid Publications
Recommended books and publications that may require purchase or a subscription. Prices and availability are determined by the publisher.
It Never Goes Away: Gender Transition at a Mature Age
Anne Lauren Koch · Memoir · Paid publication
A personal account of transitioning later in life, published by Rutgers University Press.
View Book at Publisher ↗You don't have to share someone's experience to respect it, and you don't have to understand everything to begin learning.
CARE · CONNECTION · WELL-BEING
Health & Wellness
Health, Wellness & Support
Explore healthcare information, emotional well-being, and community support. Everyone deserves respectful, affirming care.
Local Care
Bay Area healthcare and community services
Find LGBTQ+ affirming clinics, local health centers, and information about affordable care.
San Francisco Care
Lyon-Martin Community Health Services
Gender-affirming primary care, hormone therapy, mental health services, and surgery navigation.
Explore Services ↗San Francisco Community Health Center
Trans-affirming healthcare, sexual health, mental health, and community support.
Explore Services ↗UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program
Primary care, hormone therapy, surgical services, and multidisciplinary gender-affirming healthcare.
Explore Services ↗Oakland & East Bay Care
Oakland LGBTQ Community Center — Trans Wellness Center
Hormone injection assistance, gender-care referrals, benefits enrollment, and community support.
Oakland · Confirm costs and eligibility
Explore Trans Wellness Services ↗Glenn Burke Wellness Clinic
LGBTQ+-affirming sexual healthcare, HIV/STI testing, PrEP/PEP, and primary care referrals.
Oakland · Most services free or insurance-covered
Explore Clinic Services ↗LifeLong Medical Care — East Oakland
Community primary care, behavioral health, HIV prevention, and benefits enrollment.
Oakland · Medi-Cal and sliding-scale options
Explore Healthcare Services ↗Roots Community Health
Primary care, mental health services, preventive healthcare, and benefits navigation.
Oakland · Insurance and sliding-scale options
Explore Community Healthcare ↗Contact each organization to confirm current services, appointment availability, eligibility, and costs.
Contact providers directly to confirm appointments, eligibility, insurance, costs, and current services.
Mental Health
Emotional well-being and peer support
Explore counseling resources, mental health education, and support for difficult moments.
Physical Health
Healthcare education and everyday wellness
Learn about preventive care, gender-affirming healthcare, sexual health, and physical well-being.
Groups & Meetings
Community connection and shared experiences
Discover peer-support groups, local gatherings, educational workshops, and virtual meetings.
These resources are for information and community support. They do not replace individualized medical advice. Services, eligibility, and costs may vary.