archives Reliable Ecosystems for Trans & Intersex Incarcerated Siblings - 2023 the expansion of abolitionist organizations in the state of Texas is growing, here are some supportive ways that you or your organization can do to help build a better ecosystem for Trans and Intersex people who are incarcerated… Belly of the Beast Interview - July 2020 Mo Cortez is a trans and intersex activist in Houston, Texas. He speaks about his activism, his childhood, and his own personal story with unconsentual/forced genital surgery as a child. Grand Marshal of Beaumont Pride Fest 2019 “I wouldn’t ‘come out’ as intersex until a friend of mine invited me to speak on [that] panel,” Cortez, 35, recalls. “For whatever reason, the parents in attendance at that event were upset hearing about my story.” Speaking Out: Intersex Texan Promotes Protective Policy - 2017 SB 1342 is necessary in combating laws like SB 4, Cortez says, noting that—as of today—the U.S. has no protections for intersex people. Matla and Chile are the only other countries where intersex protective policies such as SB 1342 have been considered.