Episode 195: Ash Tifa

Tuck chats with human rights advocate and organizer Ash Tifa (she/her). Topics include: Do human rights laws actually ensure our rights? What media coverage is missing/misunderstanding about what's going on in the Twin Cities  Are Black leaders and queer people being intentionally targeted for arrest?  Plus: Ireland vs US immigrant detention, living in a post-constitutional state, and keeping your nose warm in a Minnesota winter  [Note: This episode was updated on 02/17/2026 to remove a question per Ash's request.] Submit a piece of Theymail: Today's message was from Roguish Goblin Stories. Find Ash at ashtifa.com and outfront.org. Order Sex Change and the City or catch Tuck on book tour in Baltimore on Feb 12.  Join our Patreon to access our weekly newsletter and monthly Gender Conceal episodes, including last month's episode with Encanto's Jess Darrow. Find transcripts and starter packs at genderpodcast.com. We're also on Instagram @gendereveal. Senior Producer: Ozzy Llinas Goodman Logo: Ira M. LeighMusic: Breakmaster CylinderAdditional music: Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: DeleteMe (code: TUCK20)