And furthermore, I don’t intend to be. A quick note on the word ‘Ain’t.’ My mother came from a solid, low-income, working-class, inner-city (New Haven) background. And while she spoke well enough for the substandard […]
In 1851, or thereabouts, Sojourner Truth did or did not give a speech later titled, “Ain’t I a Woman?” Historical data is sketchy, as Ms. Truth did not transcribe a copy herself. Variations abound, one […]
This is what I hope will be a three part series specifically about whether or not being trans is a choice. Apparently, there is still a lot of confusion about whether people choose to be […]
Once again, italics indicate sections which were edited out of the original speech. Hi, I’m CAM, an out-and-proud transwoman, activist and advocate. I’m an abuse survivor who struggles daily with depression, anxiety and PTSD severe […]
I remember the lead-up to last year’s Women’s March on Washington. I had bus tickets purchased. I remember feeling the enormity of it all, the significance of the moment of history. I remember, as a […]
One year ago, over one million people marched in opposition to the culture of racism, trans/homophobia and misogyny. Many of us wore pink ‘pussy’ hats as a symbol of pride and unity against […]
I’ve just learned of a new idea to create respectful awareness for trans lives. It’s simple, relatively low cost, and has the potential for normalizing the existence of trans lives It’s an easy way for […]
It probably isn’t what you think. In the thirty-something years I have had any awareness of the trans community, such as it is, butterfly images have been common enough to call iconic. The metaphor is […]
