Speech in Support of Trans Youth
I was honored to be allowed to speak on behalf of the Women’s March on Washington, at a rally in support of trans* youth last Saturday. Here is a modified version of the speech I […]
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Transgender Visibility, Part 2
What, exactly, is visibility? What forms does it take? What are the effects, positive and negative? Visibility is necessary for advancement, but a mixed bag for a community in transition. I’ve always had an odd […]
Transgender Day of Visibility, Part 1
March 31st is the Transgender Day of Visibility. It was created to help raise awareness of the different variations on gender which many people throughout the world experience, to highlight the struggles so many of […]
Finding My Voice, Finding Our Voices.
As a writer and activist, as a transwoman, as a movement. The three came together for me recently, and seem to be growing in tandem. With the popularity of the Women’s March on Washington, a […]
Why Feminism Needs Transwomen
The same people hate us for all the same reasons they hate you, sometimes even more so. Body shaming, body autonomy, income inequalities, tone policing, differential standards, role restrictions, sexual monitoring by others. If you […]
