A Dictionary of Gender
A topically arranged guide to common (and sometimes controversial) terms.
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There is cause for hope, America!
The National Women’s March – the first march I have attended – left me very hopeful for our future. I was especially impressed by the younger generation.
McCrory’s HB2: Another Republican Exploitation of Women
McCrory and I agree on one thing: the women and children of North Carolina – and those in the rest of the country – desperately need protection. We disagree, though, on how prioritizing this discriminatory bill solves anything.
What Does It Mean to Be An Ally?
When I transitioned, I quickly learned that being an ally isn’t just about defending the oppressed. It is also about making them feel welcome and valued.
Mother and Child Reunion
On Mother’s Day, A brief reflection on mothers and motherhood.
I am STILL Not Cait
Season Two of I am Cait is an improvement on Season One, but it is hardly adequate. Caitlyn Jenner is neither an effective educator nor ambassador.
I am NOT Cait!
Caitlyn Jenner’s announcement that she would like to be the trans ambassador to the President – to Ted Cruz of all people – absolutely nauseates me. Ms. Jenner has repeatedly exposed both her ignorance and her privilege.
Identity Wars, Part 1: Getting Past Passing
When I transitioned, I quickly learned that, when people tried to define me, they really defined themselves.
How We Get to Die / Philadelphia Trans Women Remembered
When I transitioned, I worried constantly about becoming a victim of violence. I consulted the Transgender Violence Tracking portal, which seeks to report incidents of violence against transgender people. The portal reported 268 murders in the 12 months between November 19, 2013 and November 14, 2014. I composed this summary of just a few of the ways we died that year.
Transgender Soup for the Soul
I wrote this after emerging from the most vulnerable period in my life. It is a letter to my younger self. I was probably channeling Polonius, who counseled his son, Laertes: “And these few precepts in thy memory see thou character.” …