The trans community has lost a talented, intelligent, and beautiful person. Bryn Kelly was an artist, a musician, a singer, an activist, a writer, a role model, a leader, a
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Radical genderqueer-femme trans*-activist and performance artist, born and raised in the Midwest.
Fixing Society: Leelah Alcorn, Cis Allyship, and Trans ErasureFixing Society: Leelah Alcorn, Cis Allyship, and Trans Erasure
*Trigger Warning* This post discusses systematic violence and suicide. I have placed a *TW* a few sentences before text that could be especially triggering. Please take care of yourself. <3
Midwest GenderQueer
Cincinnati Pride Continue’s a Tradition of Intimidation and IgnoranceCincinnati Pride Continue’s a Tradition of Intimidation and Ignorance
I am disappointed to see that even with plenty of strong, capable organizers on staff, Cincinnati Pride continues to value it’s own ‘pride’ over that of the community. For the second
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Stepping down from Heartland Trans* Wellness Group; New adventures await!Stepping down from Heartland Trans* Wellness Group; New adventures await!
Friends, it is with joy and pride that I announce that I am stepping down from my post as the Director of Heartland Trans Wellness Group. Seven years ago, I
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The kindness of strangersThe kindness of strangers
I was on my feet for about 16 hours today which was rough, but among some highlights with chosen family and co-workers I had an interesting interaction with a stranger.
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Ten Reminders for Cis People for when Trans = NewsTen Reminders for Cis People for when Trans = News
I can appreciate that cis people are interested in supporting Bruce Jenner. I also can appreciate that the attention brought on by Bruce’s coming out brings further visibility to trans
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Drag Culture and the Argument of TransmisogynyDrag Culture and the Argument of Transmisogyny
I received an “Ask” on my Tumblr page discussing drag as transmisogynistic. Below was my response and since I get a lot of questions about this, I felt it would be
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Trans Community Disappointed in City’s Response to Police LGBT NewsletterTrans Community Disappointed in City’s Response to Police LGBT Newsletter
Op Ed originally posted on the Cincinnati and Kentucky Enquirer’s website, February 2nd, 2015. “Last week, Cincinnati Police LGBT Liaison Officer Angela Vance was publicly reprimanded by Mayor John Cranley and
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COLUMN: The language of the transgender community may be different, but the feelings are the sameCOLUMN: The language of the transgender community may be different, but the feelings are the same
Republication of column I wrote for WCPO Cincinnati News as a part of the wider response to Leelah Alcorn’s death. There has been a surprisingly competent and lasting media response and I
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Why I Didn’t Jump: What I wish I told Leelah AlcornWhy I Didn’t Jump: What I wish I told Leelah Alcorn
*Trigger Warning* This post discusses suicidal thoughts and suicide. Details are minimal, but I have placed a *TW* in front of a paragraph that may be especially triggering. Please take care
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