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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
Community Issues Trans in Media & Pop Culture Trans/GenderQueer
Obama Could Do Better, But Better Him Than MeObama Could Do Better, But Better Him Than Me
The gay community is a buzz over Obama’s mention of gay rights in his inaugural address, stating he wanted equality for “our gay brothers and sisters.” My internet feeds are full of
Activism & Politics Community Issues Midwest GenderQueer Trans/GenderQueer
Learning How to Talk TransLearning How to Talk Trans
Yesterday I found a quote in my Tumblr feed and was surprised to find that the person being quoted was me. You might be thinking, “oh cool, you’re like, famous… in
Community Issues Trans/GenderQueer
Back to School; Grudges, People, and ProgressBack to School; Grudges, People, and Progress
I’ve never been very dedicated to school. As a non-traditional learner with typical ‘atypical’ learning (dis)abilities, I was never very adept at the “learning environment” as it was presented to me.
Activism & Politics Community Issues Midwest GenderQueer Trans/GenderQueer Warm Fuzzies
Why Almost Everyone is QueerWhy Almost Everyone is Queer
More than once, and at a growing rate, people ask me about my uses of the words queer and genderqueer, raising concerns that I may be encouraging appropriation of these
Activism & Politics Community Issues Queer & Sexuality
Day of Action: Stop Medical Oppression of Trans* CommunitiesDay of Action: Stop Medical Oppression of Trans* Communities
I’ll be the first to admit that I have high standards. A cupcake shop recently opened up in my city, and I finally got to stop by. I took a
Ablity, Ableism, & Health Activism & Politics Community Issues Gender Identity Disorder Trans/GenderQueer
Pride, People, and PerseverancePride, People, and Perseverance
Pride’s over for another year, making this the week of recuperation for many local folks. I always need some downtime after Pride, but this year especially. Maybe it’s a result
Activism & Politics Community Issues Performance & Drag Trans/GenderQueer
Cincinnati Pride; Progress or Privilege?Cincinnati Pride; Progress or Privilege?
Today is my birthday, but I can’t say I’ve been looking forward to it – not because I’m upset about getting freakishly close to 30, but because of another event
Activism & Politics Community Issues Midwest GenderQueer Performance & Drag Race & White Privilege Trans/GenderQueer
Transphobic Katy Perry and Queer AccountabilityTransphobic Katy Perry and Queer Accountability
In an interview with Rolling Stone late last month, Katy Perry is again quoted using transphobic language and promoting uneducated, transphobic mentalities. Rolling Stone removed all problematic language from all digital
Activism & Politics Community Issues Race & White Privilege Trans in Media & Pop Culture Trans/GenderQueer