February 23, 2017
Transgender Students: We Will Fight For You!
A virtual hug from me to you and my heartfelt pledge to continue fighting for you! Click here to watch Aydian Dowling's incredible video of support ...
November 12, 2016
The Election of 2016: Not Letting Fear Win
I was standing in line at an Einstein Bagels this morning and felt a wave of emotion come over me that eventually led to a little bit of public crying. I tried to figure out what it was, it was hard to place at first. The moment...
November 11, 2016
Preparation for What Might Lie Ahead Begins NOW
Thursday, November 10th, 2016 I woke up today feeling like it's time to begin my training for what is to be a long marathon. It might be one that lasts my entire life, or at the very least for the next few years. I want to be...
November 9, 2016
What Now?: The USA Election of 2016
For those of who to whom this applies (which I know are many of you)...
November 3, 2016
Tips for the Media: Reporting Transgender High Schooler Gavin Grimm’s Story
This week a story regarding a transgender high school student has resurfaced: the case of Gavin Grimm, a teenager in Gloucester County, Virginia. Originally reported on in April 2016, Grimm's case will be heard by the Supreme Court sometime in 2017. Grimm has been denied...
June 30, 2016
Military Ban Lifted: A Historic Boost to the Transgender Movement
In years to come, today's announcement by the United States Pentagon will be looked upon as one of the most historic moments of the entire "transgender movement." The ripple effects of transgender individuals no longer being banned from being able to serve openly in the U.S. military are...
May 13, 2016
Why do Transgender People Need to Use the Public Restroom that Aligns with Their Gender Identity?
I was recently filmed for an upcoming documentary and wanted to share that video clip with you. I was asked to comment on the question: "Why do Transgender People Need to Use the Public Restroom that Aligns with Their Gender Identity?" This is from Ash Kreis, the filmmaker...
April 27, 2016
Why There is Nothing to be Afraid Of: A Transgender Perspective on Bathroom Laws
Guest Post by R.T. Edwins (Emma) I am a transfeminine person. Many see me simply as a woman or a transwoman, and I use the women’s bathroom every single time I need to go to the bathroom in public. I have used the women’s bathroom so...
February 25, 2016
“You Want to Understand? See ‘The Danish Girl'”
Piggy-backing on the 88th annual Academy Awards coming up this Sunday we've got a guest post from regular contributor Danielle Badler with her reaction to the four-time Oscar-nominated film "The Danish Girl" (Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Production Design, and Best...