“You are not your Moment”: Turtles all the way down and Transition

A discussion on the metaphor of “you are not your moment” as it applies to transition!

Gender in the Adventures in Oz Series

120 years ago, a book was published that would feature a princess trapped in the body of a boy. This fan-favorite character has properly stayed in the minds of the queer and trans fans of The Adventures in Oz Series. In this article, you will see how I connect the backwards logic of TERFs to the story of Princess Ozma!

On Fandom and Friendships

The author reflects on the lasting friendships formed through their shared love for the show Our Flag Means Death. They recall bonding moments, support during tough times, and joyful celebrations. The cancellation of the show led to fan activism and strengthened their sense of community. The experience is described as a story of love and friendship.

Why positive representation isn’t always enough

The fourth season of "Sex Education" featured diverse characters, including Queer, Trans, Disabled, and people of color. The season highlighted authentic representation thanks to the contribution of transgender story consultant, Shay Patten-Walker, who tragically died in 2022. The series dealt with trans issues with nuance, particularly the struggle to get gender-affirming care in the UK, and portrayed moving stories of characters like Cal Bowman, who was struggling with dysphoria. Advocacy, the post suggests, is crucial, even amidst representation.

And in this moment, I swear, we are infinite…

I was OBSESSED with the perks of being a wallflower when it was released in 2012 and it was such an excellent film. I have felt Infinite multiple times in my life. I want to tell you about one of those times. Picture this, it is February of 2017, Trump just became president, and there …

“Take My Hands, close your eyes…now feel”

I was very moved by Greta Gerwig's writing in Barbie. I even made a TikTok about it! I wanted to use the quote in the title to tell you about how Barbie is 100% a trans movie. When I took my first breath, I was 27 years old. It was so crazy because I always …

What is music to me?

What is your favorite genre of music? This prompt is a hard one but I’ll try to answer it. I love indie music. And I was a serious top 40 girl for close to a decade. Then I encountered bands like the mountain goats and Against me and then I started working at an Alternative …

#30DaysofPride: Day 11- Miss Major Griffin-Gracy

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is a Trans activist who has been fighting alongside her sisters since the stonewall riots in 1969. She has fought for justice and currently helps fight for trans prisoners with the TGI Justice Project. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, the trans activist came to know herself in the …

#30DaysofPride: Day 21- Essex Hemphill

I wrote this post last year when I was interning at CLAGS and so it’s a little CLAGS-centered but I really like this one!!! So today I bring you an important person in the black gay community, Essex Hemphill. Property of the estate of Robert Giard Essex Hemphill was born in Chicago and grew up …

#30DaysofPride: Day 20- Sarah McBride

Sarah McBride is the first transgender state legislator in the country. This position makes her the nation’s highest ranking transgender official. Serving her home state of Delaware, Sarah, has been advocating for trans people in her state and in Congress. Sarah worked on the campaigns of Governor Jack Markell and Attorney general and son of …