Tag: Transphobia
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Why Women Rage: It has Nothing and Everything to do with You
A personal rant turns into a wider reckoning with misogyny, street harassment, and the exhausting daily calculations of being perceived as female. This week’s anger isn’t about one careless comment — it’s about a lifetime of reminders that women’s bodies are still treated as public property.
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Gun Violence, Trauma, and Why I’m a Queer Crying Over Charlie Kirk’s Death
I didn’t expect to cry over Charlie Kirk’s death. But living with trauma in a country where gun violence is normalized, another violent death that pins the blame on trans people is terrifying. Healing isn’t just internal — we also need safer external environments for EVERYONE if we’re ever going to feel whole.
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Queer and Appalachian: Exploring LGBTQ+ Life in West Virginia
What does it mean to be queer in West Virginia—a state often overlooked, misunderstood, or written off as too conservative for LGBTQ+ life to thrive? During a three-week road trip across the Mountain State, I met queer Appalachians who are deeply rooted in their land and culture, embracing pride in the complexities of their communities.…
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Navigating Trauma in Today’s Political Climate: Abuse Survivors, LGBTQ+, and Trump Again
Jayme reflects on their struggles and PTSD symptoms in response to a second Trump presidency, particularly as a transgender, LGBTQ+ person and abuse survivor. They express safety concerns, trauma, and anger towards the erasure of LGBTQ+ people and abuse survivors in the midst of societal regression. The importance of visibility and shared experiences is emphasized…
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Juxtapositions of West Virginia: From Ghost Towns to Quirky, Queer Corners
West Virginia is a wild and wonderful set of juxtapositions, from abandoned and active coal mining towns to quiet queer corners of small urban hubs…
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Finding Beauty, Resilience, and Queer Joy in Saskatoon: A Prairie City that is so much more than a Cool Name
On a journey across Canada’s prairies, I found more than just the charm of Saskatoon’s name — I found a vibrant queer community, stunning natural beauty, and powerful stories of resilience. From courageous young activists to quiet moments along the Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon revealed a complex, heartfelt portrait of queer life on the Prairies. Join…
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Alberta’s Divided Heart: Queer Life in the “Texas of Canada”
Edmonton, Alberta — sometimes called the “Texas of Canada” — is a place of contrasts for 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous communities. On my latest road trip, I explored the complexities of queer life in this Prairie city: from threats and protests to the resilience of transgender-owned businesses and queer joy in unexpected spaces. As Canada reckons…
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Whitehorse: The Center of Canada’s Most Trans-Inclusive 2SLGBTQ+ Rights
When I first pictured Canada’s most progressive places for 2SLGBTQ+ rights and healthcare, my mind didn’t jump to the Yukon. I imagined the urban sophistication of Vancouver, or the sprawling diversity of Toronto. But Whitehorse—tucked deep in the boreal heart of the North—quickly unraveled those assumptions. The Yukon Territory isn’t just breathtaking wilderness and wide…
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Being Queer in the Mat-Su Valley: “Be Careful Up There”
Just north of Anchorage, Alaska’s Mat-Su Valley and Eagle River are known for stunning landscapes—and a reputation for being less welcoming to LGBTQ+ folks. In this post, I share a tense encounter with a neighbor that reflects some of the hostility queer people still face in these regions. From rainbow flyers being torn down to…
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The Fairies Guarding Soldotna Pride: LGBTQ+ Visibility, Protest, and Community
Pride in small-town Alaska is never just a celebration—it’s also a protest and a powerful act of visibility. In the small town of Soldotna, I joined hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies for a joyful 1.7-mile march through town. It was beautiful—and at times tense. A local business owner attempted to antagonize Pride attendees, hoping…