Ask a Trans Woman: Celebrating My Transition and Remembering Where It Started
What surrounded me as I was in the midst of celebrating my transition By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— As I sit here writing this column, it…
Transgender Topics
A Gentle Touch Goes A Long Way In The Struggle For Trans Acceptance
There are right and less right ways to get trans acceptance By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist I have been visible in public as a trans…
The Importance Of Pride Celebrations In These Troubled Times
Celebrating June Pride Month but … By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— It’s June and in many towns and cities around the world, you can find…
Ask a Trans Woman: This Pride Season, What Are You Marching For?
Remembering the roots of Pride By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— Pride season is officially here. As I write this, I’m fresh off of marching in the…
The Struggle for Trans Rights and Support from Allies Throughout the Years
A Look at the Evolution of Trans Rights and Support. By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— I recently attended a presentation on terminology related to…
What you need to know about FOSTA-SESTA and how it affects all of us
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— There are times when I feel compelled to write about a topic, but just don’t really know where, or how, to…
Coming Out: The Journey to Self-Acceptance Can Be Mired With Others’ Doubt & Ignorance
Coming Out for Today’s Teens Isn’t the Same By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— Instead of the traditional one big coming out narrative, I’ve had to come…
Ask A Trans Woman: Questions I Want & Don’t Want To Be Asked
These are not all bad, but as a trans woman I don’t appreciate them By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– “What’s one question you wish people would…
Trans Talk: Keeping the Lines Open With Those Who Disagree With You Can Be Trying
When trans talk, or any other, turn into big problems By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— I have been observing various trans friends on Facebook and…
Ask a Trans Woman: The Risks and Rewards of Coming Out as Trans
Coming Out means different things for different folks, and circumstances change constantly By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— This morning with a column looming and a brain…
Transgender Murders: Hateful, Menacing Murders of Trans People Must End Immediately
By: Ben Power/TRT Guest Columnist— In the first six weeks of 2018, brutal violence claimed the lives of at least three transgender women in the…
Gender Equality: Are Trans People the Harbingers of the Future?
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— Recently, I saw a friend’s post on Facebook. She was talking about the value and purpose of trans people. I…
Building an Inclusive LGBTQ Justice Movement: From Visibility to Accessibility
By: JP Delgado Galdamez/TRT Guest Columnist— Alex* is a writer, identifies as transgender, is disabled** and was recently forced to do their therapy appointments over…
Radical Religion Rears Its Ugly Head Once Again
Religious right using legislation to curb LGBTQ rights; what radical religion accomplishes By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— In the name of religious freedom, or,…
Ask a Trans Woman: Living With the Lingering Pain of a Friend’s Death
The sort of lingering pain that never really leaves you By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— I’m going to be honest with you dear readers; I’m having…
Asking a Trans Woman about Age, Fame, and Bathrooms in the New Year
This month’s Ask a Trans Woman column will focus on reader-submitted questions. By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— Q. When are you too old to transition? —Kimmi…
A Dilemma: Handling Varying Degrees of Transgender Acceptance From Loved Ones, Others
A self-reflection on full transgender acceptance and recognition By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— In 2017, I had some personal breakthroughs. I shared meals with…
Defiance: Living Your Life as an Openly Transgender Person is a Revolutionary Act
Being transgender is revolutionary in of itself By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— How can I tell you, brothers, sisters, zisters, and my many trans siblings, that…
Lessons Learned from Confronting a Transphobic Name-Caller
By Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist — “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never harm me.” Remember that chant from your childhood? It…
Transgender Day of Remembrance, The Silent Killer Named Suicide
By Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— It’s November and yet another Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is upon us. This is the day that we…
Self Care For Social Justice Advocates: Key Things to Consider When Picking Your Battles
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— If you’ve met me, or seen the work I do out in the world, you’ll know that I am very much…
Dealing With a Lack of Support Can Be Difficult When You Are Trans
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— When I first entered the trans community I was told that I would lose people in my life if…
Ask a Trans Woman: Tucking — a Femme Discussion on Issue that Affects Many Trans Women
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— Just recently I had a lovely conversation with a young trans friend, which reminded me quite sharply of the importance of…