Society
Posts about how identity and gender fit into society

Overcoming my Hidden Transphobia
I admit, as a transgender woman, I still struggle with transphobia.

Science vs. The LGBTQ Community
Do you remember household cold fusion devices that promised clean, unlimited power virtually for free?

Inclusivity: What It Is and How to Avoid It
Thought leaders bleat the importance of inclusivity today, particularly if it results in publicity.

Things That Actually Matter
Today I received a letter from a friend of mine named Charly.

Baby’s First Transgender Black Friday
Since I love to come out swinging, let me state for the record that I hate the term “trans baby.”

The Evolutionary Advantage to Transgender
When the weather is fair, I like to run barefoot.


Operation Name Change: Mission Accomplished
“You are being served with documents…”

Existential Discomfort: Where Transtrenders and Christians Agree
When I was young, I wanted to be Adam Ant.


Gender Roles in the Context of Society
In a conversation with Lauren Miller last week, I asked a question about the relationship between where she and I have grown up and our identification as transgender. (For reference, I grew up in the US; Lauren will have to say where she did in the comments.) Truth be told,

Why Are There So Many Transgender People in Technology?
I have a quickie thought that I wanted to get out of my head since three completely unrelated conversations recently led me to reconsider something that I had assumed to be a foregone conclusion. I promise there will be no science, no footnotes, and little actual content. That can come