How To Avoid Misgendering & What To Do If You Already Have
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– I recently received this question from an old friend of mine: “I fear misgendering people that I don’t personally already know…
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What Is Your Transgender Narrative? A Personal Look & Reflection Of Mine
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— In November 2018, Andrea Chu, a transgender woman, wrote an opinion in the New York Times, which stirred a lot…
Ask A Trans Woman: Thoughts From A Gender-Affirming Vacation In Florida
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— This column isn’t about anything, necessarily or rather, I’m not trying to make a particular point. Anyway, part of this whole…
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Ask A Trans Woman: I am Trans And I’m Actually Really Happy About It
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The Holiday Season Is Upon Us! – Tis The Season To Perhaps Be Civil?
Holiday Season or not, trying to get along is the most important thing to do By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— Yes, it’s December and…
Faith, God &Family: You Are Light, Even If You Experience Depression
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Faith Columnist— Many experience loneliness and isolation, especially this time of year. Sometimes unhealthy self-medication is used like drugs, food, or…
Faith, God & Family: Celebrating Matthew Shepard’s Life & Giving His Death Meaning
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Matthew Shepard was brutally taken from his family and friends over twenty years ago. The world also lost a gentle,…
Transgender Day Of Remembrance: Please Attend A TDoR In Your Area
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— This November 20th will be the 20th Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). The TDoR was started by Gwen Smith…
Ask A Trans Woman: The Next Step—We The People, Re-United As One
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— It’s one of the quirks of working for a monthly paper that often I need to step outside the constantly churning,…
Trans Community Members Talk #WontBeErased Meaning & Message
Laila Ireland, 32, She/Her/Hers Retired Army Veteran, TransMilitary Advocate/LGBT Activist Colorado, USA We are currently at the forefront of the fight for equality, for the…
Letter To The Editor: A Yes Vote Means Upholding Basic Values And Respect For All
On behalf of the following members of the Special Legislative Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging, we strongly urge Massachusetts’voters to vote Yes on 3 to uphold…
Op-Ed: A “Yes” Vote For This Human Rights Issue
By: Dr. Norman Spack*/Special to TRT— On November 6th we will be asked to go to the polls and vote on a number of different…
Simmons University Student: Yes On Question 3
Bryn McCarthy*/Special to TRT— YES on Question 3 Maybe, if you live in Boston, you’ve seen me on the street. Like most Boston students, I’m…