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This week, I want to tackle a comment that wonders if the transgender community is being punished in some way for past crimes. The commenter

In last week's live stream, a viewer asked what I felt about a minority changing language against the will of the majority. Language, however, is

When I began this live stream, I intended to have it as interactive as I could. But I haven't done really well at that. Do

Both sex and gender are well-defined terms used by biologists. But politicians and religious leaders have warped these terms for their gain. Today we face

I'm back from a brief rest and ready to talk about my Big Problems - those questions I just have to answer, no matter how

As I move into the realm of "just living" after gender-affirming care changed my life for the better, what tangible results have I experienced? The

Coming to terms with being transgender is difficult enough, even without social pressure from friends, family, and employers. Throw in the expense of medical treatment,

There are transgender people who regret their gender transition, including surgery and hormone replacement therapy. Some even go so far as to detransition.

Given this

Far from being two separate causes, marriage equality and access to gender-affirming care must both be protected from conservative rhetoric. But some in the LGBTQ

Many in the LGBTQ community propose abolishing gender entirely. Is this possible? Would it address the real problem, or is language the servant of society

In media today, we hear plenty about gender. Gender is a social construct. Gender is derived from physical organs. Join Ami as she questions the

In media today, we hear plenty about gender. Gender is a social construct. Gender is derived from physical organs. Join Ami as she questions the

I asked you for questions, and you had a few! In this live stream...

• During Pride Month, @angelvii wonders how best to be an Ally

In this live stream, I address comments I got about being able to understand myself, my identity, and my gender. I then talk about how