What makes a body transNot doctors. Not hormones. Not the government. Not you.Apr 1, 20215Apr 1, 20215
To Truly Challenge Traditional Masculinity, Try “Failing” at ItA tried-and-true method to liberate yourself and others.Mar 23, 202111Mar 23, 202111
Published inHuman PartsThe Limiting Belief Behind the Worst Kind of Writer’s BlockShame is probably the biggest obstacle for writers. Here’s how to confront it.Mar 11, 20216Mar 11, 20216
Trans History You Never Learned in SchoolThe story of trans people is as old as time — so why have we been written out of history books?Mar 8, 202118Mar 8, 202118
Published inForgeWhat Becoming a Man Showed Me About a World Designed for MenEvery day, I was rewarded for behavior that I was previously punished forAug 31, 20207Aug 31, 20207
Published inForge‘Masculinity Contest Culture’ Is Killing Innovation at WorkIt turns out we don’t do our best work in hypercompetitive, ‘Game of Thrones’–style environmentsNov 14, 20193Nov 14, 20193
Published inForgeThe Yankees Have Discovered the Transformative Power of Human TouchOutfielder Cameron Maybin’s ‘hugs for homers’ challenges traditional notions of masculinity, and experts say that’s a very good thingSep 20, 20198Sep 20, 20198
My Voice Got Deeper. Suddenly, People Listened.My feminist mother taught me to speak up. Now, as a trans man, I am trying to make space for women to be heard.Aug 17, 20186Aug 17, 20186
Published inGender 2.0If You’re in The Media, You’re Either Fighting Transphobia or Enforcing ItWhen I was a 21-year-old intern at The Weekly Dig in Boston, I was tipped to a story about Boston University’s then-chancellor, John…Sep 16, 20152Sep 16, 20152