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Thomas Page McBee

What makes a body trans

Not doctors. Not hormones. Not the government. Not you.

Apr 1, 2021

What makes a body trans

Apr 1, 2021

To Truly Challenge Traditional Masculinity, Try “Failing” at It

A tried-and-true method to liberate yourself and others.

Mar 23, 2021

To Truly Challenge Traditional Masculinity, Try “Failing” at It

Mar 23, 2021

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Human Parts

The Limiting Belief Behind the Worst Kind of Writer’s Block

Shame is probably the biggest obstacle for writers. Here’s how to confront it.

Mar 11, 2021

Quirky photo symbolizing writer’s block. Person sitting at typewriter with a bunch of crumpled paper.

Mar 11, 2021

Trans History You Never Learned in School

The story of trans people is as old as time — so why have we been written out of history books?

Mar 8, 2021

Trans History You Never Learned in School

Mar 8, 2021

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Forge

What Becoming a Man Showed Me About a World Designed for Men

Every day, I was rewarded for behavior that I was previously punished for

Aug 31, 2020

Book jacket for Amateur: A True Story About What Makes a Man by Thomas Page McBee

Aug 31, 2020

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Forge

‘Masculinity Contest Culture’ Is Killing Innovation at Work

It turns out we don’t do our best work in hypercompetitive, ‘Game of Thrones’–style environments

Nov 14, 2019

‘Masculinity Contest Culture’ Is Killing Innovation at Work

Nov 14, 2019

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Forge

The Yankees Have Discovered the Transformative Power of Human Touch

Outfielder Cameron Maybin’s ‘hugs for homers’ challenges traditional notions of masculinity, and experts say that’s a very good thing

Sep 20, 2019

NY Yankees teammates Gleyber Torres and Cameron Maybin hug as they celebrate a two run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays

Sep 20, 2019

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, 2018

My Voice Got Deeper. Suddenly, People Listened.

Aug 17, 2018

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Gender 2.0

If You’re in The Media, You’re Either Fighting Transphobia or Enforcing It

When 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, 2015

If You’re in The Media, You’re Either Fighting Transphobia or Enforcing It

Sep 16, 2015

A Trans Story Is a Ghost Story

Bruce Jenner isn’t gone. I should know.

Apr 29, 2015

A Trans Story Is a Ghost Story

Apr 29, 2015

Thomas Page McBee

Thomas Page McBee

Writer exploring the relationship between gender, culture, and history. Most recent book: Amateur (Scribner). Essays/reporting: NYT, The Atlantic, GQ, more.

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