03Jun

Some good, some bad, some truly ugly, and worries about what’s next

Pride colors on a brick wall, including a heart with many boundaries.

Baseball gave me something good to show you. I finally found a little time and energy. And that’s not the only good news from sports.

30May

Economic anxiety? Let me tell you about my worries and my nightmares

Barbed wire atop fencing at a detention center.

One of my worst nightmares found me in a detention facility outside the U.S. There have been more like it. There will be more.

02May

The most important takeaway of many from Carly’s night out

A marquee is lit up at night and says: White Oak Books & Queer Youth RC Present QUEER NIGHT OUT. The Kiggins Theatre sign glows all in red with some white striping.

Where would you rather be: a place where you feel safe enough to be yourself or a place where you are judged, made to feel less than?

21Feb

You should read this Rebecca Traister story in New York Magazine

People are in the streets, one of whom is carrying a transgender pride flag of light blue, pink and white stripes.

“Woke Is Not to Blame for Trump: How a misdiagnosis of the 2024 election has calcified into self-defeating conventional wisdom.” Read it.

16Feb

I’m all tapped out. Here’s a list of people to follow and whose excellent work you should read

A pair of reading glasses next to a purple notebook.

If you’d like to stay updated, the people and their websites listed here will take care of you. Please support them if you can. Sending love.

10Feb

The New York Times really has some fucking nerve

You should read every word of the truth, no matter what it costs. Most cisgender people I know don’t have any idea about any of this.

25Jan

After four years, still an entry-level job title

The curious case of a trans woman at a New York Times-owned company who’s been there 4 years and in journalism for nearly 42.

13Jan

The New York Times and The Athletic robbed me of my voice and hope and helped steal my life: A trans woman’s nightmare

This is the story of my three-year hell as a trans woman working for a NYT-owned company. I might be fired, but I can’t stay silent anymore.

13Jan

Documents related to today’s story on being a trans woman at a New York Times-owned company

The New York Times Building in New York.

Letters and company policies mentioned in today’s story about being a trans woman working for a company owned by The New York Times.

08Nov

How can you mend a broken heart? After doubling down on the 24-hour rule, I’ve started a list of ways

I’ve been unable to focus on anything for days, but a phrase comes to mind: “Nevertheless, she persisted.” The future, the work, starts now.

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Tag: journalism

Some good, some bad, some truly ugly, and worries about what’s next

Economic anxiety? Let me tell you about my worries and my nightmares

The most important takeaway of many from Carly’s night out

You should read this Rebecca Traister story in New York Magazine

I’m all tapped out. Here’s a list of people to follow and whose excellent work you should read

The New York Times really has some fucking nerve

After four years, still an entry-level job title

The New York Times and The Athletic robbed me of my voice and hope and helped steal my life: A trans woman’s nightmare

Documents related to today’s story on being a trans woman at a New York Times-owned company

How can you mend a broken heart? After doubling down on the 24-hour rule, I’ve started a list of ways