It's past time to welcome, no, invite, transgender patriots to serve in our armed forces. The military would do well in this complex world to seek out the kind of lived experience and courage that trans people bring. In the last few days, I've been disheartened and silent as I tumbled down some of the … Continue reading The Transgender Military Ban, or How I Came to Embrace Being an Ally
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A letter to my state representative on Indiana’s Biological Sexual Identity bill
A letter to my state representative on Indiana's Biological Sexual Identity bill Ms. Karlee Macer - I recently relocated to Speedway from the Eastside. One of the main reasons I chose Speedway in general, and the Meadowood Park neighborhood in particular, was the inclusive atmosphere I found when I visited the area. As a member … Continue reading A letter to my state representative on Indiana’s Biological Sexual Identity bill
The Bathroom Bill
Oh brave Indiana, that hath such straight white cis men in it. This legislative session, State Senator Jim Tomes introduced (and four other white men authored) SB 35, which I will term "The Bathroom Bill". The bill is a not-even-close-to-subtle tool to discriminate against the transgender community. If passed, it will produce consequences unforeseen by these … Continue reading The Bathroom Bill
