Parents of Trans Youth is hosting KB Brookins for a conversation about their memoir Pretty on September 29, and I want you there, Reader. KB will read from their memoir, I'll do a little fireside chat with them, then you'll have a chance to ask KB questions. “This book blew me away. Seamlessly transitioning between poetry and prose, Pretty is as fearless, incisive, and brilliant as they come. It’s a gorgeous memoir that, despite pain and rejection, insists on hope, forgiveness, and Black...

Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa messed up. About a week ago, she released a campaign ad that ends with a riff on an old anti-trans joke, saying her pronouns are, "Mom, Texan, and soon to be: Governor." It was meant to be a clap back at her opponent, Governor Greg Abbott, for calling her "Gender Bender Gina" and other insults related to her "liberal agenda." But using the same framework as a transphobic pronoun joke isn't funny or clever. It's a dog whistle for jackasses...

Grief is a tough topic for lots of parents of trans kids (possibly you). They might even think or say things like “I feel like I’ve lost my son [or daughter].” And that feeling of loss is REAL. It’s important to remember that you’re grieving the loss of your expectations for your child, not the loss of your child. Your kid is still the same kid! It’s normal and necessary to give yourself the space and grace to grieve those expectations, but it’s important to do that grieving, questioning, and...