Last week I wrote about the common fear we all have when it comes to presenting in public. The core of what I wrote centered on speculating what others might think of us. Of course, we will never know what others think of us unless we ask them. And I don't plan on asking anyone … Continue reading Walking While Trans
One of the first books I ever read about being crossdressing was written by Charlie Jane Anders and titled 'The Lazy Crossdresser'. If I ever were to write a book, I think it would be called 'The Realistic T-Girl'. If I have a message, it's that being who we are is...complicated and super fun and … Continue reading Reality and the T-Girl
On Tuesday, December 19th, the Twin Cities chapter of PFLAG will be hosting theologian and author Austin Hartke who is promoting his new book 'Transforming: The Bible and the lives of Transgender Christians' which focuses on faith and identifying as transgender. From their website: Austen Hartke is the creator of the YouTube series “Transgender and … Continue reading The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians
I had the recent honor of being interviewed by Sister House for their 'Dressing Room' feature. If you'd like to learn more about my fashion influences and my take on style, please take a look! Love, Hannah
"The Transgender Day of Remembrance seeks to highlight the losses we face due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence. I am no stranger to the need to fight for our rights, and the right to simply exist is first and foremost. With so many seeking to erase transgender people -- sometimes in the most brutal ways … Continue reading Transgender Day of Remembrance
This month marks the fourth anniversary of the MN T-Girls. As time passes I tend to look back more and reflect on how much things have changed, how far things have progressed or, in some cases, regressed. At its heart, the MN T-Girls exists as a social and support group. I wanted to create a … Continue reading Wear What Scares You
Yay! From Fader: In July Danica Roem became the first openly transgender person to run for the Virginia House of Delegates. Tuesday night, having won that race, she became the first openly transgender person seated in any state legislature in the country. For her run at the slot, Roem campaigned against incumbent Bob Marshall, a … Continue reading Two More Steps Forward!
From the Minnesota Daily: The University of Minnesota unveiled an exhibit documenting the history of the transgender and gender non-conforming community on Thursday. The exhibit, titled “In Their Own Words': The Tretter Transgender Oral History Project,” is on display at the Elmer L. Andersen Library. A celebration was held for the exhibit, which included an … Continue reading In Their Own Words: The Tretter Collection Transgender Oral History Project
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how California was considering a third gender option to their state issued identification cards. Over the weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown did exactly that. Not only that, there is also Senate Bill 179 which, according to Huffington Post, also reportedly makes the process of an individual changing their … Continue reading The Gender Recognition Act
Today is National Coming Out Day and I wanted to congratulate everyone who has bravely come out to someone in their life. Who we are is not easy to explain or understand. Sometimes I think we have a hard time understanding this ourselves...but we still know who we are. When we are ready to come … Continue reading National Coming Out Day
Hannah McKnight 