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Stories on Transgender

June 1, 2017
bputano Leave a Comment

Hearts and Homes

Hearts and Homes

Katie and her transgender daughter, Elizabeth, find community in the face of intolerance

As told to Kate DeVantier by Katie Flesch I’ve taken great care in constructing my home. Not the physical house—there’s, like, a one-in-five chance every day that I’ll fall in the parking lot walking in heels to work each morning—so I stay away from hammers and nails when possible. No, I mean … [Read more...]

May 5, 2015
Kelsey Timmerman Leave a Comment

Featured Story: What's in a Name?

Featured Story: What’s in a Name?

I’m a dude named Kelsey. Marketers have encouraged me to attend an all women’s college, buy feminine hygiene products, and wear dresses. One of the most humorous incidents around my name came from a greeting card company who snail mailed me info looking for writers (this was a few years ago). … [Read more...]

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