OPINION: When schools are required to disclose a child’s trans identity, they prioritize parents over students’ well-being
Katelyn Burns
Katelyn Burns is a freelance journalist and columnist for Xtra and MSNBC. She was the first openly trans Capitol Hill reporter in U.S. history.
Multiple states have proposed bills that would ban gender-affirming care for adults
OPINION: Newly proposed legislation shows that attempts to curb trans rights were never going to stop with kids
The NYT’s trans ‘debate’ isn’t actually a debate
OPINION: The hiring of David French is just the latest in a string of anti-trans moves from mainstream media
Homophobic soccer chants are alive and well
OPINION: It’s going to take more than awareness and education to stop the use of homophobic chants at professional soccer games
A U.S. court ruled to uphold the rights of trans athletes. Will the verdict stick?
OPINION: The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision is a huge victory but the future of trans athletes remains uncertain
Police forces continue to cozy up to far-right protestors
OPINION: As anti-drag protests grow increasingly common—and violent—the responses of some police departments are raising questions about who law enforcement really protects