By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly It’s been more than two decades since musician and trans activist Jenn Burleton performed on stage at the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival,… Read more “Hidden in plain view: A trans activist reflects on performing at MichFest”
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A fine bromance: Friendship and support in YouTube’s transgender community
By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly When he first learned about gender transition in 2006 from a character named Max on “The L Word,” Kendon Fisher was a… Read more “A fine bromance: Friendship and support in YouTube’s transgender community”
Day of Silence a Reminder to Speak Out and to Listen
By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly Today, in schools across the United States, students are taking a vow of silence to draw attention to the silencing of LGBTQ… Read more “Day of Silence a Reminder to Speak Out and to Listen”
Locked out: How the state is keeping one Q Center volunteer from giving back
By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly When Natalie Marie was released from prison to a halfway house in January 2012, she’d been out of society for seven years.… Read more “Locked out: How the state is keeping one Q Center volunteer from giving back”
Ponderlust: You don’t have to like it, but we’re gonna put a ring on it
By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly “Are you mafia?” I ask, searching the hazel eyes across the table for a sign. “You’ve been awfully quiet. What are you… Read more “Ponderlust: You don’t have to like it, but we’re gonna put a ring on it”
Lawsuit settlement leads to trans-inclusive healthcare for Oregon state employees
By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly The State of Oregon must offer its employees transgender-inclusive healthcare coverage following a landmark settlement in Esquivel v. Oregon, in which Lambda… Read more “Lawsuit settlement leads to trans-inclusive healthcare for Oregon state employees”
I, Survivor: The Journey Back from Violence
By Erin Rook, The Willamette Week We met during summer orientation at a New England women’s college. I was an orientation leader, and Nehal was one of… Read more “I, Survivor: The Journey Back from Violence”
Monika London: Lost (and found) in the music
By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly Monika London grew up surrounded by music. The Portland-based DJ and producer, who goes by Monika MHz, started laying down beats at… Read more “Monika London: Lost (and found) in the music”
Oregon Health Plan to cover medical care for trans youth
By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly While trans activists wait to see how the recent Oregon Insurance Division decision will affect federally-managed insurance programs (Medicare and Medicaid), they… Read more “Oregon Health Plan to cover medical care for trans youth”
Oregon law protects trans healthcare rights
By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly Transgender individuals are routinely denied medically-necessary health care based solely on their gender identity. But now, denying care to a trans person… Read more “Oregon law protects trans healthcare rights”
