annika

first person

Ten Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My Transition

Ten lessons I wish I’d known when I started hormones in February 2011, and why I’m taking an indefinite break from the internet.

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Feb 12, 2013

politics + activism

Transgender Day of Remembrance: Ten Things You Can Do

“Through the vigil, we express love and respect for our people in the face of national indifference and hatred.”

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Nov 20, 2012

gender

Lana Wachowski, Trans* Director of ‘The Matrix’, Gives Touching Speech That Will Probably Make You Cry

“Here in the absence of words to defend myself, without examples, without models, I began to believe voices in my head — that I was a freak, that I am…

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Oct 24, 2012

coming out

Disowned: When Coming Out Doesn’t Go As Planned

“The truth is that it does bother me that my parents are pretending that I’m dead—probably more than I’ve been willing to admit.”

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Sep 13, 2012

community

Transgender Housing Network: The Autostraddle Interview

A temporary housing network exclusively for trans* people who need a safe place to stay, and YOU can help!

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Jul 16, 2012

gender

Watch Out For Radfem Scorpions

Not into all the transphobia that radfems have to offer? Enter the Radfem Scorpion!

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Apr 27, 2012

gender

This Transphobic UK Ad Will Enrage, Hopefully Inspire You to Combat Cissexism

Ending cissexism starts with you and me.

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Feb 23, 2012

politics + activism

Republicans Try to “Stomp a Mudhole” in Trans* Rights

Why are transphobic politicians so concerned about where I pee?

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Jan 16, 2012

straddleverse

OPEN THREAD: Transgender Day of Remembrance

“Today is a reminder that we all must take responsibility for combating transphobia.”

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Nov 20, 2011

gender

Annika and Sebastian Answer Your Trans* Questions (Part Three)

In Part 3 of the series, we’ll be addressing issues like dealing with internalized transphobia, going “stealth”, and how you can help your partner if they are struggling with gender…

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Nov 4, 2011

politics + activism

Queer Californians, Please Take This Important Survey!

Annika’s Team Pick: “This groundbreaking, community-based research project will document the inequalities and discrimination faced by LGBTQ people which negatively effect mental wellness.”

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Oct 27, 2011

gender

Our (Extra) Ordinary Evening Watching Nightline’s “Transgendered Special”

AKA “How to not make a trans* documentary”

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Sep 7, 2011