‘Being a Slut Really Means You Are Untouchable’: On Shame, Power and the Reclamation of Words
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill: What it is and Why You Should Care
Just the potential of this bill passing spoke volumes, but now that it is in place, the message is even more clear. This bill tells LGBTQ+ youth that they do not matter. It silences them and will undoubtedly force some back into the closet. This bill is making a statement that discrimination is okay in the eyes of Florida schools and the law…
Teaching and Parenting in a Gender Identity Movement
Every day, I find myself learning from my daughter and my students. I tread softly when labelling my students at work, mentally hitting myself if I slip up and address a whole class as ‘you guys’. I make sure I clearly call a student by their chosen name, not their name on the school roster, and use names instead of pronouns…