HOW TO FIGHT BACK The ACLU has established a campaign titled "More Than A Game," which is focused on fighting against anti-trans laws in court, with a particular focus on the trans women in sports bans. And you can help. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

SCOTUS Hears Anti-Trans Cases Today At 10:00 a.m. EST today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases involving state bans on transgender women participating in women's sports. A rally in support of the girls is being held in front of the SCOTUS: www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

Since someone asked me in Comments where I got the statistics regarding the percentage of trans men v. trans women in my previous post--I got it from the Williams Institute study, which you can read right here: williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications...

CLOTHING TRANS MEN Despite the preoccupation with MtF trans people, the truth is that of the total trans population, there are actually MORE trans men--34%--than trans women--33%. So, why aren't more retailers selling clothes to help them attain gender affirmation? www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

FEELIN' MONOCHROMATICALLY MILFISH

SOMETHING I LEARNED FROM BINGEWATCHING "HOMELAND" Did you know that Pakistan is an acronym coined in 1933 by Choudhry Rahmat Ali, representing the northern Muslim-majority regions of British India: Punjab, Afghania , Kashmir, Sindh, and BaluchiStan (the "i" was added for easier pronunciation).

HELP THE FIGHT FOR TRANS WOMEN IN SPORTS Next Tuesday, Jan. 13th, a coalition of groups have organized a rally in front of the Supreme Court to advocate for decisions overturning two cases of state bans against trans women participating in sports. Details here: www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

THE GREATEST TRANS GROUP IN THE UNIVERSE! Seriously. Our MI_Transgender_Friend subreddit and adjacent Discord server, are the coolest trans groups formed since the Big Bang. I wouldn't lie to you about this. Join us and found out why! www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

I Can't Think Of Anything Else To Post, So Here Is A Selfie

GOODBYE 2025! HELLO 2026! We all know 2025 sucked. Will 2026 be any better? My thoughts. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

MICHIGAN QUEER NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS This is only of interest to queer Michiganders, but I've put together a list of some LGBTQ+ friendly events being held on Dec. 31st. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

HOW TO GET AN INVITATION TO OUR DISCORD SERVER Our trans-friendly subreddit, MI_Transgender_Friend, has just added an adjacent Discord server, expressly for transgender people! This link tells you how to get an invite: www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

HOPING FOR PEAS ON EARTH ...and a better new year for us all! --- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 𝓐𝓻𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓻 🏳️‍⚧️

TRANS CHRISTMAS CARDS OF THE 1970s Once upon a time there was no internet. There were no smart phones nor a Shutterfly site to which you could send photos to and have them made into Christmas cards. And Hallmark certainly didn't carry trans Christmas cards, either. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

TANGERINE: "Merry Christmas Eve, Bitch!" Tired of the sugary treats you've been consuming this holiday season? Need a palate cleanser after binge-watching the Hallmark channel? Than check out the 2015 movie, "Tangerine." It's the trans Christmas film you need. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

COME JOIN US! Our MI_Transgender_Friend subreddit is expanding onto Discord soon! Join our happy little group and be part of the most trans-welcoming experience on social media! www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

GERIATRIC TRANSITIONING The thought of getting old makes you uncomfortable. If you're young, you try not to think of it at all. Consequently, gender transitioning late in life doesn't usually pop up in conversation. But it happens and we should talk about it. pridesource.com/article/tran...

"INSIDE THE TRANS-WELCOMING WORLD OF COSPLAY" Pride Source Media has published my print article, "Inside the Trans-Welcoming World of Cosplay," online and is running it as their featured article. Please check it out. pridesource.com/article/tran...

A SMALL VICTORY IN OHIO Trans politician Amy Heutmaker ran for office in a conservative community in a conservative state, and won. All she did was get people to listen to her. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

It's my birthday on Monday. All I'm asking is that nobody dies that day.

So goth I'm scary!

WORLDWIDE TRANSPHOBIA As a trans journalist, it is incumbent on me to look at even the most unpleasant aspects of transphobia. The pandemic of this horrific bigotry isn't occurring just in the US. We are not alone and should draw strength from that. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

I like the pink and blue color scheme, but something tells me there aren't many smiles to be had in this room...

It's just not right that the Trans-Siberian Orchestra is made up of cisgender American musicians. False advertising, I say.

SOOOO BLUE You know what you never see? A trans person involved in a sex scandal. Consider the news about the head coach of the Michigan football team. Common cis-het male behavior. Yet, trans people are the ones viewed as sexual predators. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

Here is the actual newsstand version available on planets everywhere.

NEWS FLASH! The galactic results are in and TIME magazine's "Beings of the Year" have been announced!

Erin Reed's article should be required reading for those who have gleefully embraced Taylor Greene's recent transformation into a Trump-hating, neo-progressive. Scratch that thin-skin of her's and you'll find the real transphobic harpy just beneath the surface. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

RESTROOM STUPIDITY The day will come when the banning of trans people from using restrooms corresponding to their gender, will be looked upon by future humans and they will ask, "WTF were they thinking?" Unfortunately, that day isn't now. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

This was on my front door last Monday. Whew! Glad I set my clock for 9:00 a. m. that day!

THE TRANS-WELCOMING WORLD OF COSPLAY Been to a comic book or other popular media convention? Then surely you've seen these gaily-garbed cosplayers strolling about. My article about them appears in the next issue of BETWEEN THE LINES, out tomorrow, Dec. 11, 2025: www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

A Life Without Societal Assignment Why are trans people despised by so many cis? Gender isn't a natural concept. It is a societal one. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

For the first time in years I'm working on a children's book, both writing and drawing it. And I'm having so much fun doing so! It's amazing how turning off television and abstaining from doomscrolling, has freed up my creative impulses! Go, endorphins, go!

Oh, no! I just realized that I am the only real person left and everything else in the world is AI! Neo help me!!!

Have I told you yet today that I love you? Well, I do!

REPRISE: "The Wonderful Queerness Of Oz" The subject of Princess Ozma has been trending in recent days since the release of the second "Wicked" move, so I thought I'd provide a link to my article providing background to her story: anniarbour.substack.com/p/the-wonder...

THE MITF BOOK CLUB I lovvvvve reading, but I don't know much about current titles. So, I've formed a book club over on the r/MI_Transgender_Friend subreddit. Check it out and if you wish to post your reviews, please do! www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

TRANS HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS Looking for the perfect gift for your transgender loved one? I have some suggestions you may want to check out: www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

Holiday Gift Idea: GALAXY, THE PRETTIEST STAR Seeking the perfect present for your trans bestie, loved one, or maybe just yourself? Here's a suggestion: GALAXY, The Prettiest Star, by writer Jadzia Axelrod and artist Jess Taylor: www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

SUPPORT THE TRANS COMMUNITY ON GIVING TUESDAY Tomorrow, December 2, is Giving Tuesday and Transgender Michigan is holding a fundraiser to raise $1,000 to help support the trans community in our state. If you can afford it, please go here and donate: mailchi.mp/transgenderm...

PROOF THE UNIVERSE IS ON OUR SIDE! A photograph of NGC 6302 nebula, taken by the Gemini telescope situated on a mountain top in Chile. Blue and pinkish, this butterfly nebula is further proof that the universe honors our existence on this tiny dirtball called Earth. --- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 🏳️‍⚧️

THANKS Yes, it's tough being trans in today's world. But each one of us should try to remember the transcendent moments and loving support in our lives. The following was written for a Michigan-based trans subReddit, but its sentiments apply everywhere. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

WHAT THE HELL DO TRANS PEOPLE HAVE TO BE THANKFUL FOR? It's a question I asked myself and tried to answer here: www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

INTRODUCTION DAY AT MI_TRANSGENDER_FRIEND Every Monday is set aside by our Michigan trans community for members to step out and introduce themselves to us all. Join us, no matter where you live, and help build the network that binds us all! www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

MONDAY IS INTRODUCTION DAY! Over on the MI_Transgender_Friend subReddit, every Monday is celebrated as Introduction Day, when trans and non-binary people in our group introduce themselves. Join us and make new friends in our community! www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

A VICTORY FOR SANITY, A VICTORY FOR US! Thanks to Erin Reed and her team at "Erin In The Morning," the trans community in Michigan has been the beneficiary of their intrepid reporting. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

TRANS JOY FRIDAY Over on our subReddit, MI_Transgender_Friend, we have instituted "Trans Joy Friday," and I made the first entry today. Check it out, join us, and share your story of trans joy! www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

I just get the ick when I see people suddenly embracing Marjorie Taylor Greene and eulogizing Dick Cheney. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend," is a poor philosophy to live by, because it means you're ignoring past bad behavior. Be better than that. Be principled and pick your friends carefully.

IN MEMORIAM: Our Existence Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Honor it, and if you never read anything else I write, please read the following: www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...

IN MEMORIAM: Girllalala Sadly, trans Tik Tok influencer, Girllalala, has been murdered by her boyfriend. Even as we honor our dead this Transgender Week of Awareness, the death of trans people at the hands of others continues. www.reddit.com/r/MI_transge...