Interfaith Friday #8: LGBTQ+ Faith and the Anti-Trans Laws of 2025

Across the country, new anti-trans laws are restricting gender-affirming care and access for trans youth. Many of these laws are championed by conservative religious groups—but there’s another side to faith. Progressive synagogues, churches, and spiritual centers are becoming safe havens for queer and trans believers. Interfaith Pride events this year include rituals of blessing, nameContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #8: LGBTQ+ Faith and the Anti-Trans Laws of 2025”

Autonomy Denied: The Unseen Parallels Between Trans Bodies and Pet Bodies in a Culture of Control

Introduction: The Illusion of Choice In contemporary society, we often speak of choice as a hallmark of freedom—an indicator of progress, agency, and moral evolution. Yet, when we examine how certain groups and beings are treated, we uncover a deeply contradictory truth: many are denied choice altogether. This denial takes different forms across different contexts,Continue reading “Autonomy Denied: The Unseen Parallels Between Trans Bodies and Pet Bodies in a Culture of Control”