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Why Christmas is About Food
-In a time of bittersweet memories, meals with family restore us. My NYT column for 12/12/18.
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Why Are Gender Reveal Parties a Thing?
-They say more about our culture than the sex of our children. My NYT column for Dec. 3, 2018.
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Pennywise, the Dancing President
-The president spins falsehoods to make us afraid–of immigrants, of trans people, of each other. My NYT column for 11/28/18
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Woozy with Moderation
-Can Governor John Hickenlooper of Colorado run for president as a moderate? My NYT column for 11/14/18.
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When Nightmares are Real
-Donald Trump has harmed me more than any specter ever could. My NYT column for Halloween, 2018.
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A Tribute to Richard Russo
-On October 20, 2018, the F. Scott Fitzgerald Festival honored my longtime friend, author Richard Russo. I was asked to…
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The Hag of the Beara
-“If you’re there,” I prayed, “make it possible for me to live one life, not two.” A Halloween story of…
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“Keep it Low”: Beyond Balls, Strikes, and Justice
-What do judges and umpires have in common? Not as much as some people think. My NYT column for 10/24/18.…
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Trump Cannot Define Away My Existence
-The administration seems to think trans people like me are as imaginary as hippogriffs. My NYT column for 10/21/18.