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Remember the Bicentennial? Celebrating America at 250 Might Be Even Harder
-The Semiquincentennial clock begins its countdown. What will we celebrate, when we celebrate America at 250? JFB in Washington Post,…
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Katherine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and Me
-The call of loons, and of mortality. My NYT column for 7/7/21.
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A Scottish Political Party Treated Trans Women Like the Loch Ness Monster
-It won’t be the last time. JFB in the Washington Post for June 1, 2021.
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In 17 Years I Will Still Know My Own Heart
-The cycles of progress for LGBTQ people. This 6/1/21 NYT column helped kick off Pride Month.
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When Loyalty Is Overrated
-Sometimes what we are most devoted to are our biggest mistakes. My NYT column for 5/5/21.
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Keeping Trans Kids from Medical Treatment Doesn’t Make them Disappear
-Treating trans children isn’t an “experiment.” The experiment is making it impossible for these young people to become themselves.
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I Know Why I Am Here On Earth
-My father died on Easter Sunday. His spirit is all around. NYT column for 4/4/21.
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How to Save a Life in Just One Hour
-When you give blood, it’s more than blood you’re giving. My NYT column for 3/3/21
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My Country Suddenly Turned on Me
-Recovering from the trauma of the Trump era will depend on how its story is told. My NYT column for…
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In Statehouses Everywhere, Republicans Have One Agenda
-Legislators are targeting young queer people trying to live their lives safely, and in peace. My NYT column for 1/31/21.