You are awesome, Ben Greene!! What you do is not only amazing and important for the Queer community, especially trans folk, but also amazing and important for our country. Your courage, intelligence, and good nature is the cure for Trumpism, that awful negativity and hate that seems to have so many Americans trapped in fear and ignorance.
Eight years ago I took a similar "trans-country" road trip through the south, visiting historical sites and speaking with fellow teachers, parents, and students about what it's like to be transgender. I also felt it was critical to get out of my bubble and visit places I was told were not safe for a trans woman like myself.
Boy, did I have a grand time! My trip confirmed what I suspected, that most Americans are good people.
If my travels have taught me anything, it's that beyond a doubt there is hope everywhere. (notably hope is different than a certain victory. Hope, to me, just means that it's worth it to try!)
This was so neat to read having lived in Fairfield for eight years from 2010-18. I’m visiting in May for the first time since the pandemic and I’m so excited to go home.
You are awesome, Ben Greene!! What you do is not only amazing and important for the Queer community, especially trans folk, but also amazing and important for our country. Your courage, intelligence, and good nature is the cure for Trumpism, that awful negativity and hate that seems to have so many Americans trapped in fear and ignorance.
Eight years ago I took a similar "trans-country" road trip through the south, visiting historical sites and speaking with fellow teachers, parents, and students about what it's like to be transgender. I also felt it was critical to get out of my bubble and visit places I was told were not safe for a trans woman like myself.
Boy, did I have a grand time! My trip confirmed what I suspected, that most Americans are good people.
Keep up the great work, Ben!
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful news! Maybe there is hope.
If my travels have taught me anything, it's that beyond a doubt there is hope everywhere. (notably hope is different than a certain victory. Hope, to me, just means that it's worth it to try!)
Beautifully stated.
This was so neat to read having lived in Fairfield for eight years from 2010-18. I’m visiting in May for the first time since the pandemic and I’m so excited to go home.
Also, last month in DC I met Sarah Trone-Garriott, Democratic candidate for Iowa's 3rd congressional District, and she is awesome.