Why Spider-Man Is the Most Inclusive Superhero Ever
Let's hear it for the thoroughly-modern webslinger, writes Jessie Earl.
January 25 2019 12:31 AM
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Jessie Earl
Do You Need Gender Dysphoria to Be Trans?
Debating the role of anguish in trans identity.
January 18 2019 12:28 AM
Why the Trans Film 'Girl' Enrages People
Trans woman Jessie "Gender" Earl breaks down the controversy surrounding the Netflix film.
January 15 2019 6:16 AM
What Men and Boys Need to Know About Toxic Masculinity
While we talk a lot about how toxic masculinity hurts women, we need to start discussing why it also harms the men who express it.
November 30 2018 2:04 PM
A Millennial Trans Woman & a Gen-X Lesbian Are Thankful for Each Other
For her last official The Advocates podcast appearance, co-host Jessie Earl shares what she's been thankful for this past year.
November 27 2018 6:12 AM
'Fantastic Beasts' Tackles Fascism With White, Straight, Cis Heroes
Despite effectively showcasing the dangers of fascism, J.K. Rowling consistently fails to represent the real-world victims of a horrifying ideology.
November 19 2018 3:01 PM
200 Transgender People Share Why They Won't Be Erased
They're not going anywhere.
November 14 2018 5:04 AM
How Mary Lambert’s Lost Car Keys Taught Her to Deal With Shame
Singer Mary Lambert ("She Keeps Me Warm") joins The Advocates podcast to discuss her book of poetry -- Shame Is an Ocean I Swim Across.
November 13 2018 6:03 AM
How We Can Raise Transgender and Bi Voices Within the LGBTQ Community
On the latest The Advocates podcast, we talk about self-care during hard times and how to be sure to remain vocal for trans and bisexual people.
October 30 2018 9:13 AM
The Anti-Trans Memo Ignores Science and Biology, Hurting Everyone
Health and Human Services' anti-transgender memo will hurt not only trans people but cisgender ones.
October 25 2018 1:05 PM
What Waking Up Transgender in America Feels Like
Cisgender allies: Put yourself in our shoes.
October 23 2018 4:03 AM
Trans Man Jackson Bird on Sharing Transgender Voices
The YouTube creator and activist discusses coming out after attaining fame and how gaining male privilege encourages him to share others' stories.
October 16 2018 4:32 AM
What's the Difference Between Pansexual and Bisexual?
For Bisexual Awareness Week, a pansexual and a bisexual discuss the differences in the often misunderstood identities.
September 25 2018 4:36 AM
How Toxic Masculinity Harms Women
When college student Mollie Tibbetts was killed, some blamed immigrants. The real cause may be toxic masculinity — which perpetuates violence and homophobia.
September 20 2018 5:36 AM
'The Advocates' Podcast: Daniel Franzese Talks Conversion Therapy
The Mean Girls and Looking actor on surviving "conversation therapy" and maintaining his faith.
September 18 2018 1:26 PM
Violence Overwhelmingly Affects Women. All Men Need to Help
From the day they're born, women are socialized to protect themselves from and be afraid of men. What can we do to change this?
September 17 2018 6:03 AM
The Advocate Launches New In-Depth Interview Podcast
The Advocate Asks will showcase diverse voices of the LGBTQ community.
September 13 2018 5:03 AM
I Survived Being Trans in America — And So Can You
Being trans in this society is extremely challenging, writes Jessie Earl. But she urges those like her to push through the pain and find the joy on the other side.
September 12 2018 10:49 AM
Three Generations of Queer Women Take On the Power of Labels
Three different generations have a roundtable discussion the hardships of dating, the power of labels, and the importance of trigger warnings.
August 21 2018 4:33 AM
'The Advocates' Podcast: Jasika Nicole On LGBTQ Actors Playing Queer
Scandal and Fringe actress Jasika Nicole opens up about being out and getting passed over for queer roles. She also chats about balancing advocacy and anxiety.
August 07 2018 7:00 AM