Is Taylor Swift a true ally or is she just using Pride to sell albums? In this episode we take a look at Taylor's controversial new single "You Need to Calm Down" and its related video. Is it a genuine, albeit clumsy attempt to show support for the LGBTQ community? Or is it merely a straight cis person trying to use Pride to sell more records?
Be sure to check out the New York Times article "Is Ego Stronger than Pride?"
The Onion's "Taylor Swift Inspires Teen to Come Out as Straight Woman Needing To Be At Center of Gay Rights Narrative."
Check out Kendall Jenner's tasteless and out of touch Pepsi commercial from a couple years ago.
Lastly, be sure and check out Taylor Swift's amazing testimony when she called out the person who sexually assaulted her.
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ID Trouble and Coming Out to Kath's Parents
Waxing and Waning Dysphoria
Are We SJWs, Clocking and Past Tense Transies
Coming Out Transgender on Active Duty
Why is it Awesome to be Transgender?
How to Trans in a Red State
Sexist Language & How Do I Know if I'm Transgender?
Shapewear
Transface
Commodification of Transgender People
Ms. Gender Rebel Goes to Washington
The Cis Gaze
Special Bonus Episode: The Women's March
So What Are Cis People Thinking?
Deadnames
Compliments & Clocking
Holidays and Bigotry
Transitioning Later in Life: Our Interview with Erica
THE Surgery
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