How he treated women, how he spoke about women, how he expected his employees and acolytes to regard women speaks not only to his character, but to his ability to lead a nation and command a government.
I can’t imagine how I might have conceived of myself and my possibilities if, in my formative years, I had moved through a city where most things were named after women and many or most of the monuments were of powerful, successful, honored women.
Our gender identities and the way we relate to gender is more of a constellation than an either-or.
Thanks to these brave Portland students and a couple of key community members, we might finally be making some progress.
Let’s break down the basics of gender, gender identity, and yes, do some much-needed Transgender 101.