Saturday, July 25, 2026
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Nicole Austin
Questioning Culture · Following Facts · Telling Stories That Matter
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21 entries

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A Solution in Search of a Problem

August 14, 2026

The stated goal is protecting women's sports. But with fewer than ten transgender athletes in the entire NCAA, I'd argue we're drawing the line…

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Divorce and The Right

July 19, 2026

Divorce and the right delves into what is versus what is feared. Fear is what it is, but can sometimes become what you make…

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Why Be Someone Else?

April 19, 2024

This is a common question that is asked of transgender people. I [and others] have heard it quite often.  Many times it’s followed with…

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Boxes Defining Transgender People

March 30, 2024

Fear can singularly be the most debilitating emotion we as humans experience, but don’t let others label us to create the boxes defining transgender…

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Truth or Dare

March 30, 2024

Have you ever wondered what taking hormones would be like? Would it make you look, feel, and act more like the girl you sometimes…

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Born That Way

March 30, 2024

Some believe that transgender people are born that way, that it is a biological trait, as some purport to be the case — like…

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And They Burned Witches Too

March 30, 2024

Many people outside society’s description of “normal” have felt embarrassed because they were made fun of, guilty because they were “taught” that it is…

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The Road To Oz

March 30, 2024

A transgender journey can align with a girl lost in a far-off land yearning to find her way home. Could that be you? Are…

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