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Logan Silkwood

Logan Silkwood

America Dressed in Red and Danced on Her Own Graves Today

But I’m not wearing funeral black this time

15h ago

The author is wearing a knitted blue hat reading “Joy as Resistance”, black rimmed glasses, and a blue, white, and pink shirt. He is holding a dark blue flower. He has a beard and mustache and a stern look with a crease between his eyebrows.

15h ago

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Prism & Pen

Here’s Your Obligatory “Vote Now” Reminder from a Trans Man

I voted for the first time in my real name a couple of weeks ago!

2d ago

The author is putting his ballot in a drop box. He is wearing a black t-shirt and has dark-rimmed glasses. It’s nighttime. He looks anxious and excited.

2d ago

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Prism & Pen

Non-Binary Reflections: I Sang Alongside My Pre-Testosterone Voice

My wife was embarrassed to admit her concern about my medical gender transition, but I’m glad we talked about it

Oct 21

The author is wearing an opal cowboy hat with sunglasses, an opal shirt, blue jeans, and six-inch opal platform boots. The wall behind him is teal colored.

Oct 21

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Prism & Pen

I’ve Long Outlived My Personal Life Expectancy as a Trans Man

Could my transgender perspective on aging change how you experience growing older?

Oct 13

The author is wearing a tie-die shirt and hat. His beard and mustache are beginning to turn white. He’s wearing sunglasses and is standing in front of a rusty abandoned vintage car in the middle of the woods.

Oct 13

Logan Silkwood

Gang of Trump Supporters Swarmed Colorado Trans Man’s Neighborhood

Was this the hate message they were hoping to send?

Oct 12

Two Trump booths are side by side next to a road. There are American flags hanging from them beside signs that say “TrumpShopUS.com: Keep America Great”.

Oct 12

Logan Silkwood

How Do We Develop the Skill of Empathy?

There is more to witnessing grief than vicarious trauma; there’s vicarious resilience

Oct 9

The author is in the mountains wearing a green hat, sunglasses, and a colorful tie-dye shirt with a backpack on his shoulders. He’s smiling.

Oct 9

Logan Silkwood

Is It Okay to “Trauma Dump”?

I’d never heard this phrase before the Pandemic, a phrase encapsulating our collective fragility

Oct 3

Is It Okay to “Trauma Dump”?

Oct 3

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Prism & Pen

After a Jury Summons in My Deadname, I Relived a Painful Experience

Just in time for all my prior identification to be voided in favor of my real name

Oct 3

The author is wearing pink orchids and red berries on his head, while holding blue flowers.

Oct 3

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Prism & Pen

I Exchanged Lives with a Trans Woman in Louisiana for a Week

I managed my coworker’s political canvassing office in New Orleans…here’s what happened

Sep 27

The author is standing in front of some graves in the center of New Orleans. He is wearing sunglasses and a light blue t-shirt.

Sep 27

Logan Silkwood

I Watched the Presidential Debate Because I’m Transgender and Scared

We just need to be allowed to live

Sep 12

The author is looking down, wearing glasses, holding himself, wearing a plaid shirt and a serious expression. His hair is pulled back in a ponytail, he has a slight beard going, and he’s beside a window with the shades pulled down.

Sep 12

Logan Silkwood

Logan Silkwood

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I’m a polyamorous, non-binary trans man (he/him). I edit for Queerly Trans, Prism & Pen, Enbyous, and Trans Love & (A)Sexuality. Twitter: @logan_silkwood.

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