Free to Be: Michigan’s Dismissal of Gender Reassignment Requirement Is a Long Time Coming
“To hold that piece of paper brought tears to my eyes.” That is how my friend and former ACLU of Michigan colleague Amy Hunter says it felt to finally obtain...
Texas Tells Biden Administration Where to Shove Their Transgender Protections
The question on everybody’s mind right now is whether Texas is terrible enough. They’ve got a broken electrical grid, a reprehensible abortion ban that sets bounty hunters loose to enforce...
Some Say 2021. Others Say 5782.
Tuesday, September 7, marked the observance of Rosh Hashanah, the first day of the Jewish New Year, 5782. Shanah Tovah! (Good Year!). Kenahorah! (Keep the evil eye away!) Last year,...
Fines Paid: Then and Now
“Your fine’s been paid! Alexander. Ease up! Go back and get on the bus to the city limits.” “This time, stay out of trouble!” I was 23 when I heard...
Prof’s Advice Ignored!
When I was about 22 or 23 years old, I had what one might call a confidential confrontation. A professor of English said to me bluntly, “I’ve been told you...
