I think artists shouldn't shape their art around the lack of media literacy in a vocal minority

These are good ideas because they're my ideas. My obsessions, my phobias, my subconscious and thoughts and memories. I don't want someone else's stuff! It's so boring when someone tells you 'I have an idea for your next book!' because it doesn't mean anything to you.

But I love your wife…

Let your cis friends know that in their social circles, trans people are not a vague political topic — they are people who are known and loved.

Educate yourself enough to answer the questions they ask — because *they will not ask us*. You could be the only chance to inform on our behalf.

Looking forward to it!!

Opposing authoritarianism is fundamentally patriotic. It is hard to speak up and it takes courage, but standing up for democracy and free speech is inherently American and unfortunately, necessary right now.

The more of us that speak up, the safer it becomes for us to do so. So if you can, do.