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Katelyn Burns

Freelance Writer

Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

What the battle over a 7-year-old trans girl could mean for families nationwide
Explainers

Legislators want to have a say in whether Luna Younger should be allowed to socially transition.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
4 winners and 3 losers from the presidential town hall on LGBTQ issues4 winners and 3 losers from the presidential town hall on LGBTQ issues
Politics

Pete Buttigieg had a strong night, but Joe Biden struggled once again.

By Katelyn Burns
I listened to the Supreme Court argue about my rights as a trans person. I have never felt more frustrated.
Politics

There was a lot of talk about bathrooms during cases about work discrimination.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
The Supreme Court is finally taking on trans rights. Here’s the woman who started it all.The Supreme Court is finally taking on trans rights. Here’s the woman who started it all.
Politics

“Somebody’s gotta do it.”

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
2 winners and 3 losers from the LGBTQ presidential forum2 winners and 3 losers from the LGBTQ presidential forum
Politics

Joe Biden had an uncomfortable showing.

By Katelyn Burns
Explainers
The rise of anti-trans “radical” feministsThe rise of anti-trans “radical” feminists
Explainers

Known as TERFs, trans-exclusionary radical feminist groups are working with conservatives to push their anti-trans agenda.

By Katelyn Burns
Trans activist Sarah McBride thought coming out would kill her political career. She’s just getting started.
Politics

The millennial politico is headed home to run for the Delaware state Senate.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
2020 Democrats are tweeting about the murders of black trans women. Where are their policies?2020 Democrats are tweeting about the murders of black trans women. Where are their policies?
Politics

Candidates like Warren are calling the epidemic a “crisis” but have voted for legislation that harms the most vulnerable trans people.

By Katelyn Burns
LGBTQ
The LGBTQ civil rights fight is far from overThe LGBTQ civil rights fight is far from over
LGBTQ

Marginalized people in the queer community do not feel victorious.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
It sucks to go to the doctor if you’re transIt sucks to go to the doctor if you’re trans
Politics

The heath care system is rife with transphobia.

By Katelyn Burns