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Print and Podcast Features
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Episode 23: Flint & Renewal through Self-Discovery
In this insightful episode of the Queer Divorce Club podcast, Flint candidly shares their experiences with two different queer divorces, discussing the emotional challenges and the journey of reconciling their identity within societal expectations.
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How teachers advocate and ally for transgender rights in education with Flint
Creating a safe and inclusive environment is crucial not just in our homes and workplaces, but also in our schools. In today’s episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Flint, a veteran transgender teacher and content creator.
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EPISODE 21: Transgender Educator Flint Schools The Mamas
Queer educator, activist, and Tik Tok sensation Flint joins the Mamas for a conversation about their life as a nonbinary public high school English teacher and how to be more empathetic, more curious, and less of an a*****e in this world.
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Good Good Good News
TikTok creator reacts to new study on transgender joy amid hardship: 'We're out there alive and happy'
February 15, 2024
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Daily Dot
‘Hugely traumatic:’ Trans teacher reveals how Fox News’ coverage of their TikTok led to bomb, death threats
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Coming Out of Our Goo Cocoon with Flint
This week, we are joined by transgender high school english teacher, Flint! They are super cool and bring some incredible insight to our listeners.
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USA Today
Accused of indoctrination, targeted by the right: They just want to teach
August 12, 2023
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Education Week
Solidarity or a Safety Risk? Tensions Flare as the NEA Prepares to Convene in Florida
June 28, 2023
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NEA Today
Educators Who Dish Advice and Authenticity on TikTok and Instagram: These educators deliver real talk and inspiration—and thousands of colleagues are following.
March 10, 2023
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Season 04 Ep 03: Fear vs. Curiosity: Being Alive and Trans with Flint
Today we’re talking to a teacher named Flint about what kids are really facing in schools, how to support them while they’re trying to get their education, and how to communicate with teachers to help them understand the unique needs of your student.
Publications
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The Life-Changing Euphoria of Nonbinary Top Surgery
When I woke up on the third morning after my mastectomy, something felt different, and it wasn’t immediately clear why. I was still nestled in a white padded vest that I’d been intricately hooked into like a 19th-century courtesan...
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When the Stakes are This High, All Politics are Local
“All politics is local” was a phrase I heard in my house growing up with at least as much frequency as “did you clean your room?” and “be sure to grab a jacket.”...
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Creating A Safe Space For LGBTQ+ Students
When straight people imagine what coming out must be like for queer people like me, there are generally only a couple of narratives they can picture...
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Am I Trans Enough to Be Trans?
My earliest memory of delighting in my own androgyny came inside a birthday party bounce house near the end of my time in elementary school...
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As a Queer Teacher in America, Violence Feels Inescapable
There are between ten and fourteen blunt objects in my classroom I would be comfortable using with deadly force, my first choice being the fire extinguisher sitting behind my front door...
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Why Is It Always Kids?
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that has been universally panned by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and joins a chorus of similarly chilling pieces of legislation popping up across the United States...
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Here’s What To Tell Anyone Who Thinks Using “They/Them” Pronouns is “Incorrect”
Often, when someone encounters my pronouns for the first time, the most startling transformation occurs...