Author Julie Tarney is a dynamic and highly engaging presenter and training professional on trans-inclusive topics. Her entertaining storytelling and actionable tips help promote LGBTQ+ representation and cultural change in high-performing organizations. Julie wrote the award-winning memoir, My Son Wears Heels (University of Wisconsin Press 2016), serves on the board of PFLAG NYC, guest writes for HuffPost and is a contributing advice columnist for My Kid Is Gay. She is member of the National Center for Transgender Equality's Families for Trans Equality network. Julie was named a “Favorite Queer Hero of 2016” by HuffPost and one of BlogHer's “Voices of the Year” in 2015. A longtime resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Julie now lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Here’s some very GOOD new that didn’t get much attention over the weekend. (Duh.) "Gender identity is real. The record makes this clear." ~Federal District Court Judge Robert Hinkle That’s what Hinkle wrote in his decision Thursday, upholding a permanent ruling in Florida last month that BLOCKED RESTRICTING ACCESS to gender-affirming care for trans adults and completely banned care for transgender minors. Here’s what else he wrote:“Some legislators plainly acted from old-fashioned discriminatory animus,” as he cited examples of lawmakers who called trans people “mutants” said that trans identity “is just ideological or made up or wokeism,” and said that the bill “saves trans people” and “recognizes who they are in the eyes of God.”And there’s more!“In time, discrimination against transgender individuals will diminish, just as racism and misogyny have diminished. To paraphrase a civil-rights advocate from an earlier time, the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. In the meantime, the federal courts have a role to play in upholding the Constitution and laws.”While I applaud Judge Hinkle’s moral, ethical, and constitutional ruling, I’m also celebrating with the trans folks in Florida, and their families. May we all be able to make the healthcare decision that are right for us. #transgenderrightsarehumanrights#transhealth#ProtectTransKids#lgbtqia … See MoreSee Less
After a momentous, monthlong June celebration of Queer Joy, July usually feels like a letdown. And this year is no exception. But I feel GREAT knowing there are LGBTQ+ Pride events happening around the world every month of the year except December! That means A LOT of visibility as thousands of people take to the streets year-round to celebrate the truth and beauty of queerness and honor the transcestors and gay liberationists who took a stand in 1969 (and before) against police brutality and violence. So this month I’m with you San Diego, Bristol, UK and Cologne, Germany!! Here at home, I get to relive the energy that comes with celebrating the expansiveness of LGBTQ+ folks by sharing some of my favorite Pride March 2024 marcher photos. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈#nycpride#NYCPride2024#NYCPrideMarch#LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights#queerjoy#beyourself … See MoreSee Less