Erin Reed (journalist)
American journalist and activist (born 1988/1989)
Erin Reed
Born 1988 or 1989 (age 35–36) Occupation(s) Journalist, transgender rights activist Notable work Erin in the Morning Partner(s) Zooey Zephyr (2022–present; engaged)
Erin Reed (born 1988 or 1989)[1] is an American journalist and transgender rights activist. She writes a newsletter titled Erin in the Morning .[2]
Career
Reed worked as a digital director for The American Independent from 2016 until 2021.[3] [4] While there, she created a column that made election predictions.[5]
After 2021, Reed worked as a transgender rights blogger. She focuses on legislation that impacts LGBT , and often specifically transgender , people.[3] [6] In addition to her blog, Reed has written for Harper's Bazaar ,[7] the Los Angeles Blade ,[8] and other publications.[9]
Activism
In 2019, Reed created a map of informed consent clinics to help trans people find healthcare providers.[4] In 2021, her data was used by anti-trans activists to harass healthcare providers on the list.[10] [11]
Reed was criticized in late 2022 for referring to an Ohio State Board of Education hearing as a "victory" in an article for Harper's Bazaar ; The Buckeye Flame , an Ohio LGBT newspaper, compared her article to George W. Bush 's Mission Accomplished speech from 2003.[12]
In 2023, Reed published a map tracking US states that had the most and least legislative protection for transgender individuals. She has updated the map as new laws are proposed and passed.[13] [14]
Personal life
Reed was raised in southern Louisiana,[15] and she now lives in Montgomery County, Maryland .[16]
Reed is transgender .[4] She began researching gender transition when she was 13.[4] However, she did not pursue it until her early 30s, as she did not know how to access healthcare options.[4] [15]
In 2022, Reed started a long-distance relationship with Montana state representative Zooey Zephyr .[17] They were engaged in May 2023.[18] Earlier that month, the couple was targeted in failed swatting attempts. Reed credited local police for stopping the incident.[16] [19] In June 2023, the Associated Press referred to Reed and Zephyr as "prominent figures in the world of LGBTQ+ advocacy," despite being unknown just a few months before.[17]
References
^ Munz, Michele (February 19, 2023). "Choice of lawyers for whistleblower at St. Louis transgender clinic taints her motive, critics say" . St. Louis Post-Dispatch . Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023 .
^ Reed, Erin (March 1, 2023). "Parents concerned as new state laws restrict rights of transgender children" (Interview). Interviewed by William Brangham . Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023 .
^ a b Fritz, Will (April 28, 2023). "Independent journalist Erin Reed discusses Republicans' anti-LGBTQ proposals" . The American Independent . Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ a b c d e O'Brien, Casey (October 16, 2019). "Meet the Woman Making It Easier for Trans People Around the Country to Get Hormones" . Rewire News Group . Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ "Erin Reed" . The American Independent . Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Hansford, Amelia (May 9, 2023). "Trans journalist Erin Reed makes sobering prediction on future of queer rights" . PinkNews . Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 .
^ "Erin Reed" . Harper's Bazaar . Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Reed, Erin (May 11, 2023). "Trans patients being dropped as Florida law bans "Up To 80%" " . Los Angeles Blade . Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 .
^ "Erin Reed" . Xtra Magazine . Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Skolnik, Jon (October 30, 2021). "Co-opting the message: How anti-trans activists hijacked a tool meant to help trans people" . Salon . Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Doyle, Jude Ellison S. (March 30, 2022). "Anti-Trans Extremists 'Come For' Doctors" . Ms. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Schneck, Ken (November 7, 2022). "National publication declares an LGBTQ+ Ohio 'victory'; the reality is…different" . The Buckeye Flame . Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023 .
^ Reed, Erin (March 5, 2023). "Second period anti-trans legislative risk assessment map" . Los Angeles Blade . Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Ali, Joe (March 19, 2023). "Activist creates map of US to show where it's safe to be trans" . PinkNews . Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ a b Parks, Casey (June 14, 2023). "LGBTQ+ Americans have stronger support than ever — and fiercer backlash" . The Washington Post . Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023 .
^ a b Ahaghotu, Chioma-Emilia; Leshan, Bruce (May 3, 2023). "Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr and her girlfriend avoid 'swatting' incidents" . WUSA . Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 .
^ a b Costley, Drew; Schoenbaum, Hannah; Hanson, Amy Beth (June 27, 2023). "Power couple Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed are spreading hope to fellow transgender people" . Missoula, Montana : Associated Press . Archived from the original on August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023 .
^ Yurcaba, Jo (May 8, 2023). "Trans Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr proposes to girlfriend at queer prom" . NBC News . Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 .
^ Wiggins, Christoper (May 2, 2023). "Montana Transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr's Girlfriend Foils SWATting Attempt" . The Advocate . Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023 .
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