Maysa is a transfeminist journalist from London, UK and openDemocracy’s trans rights reporting fellow. In her work she centres the perspectives of transfeminine people who experience racism, classism and disability. She is investigating the barriers that trans people face in accessing hormone replacement therapy, and has written on the economic effects of transphobia in the UK. Previously, she spearheaded a campaign to improve trans experiences at university and has coordinated a network delivering free services to trans people.
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Published in: 50.50: OpinionWhy the onus shouldn’t be on LGBTIQ+ people to ‘come out’OPINION: LGBTIQ+ people are expected to declare who we are. But when we come out, there’s no guarantee of respect
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Published in: Home: OpinionLet’s not forget about the heatwave now it’s overMany acted like COVID was over once restrictions ended. Let’s not do the same with the latest devastating heatwave
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Published in: 50.50: FeatureHow trans footballers are finding community in grassroots sportVicious backlash against trans people in sport hasn’t stopped players finding supportive, nurturing teams
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Published in: Home: NewsUK accused of failing trafficking victims in new US government reportTories urged to let the findings serve as a ‘wake-up call’ over bill that penalises victims forced to commit crimes
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Published in: 50.50: OpinionThe Tory leadership contest is becoming a transphobia contestKemi Badenoch, Penny Mordaunt and Rishi Sunak are competing to see who can make things worst for us
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Published in: 50.50: Feature5 things the next Tory leader could do to help LGBTQ+ people‘We need fair, equal access to healthcare, not a pointless war of words’