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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Publicado no/na: 50.50: OpinionPatriarchy, not biology, disadvantages cis women in sportBlaming trans women for the disadvantages faced by women in sport lets the real culprit off the hook
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Publicado no/na: 50.50: FeatureHow 2022 will be remembered for trans people in the UKScotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill ended the year on a high note – almost. Here’s 2022 in trans history
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Publicado no/na: 50.50: NewsParents say trans youth were ‘left in limbo’ following Tavistock legal caseMermaids report shows negative impact of Bell v Tavistock legal case on trans children and their parents
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Publicado no/na: 50.50: NewsStaff at trans charity targeted by trolls describe impact of abuse and doxxingMermaids staff received more than 100 abusive calls and messages in the wake of a misleading news article
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Publicado no/na: 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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Publicado no/na: 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