In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with award-winning journalist and author Meredith Talusan (she/they), the executive editor of them. Topics include:  Third gender traditions in the Philippines Becoming the first openly trans staff writer at BuzzFeed Existing as a minority who often passes as “””normal””” (cis/white) Adding specificity, nuance, and good faith to the American feminist movement Learn more about our This Week in Gender topic by listening to our previous episode, Gender 201.  Referenced essays: How #MeToo Stands to Marginalize Trans and Gender-Nonconforming People by Meredith Talusan I’m a Trans Woman Who Detransitioned to Become a Mom by Lara Americo On Being Queer and Happily Single — Except When I'm Not by Brandon Taylor Twitter Needs to Treat Misgendering Trans People as Hate Speech by Meredith Talusan Send us your comments, questions, and feelings at gendereveal@gmail.com or on Twitter. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!