Basil Soper

Basil Soper is a transgender writer, activist, and Southerner who wears his heart on his sleeve. He's an astrology enthusiast and tears up when he watches unexpected-animal-friend videos on the internet. Basil's life goals are to write a memoir and be the best uncle ever to his niece, Penelope. Learn more about Basil at ncqueer.com.

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Basil Soper

10 best states to live in as a trans person

Cheers to these states actually caring about their trans citizens

8 Historical LGBTQ+ People to Dress Up As for Halloween

In need of some historical Halloween?

8 Ways to Be an Ally for the Trans Community

Being there for our trans brothers and sisters is extremely important—especially now.

6 Resources Every Trans Person (and Ally) Should Know About

These organizations and advocacy groups are provide critical resources to transgender and gender nonconforming people.

6 Ways Misogyny Has Become More Clear Since I Transitioned

The idea maybe problematic, but socially I've lived as a man and a woman — and sexism looks very differently as a dude.

An Open Letter to the Cis Straight Media on Orlando

Cis straight people need to check themselves, and let the LGBT community control this conversation.

6 Ways to Have Sober Fun at Pride

Pride is about so much more than getting intoxicated!

Orlando IS Family, and Parties ARE Sanctuaries

I am not Orlando, but Orlando was my family. Chosen family and parties can save lives.

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Basil Soper

Cheers to these states actually caring about their trans citizens

In need of some historical Halloween?

Being there for our trans brothers and sisters is extremely important—especially now.

These organizations and advocacy groups are provide critical resources to transgender and gender nonconforming people.

The idea maybe problematic, but socially I've lived as a man and a woman — and sexism looks very differently as a dude.

Cis straight people need to check themselves, and let the LGBT community control this conversation.

Pride is about so much more than getting intoxicated!

I am not Orlando, but Orlando was my family. Chosen family and parties can save lives.