𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 𝓐𝓻𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓻🏳️‍⚧️

Anni Arbour, transgender writer.

Just because I'm feeling a bit colorless today--and it is Monochromatic Monday, after all--here I am as Dark Anni.

You created a CLASSIC, Jadzia! Can't wait to see your Justice League Special and the next Galaxy graphic novel, AS THE WORLD FALLS DOWN.

Anni Arbour, transgender journalist.

My transgender community will never truly gain equality with the cisgender one, until we stop putting the "trans" prefix before our gender description and start referring to ourselves simply as men and women.

I am a woman!

Anni Arbour, transgender journalist, goth, lesbian, and a shape-shifting Skrull hell-bent on galactic domination.

ANNI IN SUNSHINE

It feels like springtime around the edges today!

I can't wait for warm weather!

Anni Arbour, transgender journalist, author and sex maniac.

AND CLOSE THE DOOR BEHIND YOU...

I look like the teacher who came into class Monday morning, smelling of alcohol and slurring her words, who at the end of class tells you to stay behind because she wants to have a word with you, alone.

Love it, Jadzia! Fun fact: My cousin was one of the stars of "Twin Peaks." 😉

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MI_Transgender_Friend Membership Drive

We are a Michigan-based trans group devoted to the trans community everywhere.

If you are trans person seeking community, join us! You will be respected and valued in our group.

The safest of trans safe spaces anywhere.

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From the MI_transgender_friend community on Reddit: OZMA #1 Special Edition Explore this post and more from the MI_transgender_friend community

OZMA #1 Special Edition Kickstarter

I don't usually support crowd-funding efforts, but I fully endorse this one aimed at the publication of Lifeline Comics, OZMA #1.

This comic is a fully-queer version of Ozma, the trans witch of Oz.

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From the MI_transgender_friend community on Reddit: There Is A Trans Winter Olympian, And Nobody Cares Explore this post and more from the MI_transgender_friend community

THERE IS A TRANS WINTER OLYMPIAN, YET NOBODY CARES

Elis Lundholm is a trans man competing for the Swedish women's ski team in moguls. Yet, you probably have never heard of him unless you caught the NBC Sports commentators continually misgendering him during his run.

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From the MI_transgender_friend community on Reddit: Happy Valentine's Day! Explore this post and more from the MI_transgender_friend community

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Valentine's Day is a contrived holiday beloved by Hallmark, candy companies and cheesy movie makers.

But it also has real life consequences, both endearing and heartbreaking.

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Anni Arbour with blonde hair, photo

I HAD A BLONDE MOMENT

Donald Oliver Bury, 1956 photo

SIMPLER TIMES. BETTER TIMES?

In 1956, a school teacher in Haydon Bridge, England, came back after Easter break with a new name and revealed true gender.

And apparently, nobody was upset by it.

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From the MI_transgender_friend community on Reddit: The Super Queer Bowl Explore this post and more from the MI_transgender_friend community

THE SUPER QUEER BOWL

I know the NFL will deny it, but just looking at the color scheme of the logo for Super Bowl LX™, I know that it had to be designed by a trans person!

Now I have something to cheer about on Sunday!

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From the MI_transgender_friend community on Reddit: Wheel You Go To The Prom With Me!? Explore this post and more from the MI_transgender_friend community

Wheel You Go To The Prom With Me!?

It's not often you get to let your trans flag fly in a public safe space. Well, the Detroit Roller Derby team is holding a dance this weekend where the local trans community can do just that!

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From the MI_transgender_friend community on Reddit: Faster, Higher, Stronger – Transphobic Explore this post and more from the MI_transgender_friend community

FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER – TRANSPHOBIC

The biennial appearance of the Olympic games is one of the rare instances of popular jingoistic pride still existent in America.

For just about everyone except trans people.

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White flag of surrender

ARGUING 101, LESSON 1

If you deploy the phrase, “Do you think you're smarter than me?” angrily during a disagreement, you've announced surrender.

Sorry to inform you, but there are people smarter than you in the world.

Using it means you've run out of facts. Besides--it makes you look weak.

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MI TRANSGENDER FRIEND

Have you visited the MI_Transgender_Friend subreddit yet? If not, why not?

It's the trans-friendliest, trans-safest, trans-happiest place on Earth!

Join us!

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Especially since DC has Galaxy already. She is the trans superhero we need and Jadzia Axelrod--a trans woman--does a fantastic job writing her. Featherweight is a step backward and I don't get why the editor's at DC greenlighted her.

DC Comics "Featherweight" trans character

THOUGHTS ABOUT FEATHERWEIGHT?

I'm a little late to the game when it comes to DC Comics new "transgender" character, Featherweight.

From comments and panels seen online, I'm stunned DC produced such a comic when they already have Jadzia Axelrod's "Galaxy" as part of their universe.

Do better DC.

White Walkers

Damn. Now they're on horses!

I'm so tired of this weather. I can see a group of White Walkers gathering at the end of my street. 🥶

I think perchance they were looking at his inner thigh, Jadzia. It's coloring makes it look like, uh, something unintended to the prurient, Puritan eye.

Transphobia is never about anything you've ever done to someone. It's always about the fears they have that they are more like you than they are afraid to admit.

trans writer Jadzia Axelrod photo and her comic book creations.

JADZIA AXELROD HAS CREATED THE TRANS SUPERHERO WE ALWAYS NEEDED

Happy to report that my article about the wonderful trans comic book writer Jadzia Axelrod has gone live on the Pride Source site today!

Check it out and also check out everything Jadzia has written!

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Glorious Gwen!

Transgender Unity Coalition's "Rally Of Love." Feb. 14, 2026.

VALENTINE'S DAY "RALLY OF LOVE"

The Transgender Unity Coalition has come up with a great idea. They suggest the trans community celebrate Valentine's Day with a "Rally Of Love."

Instead of spending that day alone and isolated, get with some trans friends and loved ones.

And share the love. 💘

From the MI_transgender_friend community on Reddit: Trans Influencer Database Explore this post and more from the MI_transgender_friend community

TRANS INFLUENCER DATABASE

Have you ever wanted to contact Laverne Cox, Jazz Jennings, or Dylan Mulvaney? Well, there's a database that apparently provides you with an opportunity to do so.

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If only we were all so lucky, Gwen!

Manufactured Outrage: Trans Athlete Complaint Reveals Coordinated Attack on Michigan Student A cisgender girl who never saw a trans teammate in the locker room claims privacy violation, and Michigan's latest sports battle heads to court. I try hard

MANUFACTURED OUTRAGE

A high school not far from me dared to allow a trans girl to play on their women's basketball team.

Of course, that has set the hair of many conservative parents on fire.

My thoughts about the ensuing "outrage" appear here:

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JUST A THOUGHT...

Since trans people have "deadnames," shouldn't their current one be referred to as a "living name?"

Or, alernatively, "given" and "chosen" names?

OK. Now I can fall asleep.