Hannah Simpson
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Seeing 'The Parent Trap' as a Closeted Transgender Teen
The 1998 Parent Trap remake is a touchstone of the cinematic radar for countless millennial ladies now trudging into adulthood. You likely remember the ascent of the now fallen-angel Lindsay Lohan, or recall being wowed by Disney magic turning a single tween into twins. What I will never forget about The Parent Trap — as … → Read More
We Built Temporary Homes for Hurricane Survivors. It Was Very Jewish. –
“Welcome home,” the rabbi gleefully offered as I arrived early to help set up for Rosh Hashanah services at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Convention Center. A mental image of the number 400 immediately flooded my mind and my eyes watered. That’s how many cots, allotted 5’x8’ each, give or take 50, I’d → Read More
Make Your Challah TRANSGENDER This Pride!
Share this flag-based confection with loved ones. Read More → Read More
What It Really Feels Like To Get Publicly Outed As Transgender
What we saw was uniquely beautiful yet troubling, emblematic of existence in this world while trans. → Read More
Hannah Simpson
Hannah Simpson is a transgender advocate, writer, educator, comedian, marathoner, traveler and unabashed nerd based in NYC. She speaks to schools, businesses, and even military bases on embracing trans and nonbinary identity. You might have seen her as a guest on Melissa Harris-Perry on MSNBC, or on WNYW Fox 5's Good Day New York. Follow her at HannahSimpson.com, on Twitter @hannsimp, or… → Read More
Governor Cuomo Lights The Night For Trans Visibility, And You Probably Missed It
But his gesture shows that we have a fighting chance as long as he's in office. → Read More
Governor Cuomo Lights The Night For Trans Visibility, And You Probably Missed It
But his gesture shows that we have a fighting chance as long as he's in office. → Read More
Commentary: Anti-Transgender Bus Invades New York City
Trans advocate Hannah Simpson shares her thoughts on the so-called "Free Speech Bus," which is touring the East Coast spreading an anti-trans message. → Read More
I Am Cait didn't deserve the hate
Caitlyn Jenner’s reality show, like its subject, was far from perfect. But it changed perceptions of trans people forever and advanced our struggle for equal rights → Read More
I'm scared of what the estrogen shortage might do to trans women like me
I always was a woman, simply one with a hormone deficiency. Being deprived of estrogen injections is like taking insulin from a diabetic → Read More
A Trans Singer's Powerful Message: "I Am A Girl, Always Have Been, Always Will Be"
Summer Luk tells Hannah Simpson the story behind her music video, "I Am A Girl," and what it means for trans women to find acceptance. → Read More
Hannah Simpson's Recent Articles
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5 Ways To Be A Trans Ally This Thanksgiving
The holidays can be stressful for everyone, but trans and gender non-conforming people face a unique set of challenges. Here's how you can help them. → Read More
Reintroducing yourself on Yom Kippur
Allow me to reintroduce myself. If you’ve known be prior, you might suspect that I no longer wish to...... → Read More
Op-ed: Why This Trans Woman Doesn't Want to Ban Drag, But Say 'Thank You'
The controversial decision to exclude drag performers from a pride festival in Scotland raised not only eyebrows but also the ire of a transgender writer who credits drag with inspiring her transition. → Read More
One Member Of The Transgender Community Has A Wish List For "I Am Cait"
If the Vanity Fair cover was her christening and the ESPYs her coronation, then I Am Cait will show us what to make of Queen Caitlyn, who now reigns upon Trans-Camelot. As we await Sunday night’s series premiere on E!, here are five things the world — and the transgender community in particular → Read More
What Bathing-Suit Shopping As A Trans Woman Is Like
Standing in a fluorescent-lit retail fitting room can feel like the tangible analog to being trapped within many proverbial boxes. Strips of hygienic plastic lining were on the walls, floor, and sticking to my feet. I was scared, nearly to the point of wetting myself. Frustrated, yet determined, I → Read More