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History Media

How I Broke, and Botched, the Brandon Teena Story

The original writer of the Village Voice story that inspired “Boys Don’t Cry” looks back on her reporting—and the huge error she still regrets.

Donna Minkowitz Village Voice Jun 2018 20min Permalink

Business

The Trans-Everything CEO

A profile of the highest-paid female executive in America, who was born male.

Lisa Miller New York Sep 2014 25min Permalink

Crime

The Transgender Crucible

CeCe McDonald, a homeless trans teen in Minneapolis, was charged with murder for defending herself. Then she became a folk hero.

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Previously: Sabrina Rubin Erdely on the Longform Podcast.

Sabrina Rubin Erdely Rolling Stone Jul 2014 25min Permalink

A Boy’s Life

Since he could speak, 8-year-old Brandon has insisted that he was meant to be a girl. This summer, his parents decided to let him grow up as one.

Hanna Rosin The Atlantic Nov 2008 15min Permalink