Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The Netflix hit’s newest season introduces Cal, a Black nonbinary character who presents a new standard for intersectional representation in the media.

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Set in a world where youth can shift between genders whenever they want, this webtoon highlights the intricacies of gender performance and individuality.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The open letter against ‘cancel culture’ was mostly signed by people with enormous influence — those who least need to worry about ‘cancellation.’

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

As transgender visibility increases, seeing might be believing, but understanding is so much more.

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

It makes a lot more sense and it’s a lot more fun.

Natalya Pomeroy, University of Houston

Despite the harassment from administration personnel, transgender teachers make their classrooms a safe place for students.

Brandi Loving, St. Mary's University

With so many people revolutionizing their own pronoun and gender identity, will the constant changes hinder more than they help?