Meredith Talusan
Contact this reporter at meredith.talusan@buzzfeed.com
I Hid My Transition For Years. I Regret It Now.
"I came to understand that what I wanted was to be seen as my complete self — my gender, my race, my history — without being judged because of it." An excerpt from Fairest: A Memoir.
As A Former Child Star, I'm Suspicious Of Buying Into The Cult Of Celebrity
As a child actor, I wanted people to see the real me rather than an idealized version of me. Now, I'm all too aware that celebrities can never live up to people’s fantasies.
You Need These Fabulous Glitter Chocolate Chip Cookies In Your Life
Lots of butter, lots of glitter.
This Former Couple Documented Their Gender Transitions In Gorgeous Photos
As Rhys Ernst and Zackary Drucker went through their gender transitions together, they documented the process in intimate photographs. The Transparent co-producers spoke to BuzzFeed News about collaboration, adolescence, and what happens when the private becomes public — especially once a relationship ends.
Trans-Themed Web Series "Her Story" Just Got Nominated For An Emmy
The six-episode web series is the only independently produced project nominated for Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series, a new category this year.
Prominent Trans Lawyer Picked To Run National Trans Rights Legal Group
Jillian Weiss, a professor who also has been behind cutting-edge employment litigation on behalf of transgender people, will take the helm of the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund.
This Is How Queer People In Orlando Are Mourning After The Pulse Shooting
In the days after the Pulse massacre, performers in Orlando’s LGBT club scene were recovering from trauma and mourning their friends. But because people have flocked to Orlando’s other gay bars, and because the rent needs to get paid, LGBT nightlife staffers have had to work through their pain in public — not to mention the emotional labor involved in being the face of a national tragedy. Here’s how they’re coping: in stolen, private moments among the queer families that love them.
We Gave 16 Trans People Makeovers To Honor Their Idols
"I hope when people who feel left out because of their gender expression see this post, they'll feel like we're honoring them." - Jeffrey Marsh
These Trans Women Have Messages For Their Moms On Mother's Day
"Thank you for always loving me, for receiving me as my authentic and unapologetic self. I love you mom."
16 Reactions Any Trans Woman Who's Been To A Party Will Recognize
"So what do you think of Caitlyn Jenner?"
Why Call Centers Might Be The Most Radical Workplaces In The Philippines
You may not realize it, but the person on the other side of your customer service phone call might be transgender. On calls, Filipino workers can safely adopt women's voices, names, and clothing, all while earning a decent wage. But their success at work doesn't protect them from the discrimination they face outside of it.
These Awesome Nude Portraits Show The Range Of Trans Men's Bodies
"The guys are all different body types, so other guys could see that wherever they are in their transition, their identities are valid."
All The Questions You Had About Tucking, But Were Afraid To Ask
For many people, particularly trans women, tucking can be both necessary and life-affirming – but there's not a lot of information out there about how to do so safely. Here's what you need to get started.