American journalist and activist (born 1988/1989)
Erin Reed
Born 1988 or 1989 (age 35–36) Occupation(s) Journalist,
transgender rights activist Notable work Erin in the Morning Partner(s)
Zooey Zephyr (2022–present; engaged)
Erin T. Reed (born 1988 or 1989)
[1] is an American journalist and
transgender rights activist. She writes a newsletter titled Erin in the Morning .
[2]
Career
Reed worked as a digital director for
The American Independent from 2016 until 2021.
[3]
[4] While there, she created a column that made election predictions.
[5]
After 2021, Reed worked as a
transgender rights blogger. She focuses on legislation that impacts
LGBT , and often specifically
transgender , people.
[3]
[6] In addition to her blog, Reed has written for
Harper's Bazaar ,
[7] the
Los Angeles Blade ,
[8] and other publications.
[9]
Activism
In 2019, Reed created a map of
informed consent clinics to help trans people find healthcare providers.
[4] In 2021, her data was used by anti-trans activists to harass healthcare providers on the list.
[10]
[11]
Reed was criticized in late 2022 for referring to an Ohio State Board of Education hearing as a "victory" in an article for
Harper's Bazaar ;
The Buckeye Flame , an Ohio LGBT newspaper, compared her article to
George W. Bush 's
Mission Accomplished speech from 2003.
[12]
In 2023, Reed published a map tracking US states that had the most and least legislative protection for
transgender individuals. She has updated the map as new laws are proposed and passed.
[13]
[14]
Personal life
Reed was raised in southern Louisiana,
[15] and she now lives in
Montgomery County, Maryland .
[16]
Reed is
transgender .
[4] She began researching
gender transition when she was 13.
[4] However, she did not pursue it until her early 30s, as she did not know how to access healthcare options.
[4]
[15]
In 2022, Reed started a
long-distance relationship with
Montana state representative
Zooey Zephyr .
[17] They were engaged in May 2023.
[18] Earlier that month, the couple was targeted in failed
swatting attempts. Reed credited local police for stopping the incident.
[16]
[19] In June 2023, the
Associated Press referred to Reed and Zephyr as "prominent figures in the world of LGBTQ+ advocacy," despite being unknown just a few months before.
[17]
References
^ Munz, Michele (February 19, 2023).
"Choice of lawyers for whistleblower at St. Louis transgender clinic taints her motive, critics say" .
St. Louis Post-Dispatch .
Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023 .
^ Reed, Erin (March 1, 2023).
"Parents concerned as new state laws restrict rights of transgender children" (Interview). Interviewed by
William Brangham .
Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023 .
^
a
b Fritz, Will (April 28, 2023).
"Independent journalist Erin Reed discusses Republicans' anti-LGBTQ proposals" .
The American Independent .
Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^
a
b
c
d
e O'Brien, Casey (October 16, 2019).
"Meet the Woman Making It Easier for Trans People Around the Country to Get Hormones" .
Rewire News Group .
Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^
"Erin Reed" .
The American Independent .
Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Hansford, Amelia (May 9, 2023).
"Trans journalist Erin Reed makes sobering prediction on future of queer rights" .
PinkNews .
Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 .
^
"Erin Reed" .
Harper's Bazaar .
Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Reed, Erin (May 11, 2023).
"Trans patients being dropped as Florida law bans "Up To 80%" " .
Los Angeles Blade .
Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 .
^
"Erin Reed" .
Xtra Magazine .
Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Skolnik, Jon (October 30, 2021).
"Co-opting the message: How anti-trans activists hijacked a tool meant to help trans people" .
Salon .
Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Doyle, Jude Ellison S. (March 30, 2022).
"Anti-Trans Extremists 'Come For' Doctors" .
Ms.
Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Schneck, Ken (November 7, 2022).
"National publication declares an LGBTQ+ Ohio 'victory'; the reality is…different" .
The Buckeye Flame .
Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023 .
^ Reed, Erin (March 5, 2023).
"Second period anti-trans legislative risk assessment map" .
Los Angeles Blade .
Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Ali, Joe (March 19, 2023).
"Activist creates map of US to show where it's safe to be trans" .
PinkNews .
Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^
a
b Parks, Casey (June 14, 2023).
"LGBTQ+ Americans have stronger support than ever — and fiercer backlash" .
The Washington Post .
Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023 .
^
a
b Ahaghotu, Chioma-Emilia; Leshan, Bruce (May 3, 2023).
"Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr and her girlfriend avoid 'swatting' incidents" .
WUSA .
Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 .
^
a
b Costley, Drew; Schoenbaum, Hannah; Hanson, Amy Beth (June 27, 2023).
"Power couple Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed are spreading hope to fellow transgender people" .
Missoula, Montana :
Associated Press .
Archived from the original on August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023 .
^ Yurcaba, Jo (May 8, 2023).
"Trans Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr proposes to girlfriend at queer prom" .
NBC News .
Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 .
^ Wiggins, Christoper (May 2, 2023).
"Montana Transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr's Girlfriend Foils SWATting Attempt" .
The Advocate .
Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023 .
External links