Our Joy Will Prevail

Words in support of queer and trans youth thriving, from a fundraiser keynote.

Oct 3 • 

Lily E. Rood

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September 2025

They Want Us Small

On resisting fascist pressure and taking up space.

Sep 23 • 

Lily E. Rood

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No, We Don't Have to Live in Harmony With Ben Shapiro

We have to live with — not platform — one another.

Sep 17 • 

Lily E. Rood

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July 2025

A Moral Moment?

Actions speak louder than words.

Jul 30 • 

Lily E. Rood

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A Milestone and a Reflection

With gratitude.

Jul 17 • 

Lily E. Rood

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On Trans Friendship

At 20, love compounds.

Jul 8 • 

Lily E. Rood

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It Was Never About the Children

A shocking page in a predictable playbook exposes SCOTUS's game.

Jul 6 • 

Lily E. Rood

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June 2025

I Am Not Afraid

On the tension between fear and its powerlessness, and on collective liberation.

Jun 24 • 

Lily E. Rood

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February 2025

Launching to Lead

Today, I launched a national trans leadership organization.

Feb 24 • 

Lily E. Rood

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SEE HISTORY; BE HISTORY

Stonewall is forever. Trans joy is inevitable.

Feb 16 • 

Lily E. Rood

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January 2025

don't say dyke: an essay by a friend

Uplifting another Substack writer's important essay

Jan 22 • 

Lily E. Rood

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Hope Before the Storm

Capturing three moments of radical hope as our circumstances darken but our lights shine only brighter.

Jan 20 • 

Lily E. Rood

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