The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 84: True Allyship and Standing Up to the Patriot Front

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 84: True Allyship and Standing Up to the Patriot Front

To start this week’s show, I reflect on the current political landscape and examine what true transgender allyship looks like, contrasting the harmful scapegoating by some politicians with the fierce advocacy of leaders like Senator Ed Markey and Representative Pramila Jayapal. We also take a solemn moment to honor Juniper Blessing, a young trans woman tragically taken from us too soon. Later, I am joined by award-winning journalist Christopher Wiggins from The Advocate to discuss his harrowing reporting on a Patriot Front white nationalist march on the D.C. Metro and the remarkable courage of one marginalized man who stood his ground. Finally, I wrap up the episode by celebrating a progressive membership update from the Daughters of the American Revolution, sharing our latest podcast milestones, and offering a vital reminder about the 988 crisis lifeline.

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 83: Breaking Down the Supreme Court Trans Sports Ban and Texas Anti Trans Politics

To start this week’s show, I break down the devastating new U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Title IX that bars transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams. I examine the majority opinion authored by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, alarming concurring statements regarding mental health, and the troubling legal precedents this sets for our community. Later, I am joined by independent journalist Aleksandra Vaca for a powerful conversation about navigating the hostile political landscape in Texas. We discuss the Texas GOP’s aggressive anti-trans platform planks, the reality of living under oppressive state mandates, and the resilience required of young trans people today. Finally, I wrap up the episode by analyzing the broader national implications of the court’s ruling, calling out political silence, and sharing an urgent message of solidarity and hope. #IllegalTransWoman #EllieKrug #TransRights #SupremeCourt #TitleIX #TexasGOP #TransYouth #LGBTQNews #TransAthletes #HumanRights

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 82: Live from Twin Cities Pride 2026

This week, I am thrilled to bring you a very special episode recorded live from Loring Park in Minneapolis during the massive Twin Cities Pride festival! To kick things off, I sit down with my dear friends Frank and Ryan to dive into their personal coming out stories and discuss what Pride truly means to our community today. We also get real about the current political climate, exploring our fears and hopes for LGBTQ+ rights as we navigate the harsh realities of America in 2026. After a quick break, I’m joined by Isabella and her wife Trish for a beautiful conversation about love, resilience, and navigating Trish’s gender transition after decades of marriage. Finally, we unpack the terrifying impact of anti-trans political rhetoric, and I share the full story behind my recent departure from my long-running column at Lavender Magazine.

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 81: Unpacking the OMB Plan to Erase Transgender People

To start this week’s show I fly solo for a special “Ellie’s Talking Head” episode to break down a terrifying new proposed federal rule from the Office of Management and Budget. I dive deep into this massive 400-page document spearheaded by Project 2025 architect Russell Vought, exposing how it aims to leverage federal grant money to effectively erase transgender people from public life. We unpack the devastating reality that any hospital, school, library, or non-profit receiving federal dollars could lose their funding if they support DEI initiatives or simply acknowledge a transgender person’s existence. Finally, I wrap up the first segment by exploring the sinister pre-issuance review process designed to strictly enforce this ideological compliance before we head into a quick break. #TheIllegalTransWoman #EllieKrug #TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTQIA #PrideMonth #ProtectTransKids #Transgender #Project2025 #HumanRights #TransAdvocacy

The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 80: Live from Golden Valley Pride 2026!

We’re broadcasting live from the Golden Valley Pride festival in Minnesota to celebrate our beautiful and diverse community! I first sit down with my dear friend Christopher to discuss the emotional weight of his first Pride parade in the 1990s, the tragic history of the AIDS epidemic, and the vital importance of solidarity between gay men and transgender women. I am then joined by Jess Braverman, the Legal Director for Gender Justice, to unpack their critical advocacy work in Minneapolis. We discuss their recent landmark court victory protecting a transgender powerlifter from discrimination, the rise of exclusionary ideologies, and right-wing threats to gender-affirming care funding. Finally, I wrap up the episode with my regular News Bites and some uplifting Random Acts. #EllieKrug #TheIllegalTransWoman #GoldenValleyPride #TransgenderRights #GenderJustice #LGBTQIA #PrideMonth #TransAllyship #TransJoy #MinnesotaPride