PinnedRachel SaundersMy name is Rachel Saunders, and I am a proud trans womanSome things are worth keeping private, which is why I tend to guard my personal identity closely. Since I came out in 2000 I have tended to…·3 min read·Mar 8, 2024--9--9
Rachel SaundersBecoming a law scholarIn the deep dark days of 2000 I stepped onto the University of Central Lancashire’s campus for the first time, eager to learn and passion…·5 min read·5 days ago----
Rachel SaundersTrans identities are not a religionBeing trans has always been a safe space for me, a place where being me has simply been, no stress, nothing to hide. Growing up a…·5 min read·6 days ago--2--2
Rachel SaundersSex work inclusive feminismOver the last couple of weeks I have noticed an uptick in women reverting back to sex work in order to afford the cost of living. Layoffs…·5 min read·May 12, 2024--2--2
Rachel SaundersCreating a queer concordanceTell me you are gay, about the women you slept with, about that dress you tried on that affirmed your identity, about all the queer things…·5 min read·May 11, 2024--1--1
Rachel SaundersTransing away the boyOne of the issues Hilary Cass asserted in her recent report was the potential transing of gay, lesbian, and bisexual children through…·5 min read·May 10, 2024--1--1
Rachel SaundersCreating a trans narrative of hospitalityThere is only so far any community can go in building bridges before it becomes supine before an oppressor; is this a truism, or a loaded…·4 min read·May 7, 2024----
Rachel SaundersTo a woman in this worldThere a few things as daunting as being a young single woman walking into a bar with a sea of men waiting for you to navigate to get to the…·4 min read·May 7, 2024----
Rachel SaundersGender identity is not a power playOne of the aggravating things about people stating that gender ideology is a thing is that they fundamentally misunderstand what an…·4 min read·May 5, 2024--2--2
Rachel SaundersBlack coffee and dark chocolate: changing tastesCold black coffee is one of those adult delights that took me till my 40s to really enjoy. Hot coffee hits the spot and keeps you going…·5 min read·May 4, 2024--1--1