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Sandy Ernest Allen is a freelance journalist, essayist, author and speaker. His work tends to focus on gender and on mental health from a human rights perspective. Sandy has contributed to many publications, including Eater, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, The Believer, The Cut, Them, 99% Invisible and This American Life, amongst others. Sandy and his work have been praised by likes of The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, O Magazine and The New Republic. His debut book was a formally and thematica…

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Diagnoses like "Gender Dysphoria" May Not Be Medically Real - But They Sure Are Politically So - ...

Diagnoses like "Gender Dysphoria" May Not Be Medically Real - But They Sure Are Politically So - ...

In Skrmetti, the court's legal logic hinges upon a medical disorder, which has never been proven to exist- an…

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The Delicious, Life-Saving Joys of the 'Trad Trans' Lifestyle

The Delicious, Life-Saving Joys of the 'Trad Trans' Lifestyle

For a trans, queer and rural guy like me, growing my own food is part of how I stay alive

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Learning to Pee, at Age 37

Learning to Pee, at Age 37

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A Brilliant Cure but We Lost the Patient - Believer Magazine

A Brilliant Cure but We Lost the Patient - Believer Magazine

A shock survivor I knew years ago-an activist I'd flown out West to meet because I was writing a profile of h…

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Into the Woods with 150 Trans Men

Into the Woods with 150 Trans Men

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How to Talk Like a Man

How to Talk Like a Man

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The Catskills Resort That Became a Piece of Trans History Original

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By Sandy Allen
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This essay is part of Going Out, a series of stories celebrating LGBTQIA+ travel. Sometimes when fellow trans people learn I live in the remote Catskills Mountains of upstate New York, they’ll be confused by that choice. But to me there’s nothing confusing about electing to live out here, where I’m surrounded by many more trees than people.
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5 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Rhode Island This Year

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By Sandy Allen
| WorldAtlas
Rhode Island is brimming with natural wonders that highlight the variety of its landscapes and seascapes. Along the Atlantic Coast and Narragansett Bay, islands and beaches are habitats for harbor seals and seabirds, set against cliffs and historic lighthouses. Block Island emphasizes coastal scenery and historical significance, while inland kettle ponds and quaking bogs preserve remnants of the Ice Age.
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10 Best Lakeside Towns in New Hampshire

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By Sandy Allen
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New Hampshire’s lakeside towns combine scenic beauty and outdoor recreation with the comfortable appeal of small-town communities. Meredith and Center Harbor, on Lakes Winnipesaukee and Squam, share an inviting atmosphere that encourages extended visits. In Newbury, Lake Sunapee’s accessible waterfronts complement year-round recreational opportunities.
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