Erin Reed

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Erin Reed
Born1988or1989(age 36–37)
Louisiana, U.S.
Education Louisiana State University [1]
Occupation(s)Journalist, transgender rights activist
Notable workErin in the Morning
Spouse
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(m. 2024)​
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NewsletterErin In The Morning
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Erin Reed (born 1988or1989) [2] is an American journalist and transgender rights activist. She writes a newsletter titled Erin in the Morning, with over 120,000 subscribers as of September 2025. [3]

Contents

Gender clinic map

Reed began researching gender transition when she was 13, [4] but she did not pursue it until her early 30s, not knowing how to navigate healthcare options. [4] [5] In 2019, Reed created a popular Google map of informed consent clinics, clinics which help transgender people access care, such as hormones, with reduced overhead. Reed was inspired to create it after spending too long looking for clinics and learning that her nearest suitable clinic was more than three hours away. [6] [4]

In 2021, her data was used by anti-trans activists to harass healthcare providers on the list, motivated by their thought of it facilitating children access to medical transition. [7] [8]

Career

Reed worked as a digital director for The American Independent (formerly known as Shareblue) from 2016 until 2021. [4]

After 2021, Reed worked as a transgender rights blogger. She publishes the newsletter Erin in the Morning, [9] focusing on legislation that impacts LGBT, and often specifically transgender, people. [10] Reed begun working on her newsletter full time in 2022. [6] The same year, 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. [11] Reed was awarded 2024's Outstanding Blog at the GLAAD Media Awards. [12]

Personal life

Reed was raised in southern Louisiana, [5] and she now lives in Montgomery County, Maryland. [13] Reed has a son. [14] [15]

In 2022, Reed started a long-distance relationship with Montana state representative Zooey Zephyr. [16] They were engaged in 2023 [17] after Zephyr proposed at a local gay prom. [18] In 2023, the couple was targeted in failed swatting attempts. Reed credited local police for stopping the incident. [13] [19]

Reed and Zephyr were married in December 2024. The wedding ceremony was held at the Missoula County Fairgrounds in Montana, and was officiated by GLAAD president Sarah Kate Ellis.

In 2024, Reed endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election. [20] She highlighted in public appearances that the Trump reelection campaign devoted significant funding towards anti-transgender advertising. [20] [21] She emphasizes the importance of local elections specifically. [21]

References

  1. ↑ "Erin Reed". LinkedIn.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Substack. "Erin Reed | Substack". substack.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 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.
  5. 1 2 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.
  6. 1 2 Fraizer, Emmet (February 22, 2024). "The Mainstream Media Is Failing Trans People. These Journalists Are Fighting Back". ISSN   0027-8378 . Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Levesque, Brody (May 13, 2024). "Journalist Erin Reed wins Best Blog at 35th annual GLAAD awards". Los Angeles Blade: LGBTQ News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  13. 1 2 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.
  14. ↑ "Power couple Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed are spreading hope to fellow trans people". NBC News. Associated Press. June 27, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  15. ↑ Rudolph, Dana (May 11, 2025). "Trans journalist Erin Reed gushes about co-parenting with Zooey Zephyr". LGBTQ Nation . Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. ↑ Sprayregen, Molly (May 8, 2023). "Trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr proposes to journalist girlfriend at queer prom". LGBTQ Nation. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  19. ↑ 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.
  20. 1 2 "Why anti-transgender political ads are dominating the airwaves this election". PBS . November 2, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  21. 1 2 "Erin Reed on Pride and the Fight for Transgender Rights". Center for American Progress Action. June 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
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