Erin Reed (journalist)

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Erin Reed
Born1988or1989(age 35–36)
Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation(s)Journalist, transgender rights activist
Notable workErin in the Morning
Partner(s) Zooey Zephyr (2022–present; engaged)
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Last updated: October 30, 2024

Erin Reed (born 1988or1989) [1] is an American journalist and transgender rights activist. She writes a newsletter titled Erin in the Morning. [2]

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Career

Reed worked as a digital director for The American Independent from 2016 until 2021. [3] [4] While there, she created a column that made election predictions. [5]

After 2021, Reed worked as a transgender rights blogger. She focuses on legislation that impacts LGBT, and often specifically transgender, people. [3] [6] In addition to her blog, Reed has written for Harper's Bazaar , [7] the Los Angeles Blade , [8] and other publications. [9] In 2024, she won the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Jeanne Córdova award. [10]

Activism

In 2019, Reed created a map of informed consent clinics to help trans people find healthcare providers. [4] In 2021, her data was used by anti-trans activists to harass healthcare providers on the list. [11] [12]

In 2023, 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. [13] [14]

In 2024, Reed endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election. [15]

Personal life

Reed was raised in southern Louisiana, [16] and she now lives in Montgomery County, Maryland. [17]

Reed is transgender. [4] She began researching gender transition when she was 13. [4] However, she did not pursue it until her early 30s, as she did not know how to access healthcare options. [4] [16]

In 2022, Reed started a long-distance relationship with Montana state representative Zooey Zephyr. [18] They were engaged in May 2023. [19] Earlier that month, the couple was targeted in failed swatting attempts. Reed credited local police for stopping the incident. [17] [20] In June 2023, the Associated Press referred to Reed and Zephyr as "prominent figures in the world of LGBTQ+ advocacy," despite being unknown just a few months before. [18]

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  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. 1 2 Fritz, Will (April 28, 2023). "Independent journalist Erin Reed discusses Republicans' anti-LGBTQ proposals". The American Independent . Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
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  15. ↑ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-anti-transgender-political-ads-are-dominating-the-airwaves-this-election
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 1 2 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.
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