the citizen trans* {project} by new words {press} seeks to publish & archive the voices & experiences of trans* writers in this anti-trans, post-election country. we’re sad. we’re angry. we’re disillusioned, tired & betrayed. as writers, it’s our job to write regardless. to shed light. to truth tell. to burn. the theme is simple: post-election writing. send us your tears, your rage, your hope, your hopelessness. send us your words. there is no voting process. if it’s on theme, we publish it online. Nothing is off limits except hate speech (decided on a case by case basis).


Controlled Burn by Nate Chappell

December 17, 2024

Nate Chappell Controlled Burn What happens when fertile Land goes unused or When my face feels too soft like That half rotten plum you left…

Push It Back by Jamie Forrester

December 17, 2024

Jamie Forrester Push It Back running on the treadmill, stretching these legs do you know what it is to be Human? when the Chemicals pour…

Elder in a maelstrom by Jamie Austin

December 17, 2024

Jamie Austin Elder in a maelstrom They say if you make it to 30, you’ve already succeeded. So many of us don’t survive. Don’t get…

untitled work by Porter Pfrenger

December 15, 2024

Porter Pfrenger untitled The songbird thrashes, its wings ablaze, Its throat choked tight with stolen praise. Each silent note is a sharpened scream, Cutting through…

Affairs in Order by Robin Gow

December 15, 2024

Robin Gow Affairs in Order  We are dying. We are dying and I don’t know why no one is saying that. We are dying like…

To Whom It May Concern by Koi Miyoshi

December 14, 2024

Koi Miyoshi To Whom It May Concern Forget the name-change, the pronouns, the presentation. Abandon my corrections, my efforts, past conversations. Allow the discomfort. Breed…

Untitled (Tallies) by SB Young

December 14, 2024

SB Young Untitled (Tallies) Crawling through a sea of shattered glass on my hands and knees looking for intact crystals;             finding intact crystals            …

MAKE MYSELF CIS AGAIN by anonymous

December 11, 2024

anonymous MAKE MYSELF CIS AGAIN I HAVE CONCEPTS OF A PLAN –I’M NOT CISGENDER  RIGHT NOW.  WHEN I’M ELECTED  I’LL HOLD MY PARTS ACCOUNTABLE FOR…