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).


god’s heaven on earth by Alana Settle

November 25, 2024

Alana Settle god’s heaven on earth Manifestation is a word I became obsessed with during my churchgoing years. I miss the adrenaline of manifestation—the mystical…

Little Prince by Indigo Holland-Simpson

November 24, 2024

Indigo Holland-Simpson Little Prince I see that little boy Staring back at me In the mirror In the morning Couldn’t be clearer What I see…

untitled poem by Quincy

November 24, 2024

Quincy untitled It’s late,   I know it is,   The sky begins to twist,   The melancholy purple I’ve come to love.   The…

Trans Elder by Zoë Dunning

November 22, 2024

Zoë Dunning Trans Elder The average life expectancy For trans people is 35 Due to violence and suicide   My future vision is blurry I…

four score by Hank Cunnington

November 22, 2024

Hank Cunnington four score a deep sense of rage bubbles beneath the surface             not quite strong enough to spill…