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Interview Jan 25, 2026

An interview with Kieran Blokhius, folklorist

“Trans people are happy being trans. It is not a mistake. It is a community. We have our own unique cultural expressions.”

Interview Dec 1, 2025

Interview: Zoey Carter Talks Small Town Progressive Politics

by Jane Migliara Brigham Zoey Carter is running for State House in rural Illinois as a progressive. She spoke to The Needle about her plans for the area, and her work in building there. The original interview has been edited down for time and clarity. Jane: With us today is

Interview Nov 24, 2025

Director of Trans Rescue Discusses the Closing Jaws in the United States, and How to Get Out

You can get out. Everybody can get out.

Country US Nov 18, 2025

Interview- Tennessee- Lena Chipman Discusses Her Plans for Memphis

Lena Chipman is running for County Commission in Memphis, Tennessee as a democratic socialist. She spoke to The Needle about her plans for the city, and her work in making life bearable for trans people there. The original interview has been edited down for time and clarity. Jane: Would you

Interview Nov 10, 2025

Joanna Whaley Discusses Journey from Evangelical Pastor to Trans Politician

Joanna Whaley is running for state house outside of Detroit, Michigan as a progressive democrat. Before coming out as trans five years ago, she was an evangelical pastor. She spoke to The Needle about this transformation, and how she plans to help people going forward. The original interview has been

Culture Nov 3, 2025