by Hansen Bursic | May 13, 2022 | Writing
Last month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s crusade to prosecute the parents of transgender kids brought the national campaign targeting gender-affirming care to new lows. Now, it’s not the actions of one politician but the decision of a whole state legislature that...
by Hansen Bursic | Apr 29, 2022 | Writing
In many ways, 2022 has been the Year of the Worker. Unionized workers in the US at Amazon and Starbucks recently celebrated massive victories, reenergizing the call for more equitable workplaces. As we approach May Day, or International Workers’ Day, it’s an...
by Hansen Bursic | Mar 17, 2022 | Writing
It’s that time of year again when brackets are set and bets are made. March Madness is the peak of the college basketball season here in the US and is one the highest profile college sports leagues in the country. To celebrate this season, here are eight...
by Hansen Bursic | Dec 31, 2021 | Writing
This week I have been reflecting on 2021 which, not to mince words, has been one roller coaster of a year. I started 2021 in Pittsburgh, living in my parents basement, not sure what was next and now I am in LA with my boyfriend of two years with an exciting new job. I...
by Hansen Bursic | Oct 30, 2021 | Writing
From L to R: Adam Lenhart, Knucklehead (Jake McClellan), and Eric Griffin on the set of ‘HeBGB TV’. Courtesy of McClellan. This conversation is part of “Voice Over,” a conversation series featuring interviews with trans and queer filmmakers who reject respectability...
by Hansen Bursic | Oct 14, 2021 | Writing
It is no secret that documentary filmmaking has a complicated legacy when it comes to supporting the survivors of gender-based violence. Even with the best intentions, many filmmakers fall into dangerous extractive patterns and use practices that end up doing more...
