There is a real comfort with the position of the victim, which can either result in true empathy or deep paranoia.

I still see storytelling for men by men that is always reinforcing the male gaze.

Many of the trans women who are in our world are also in Caitlyn's Jenner world. And yes I've definitely spoken to her multiple times, talked to her, socialized with her. It's a small community when all is said and done, the trans community in Los Angeles. So everybody really knows each other and everybody's in contact.

The only way things will change will be when we're all wilder, louder, riskier, sillier, unexpectedly overflowing with surprise.

My experience as a Jewish American has often been as a spectator of one-sided conversations, or more like monologues, about Israel, Jewish History, Jewish identity, etc. Although there are profound divisions amongst Jews on all of these topics there are not many opportunities for deep and thoughtful dialogue about them.

By recognizing your own vulnerability you can recognize and identify with the vulnerability in others.

I have never wanted to claim I know what is best for Israel.