Why Do You Want To Be Someone Else?

I have (as have friends of mine) been asked this question tirelessly over the years.  What is most surprising however, is that more times than not it comes from the gay community. 

Where Would We Be Without Sensationalism?

Kim Petras, transsexual pop star

 Sensationalized stories provides a positive impact to the transgender struggle. In the article "Transgender Activists Not Cheering Jenna Talackova's Miss U Breakthrough," Miss Starlight has nothing good to say about sensationalism.  And while I understand her perspective, I have to strongly disagree. Here is why.