Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight: FULL INTERVIEW
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Laura Jane Grace, the trangender lead singer for rock band Against Me!, was in the red chair to talk about the band's new album Transgender Dysphoria Blues.
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As much as I adore LJG and her bravery, the guy doing the interview was great too. Just careful, interested and genuinely nice.
+psyniac I thought the same thing, although i came here to listen to what Laura has to say I really liked strombo. he seems like such a great dude!
+psyniac He was one of the best - his talent is completely wasted on sports now IMO. The amount of research, care, and genuine interest he shows is always phenomenal.
Great LJG interview
There's nothing genuine about strombo. He's a phony ass licking pussy. He made an asshole of himself on HNIC. Mess got sick of talking to a goof in skinny jeans about hockey. Fuck George Strombolopolus. He ruined hockey night in Canada for millions. Good riddance.
skankhunt I'd like to congratulate you for having the strength to come out to the world that you are A COMPLETE and utter fucking moron. Congrats!
Incredible interviewer. Professional and caring.
I really love the way George conducted this interview. Straight questions conveying a deep respect for Laura and her experiences. I wish more reporters/talk show host could be like this.
She's so remarkable. The punk scene can be transphobic as hell and she has been spearheading a lot of good progress in the community.
What a badass.
NateIsLame she's a badass Hands down!.
True that
Bullshit it ain't transphobic
Hey Nate >:)
There is no punk scene anymore.
This whole transition she's gone through is the most punk rock thing ever. just shows how strong of a woman she is to go all out. Be confident and completely open about who you are. Even if you don't like the music, there's no way you can't respect that.
New England Fb
Transphobia has no place in punk nor should it have in our society in general. So you can Gtfo ^_^
I think it says a lot about punk rock in general. Do you think if she were in a "guns n roses" or a "Metallica" that the fans would openly support that? I'm sure some would, but I honestly think that there would've been some "hard ass" that would pull some "that fag ruined the band" and I can only imagine violence would follow. That's the beauty of punk rock! We are already the ones who don't fit in, so when one of us slides further down to fitting in less, we're all still here. I feel so blessed to have Punk rock. The most moving music, and it's timeless! I still listen to the same albums from 80's-90's, and I still love them as much as I always have. You'd never hear a song like "Hope" on the radio, it's old, and the recording isn't overproduced. We have a great community, and a built in sixth sense that there's something very wrong with everything around us, and we will change it!
scottbaylo
Agreed there. I know it's not the same thing but even metal has someone like Rob halford that you pretty much just can't deny, no matter how "hard" you are. And i'm sure that broke some boundaries but punk rock has always been way more progressive from the start.
You're right. Luckily, she didn't choose to be female, she always was. There's literally scientific evidence supporting transgender people, that it is a mental thing. She's not choosing to be transgender.
holy shit people we have it, the gate keeper of punk. Please oh great one tell me what opinions I can hold so that I can belong to the punk movement, I need you guidance because I'm a non-conformist who is incapable of thinking for myself. I'm going to put this out there for you so that you can understand Revolution/Loss, you don't get to tell anyone how to properly punk as that is that exact antithesis of punk. Now sadly I can't tell you to GTFO as punk doesn't work that way, I can however highlight you as an authoritarian dick hole.
"Why Laura Jane Grace?
Well that's what my mother would've named me."
Damn.
The new name wasn’t shocking at all. She straight up says in a song on either New Wave or White Crosses (can’t remember which right now) that she would have been named Laura, and it was kinda clear from that song that she was trans, even though she was years from coming out.
Finally, an interview that doesn't focus on shitty, invasive questions. This was excellent! job well done!
@7:51"well I'm part of that statistic" .... whoa, that was powerful. The world is lucky to still have Laura around. She is a huge inspiration to everyone. I'm certainly thankful she's helped open my awareness and mind.
I already knew, but I was still taken quite aback with how blunt, yet calm, she was about it.
The more interviews of her I watch, the more I love who she is. A lot of what she preaches reminds me of my first mentor who doesn't really resonate with me so much. Somehow the things she says really speak to me in a way my first mentor doesn't anymore.
"I got beat up by a group of cops at the beach"
And I thought that the video for "I was a teenage anarchist" was just a cool video. Didn't realize it was based off real events
Reminds of the story when the cops beat the shit out of The Casualties and the Unseen on tour, inspiring both bands to write a song called "Police Brutality"
im 60 yr old man and i think laura Jane is amazing person..I am a str8 man and grew up with punk and now she lite fire under me that was lost for so long >>>Please come to Canada for tour as there is so many punk and transgender people everywhere who need to see you and listen to what you say in your songs Cheers God Bless PUNK LIVES
As an aging transwoman in transition, I found this interview extremely inspiring, not only from Laura's responses but also I felt the interviewer was asking appropriate and respectful questions. I went out and bought the album and can't stop listening to it!!!
Stevie Wilson I subbed you. & you are pretty. I have been thinking about transitioning for a very long time. Right now I am living genderfluid/androgynous...and I'm not sure still what to do. But Laura DEFINITELY is a huge inspiration to me...and not just musically now.
Joey Love
Look at everyone getting along,! great comments,
@@DingyGirrl i subbed to both of you
You should listen to her book on audible. It's fantastic.
Well you’ll never be a woman cause you have zero clue the pain we go through
hOW DOES SHE LOOK SO GOOD ALL THE TIME? I NEED THAT GIFT!
Evie Gray Confidence, brilliance and humility, she’s the best.
I think horomones make you look younger for some reason
I think the transition takes years off you like the removal of stress can make you look younger
35 operations, plus make up , she is actually a man in disguise , A fake woman .
Looks like a beanpole dude in a wig.good for it tho.
Canada, you should be stoked on this dude's interviewing skills.
I agree; awesome interview with no impertinent questions!
oh we are, Canada loves George, He is incredible and well rounded,
Wonderful interview - I wish more interviewers could be so patiently understanding and do their research ahead of time. And of course LJG is beautiful and insightful as always.
AGREED!!!
"I'm part of that statistic" my heart broke for her
+colleen JAY Me too
+lovely me too. she is such a lovely person - very brave. a badass singer too.
i know. that pause as the info sank in destroyed my soul
colleen JAY
That heavy pause after...
Him
I liked Against Me before I even knew who Laura was, and now I like them even more. She's so freaking cool. She just seems so humble, like she doesn't even know how much of a badass she is.
George knows how to ask the appropriate questions people are interested in without sounding intrusive, which is something I've yet to see an interviewer achieve with Laura. Great stuff, man!
Such a cool girl, love her humbleness. Also, awesome interviewer, I never saw him before.
the "oh, Im part of this statistic" line was pretty intense...
She is a better transgender role model than Caitlyn Jenner
+Silentwolfx84 I can't fucking agree enough! Caitlyn Jenner turned up one day, said she was transgender, and became a woman without any of the struggle that every other transgender person goes through or will go through.
Laura suffered, came out of it, and now uses her story to help others and spread the word to masses about transgenders. She's actually doing something with herself and what she's gained rather than flaunting about making money on television. She's fab
TheDodicat Fucking genius, you deserve a high five
Obviously. Caitlyn is a shitty person.
+Zsel I dont agree with her statement about calling them freaks, I was just acknowledging how she gave a strong comeback.
Laura should have gotten woman of the year!
This is a great George Strombopolopopolotruckasaurus interview. Rock the fuck on, Laura Jane!
+john ruthger hey, you misspelled George Strombothombulainemous's last name
+Pippin Covington actually spelled George Strombopothrompezllizzus
@@starengineboy I always thought it was George Snuffleupagus
All I can say is that Laura has one of the angriest voices in rock and also one of the nicest people in rock, too! I envy her singing voice so much.
That voice is one of the best in the rock game.
He*
That’s a guy.
@@Armalitelife
She's not, you're scum.
Laura's strength is amazing. I've been following her and Against Me! for years, and it's great that she can finally be herself openly.
The bravery to talk about these things on Television is incredible. Really remarkably strong person. Nothing but respect
Anyone else wanna just hang out with her? Like, go for a coffee and just talk about life.
Chantal Said taliing about life with her would be hard. She is deeper than any ocean. Also has lived more life than most of us have!
But I would love to just hang out. She is a cool person now, and was when her name was tom. I met her before her transition, and like I said, super cool person
This interviewer seemed very respectful and knew what he was talking about. Great interview, love LJG!
Is his show always like this? This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen both with a musical artist and especially with a trans* person. George shows her so much respect and conveys such passion. Very very well done.
Laura is such a beautiful soul. I know she's just living her life, trying to find her own happiness without ever having grandiose fantasies about being a role model, but, nevertheless, she is. Just by existing and living her life authentically and adding her face to the diverse tapestry of humanity, she is. Trans* people are so important. Their existence has a vital impact on society. They are reminders of how the world can be--more complex, more diverse, more inspiring of awe and wonder, just... more than what it currently is.
I almost cried seeing the expression on Laura's face when she said she counted herself among the statistics of trans* people who have attempted suicide. And it's so true what she said about her daughter and how having children forces you to contemplate your own mortality and make more of your time. They grow so fast, and you feel like it's all passing you by and you don't want to miss anything. AM!'s song "Two Coffins" is a beautiful song that conveys the magnitude of those feelings within seemingly everyday, mundane moments, like just taking your daughter's hand as she smiles at you. It's a bit haunting. I can't stop listening to it.
Such a beautiful comment! Thanks!
strombo always does a lot of research and is very kind to his guests. he always asks really intelligent and sensitive questions. i love him for it
perfect
we've had stroumbo and peter gzowski two of the finest interviewers ever.
I don’t care male or female. For me the music is the best🤘🏽keep rocking Laura
I love Laura Jane Grace. She gives me a lot of hope for my own transition, even though I'm FTM rather than MTF.
Me too!! I sometimes get anxious about how my transition is going very slowly and dysphoria and other things, but LJG definitely helps!!
For all of you that are leaving negative and hateful comments, have some fucking compassion and humility. You have no idea what she went through as Thomas Gabel. You are the ones that are disgusting, not normal and mentaly ill. I hope the next time you face personal adversity people are there to hold you up and help you though your rough times. Hopefully that will make you all more appreciative of other peoples hardships. Most likely NOT though, since it sounds like all of the negativity comes from christian republicans who can't think for themselves and who try forcing their bullshit dogma on people that don't believe in the same things. It's obviously impossible for you to not let your religion influence your rational thought, so please....just stop talking out loud or commenting negitively on posts/stories that are about good people.
This person has no respect for their body and this has nothing to do with politics. It's sad and disgusting that a person would go out of their way to screw up their body for selfish purposes.
JOE40341 When it comes to your own body you have every right to be selfish. Who are you to judge? It's none of your business! Why do you even care what other people do with their own bodies? You're obviously a very unkind, ignorant and unintelligent person. I mean, you like the band Yellow Card for fucks sake!!! PERSONAL FREEDOM FOR ALL!!!
well obviously you care about that fucking freak since you wrote that paragraph in the first place. What you call freedom, i call rape of the natural world.
JOE40341 What's wrong with Yellow Card is that I have to explain to you, what is wrong with Yellow Card! I truely feel sorry for you being such a hateful person. The shackles of narrow minded ignorance that restrain you can only be unlocked by changing your xenophobic, prejudice ways and excepting people for who they are as human beings on the inside. Maybe have a conversation with with a gay/transgender person. Hey, they might end up being a total asshole but they aren't an asshole because they're gay or transgender. thery're an asshole because...they're and asshole. I trust in love, education and personal experience, you discriminate. I don't prescribe to your brand of hate.
yellowcard is not that bad bro. give me some bands you like
Laura is amazing and beautiful. When I met her she was so sweet and down to earth.
She is so amazingly brave. I have a huge crush on her.
Reading these comments you can see how fucking awesome her fan base is too!
Oh shut the fuck up, you transphobic mess
ric david ... but you are a coward who doesn't even show your ugly face!
Probably the best interview she's done yet. !
I love all the "real fans" who say they don't understand/like the transition. It's always been there.
"If I could have chosen, I would have been born a woman. My mother once told me she would've named me Laura."
"Confessing childhood secrets, of dressing up in women's clothes."
she's a qt
+O nic pic man
+Zjj See Below.
Right!
She has been a personal hero of mine since "the reinventing of Axl Rose"
Can't wait to see everything that is to come. So proud, and in awe of all that she is.
She just keeps getting more and more lovely all the time! Long time Against Me! fan. I saw them in the early 2000's. They drove all the way up to WA from FL in this beat up GM van. I don't think they'd showered in awhile, as if that matters. They were raw and played their fucking hearts out. Everyone in the crowd sang along. We all shared this incredible unity so hard to find these days. "Given the chance to stay in this moment forever/ Where everything ugly is this world is sadly beautiful.." Fook I miss it. Against Me! has a part of my being forever. They've always been so true to their music and fans. So much love forever
I love this interview so much, it just fills me up with joy. It’s like everything she’s saying is something I need to hear and I can’t stop grinning. She’s absolutely rocking it
The support she is receiving coming from the rock/punk scene is amazing. these comments are great.
punks are probably the most open group of people.
As a trans girl, I really discovered AM only after she announced her transition, and it turns out that the girl she talks about seeing transition is a friend of mine - the girl named in the Rolling Stone article, January. So incredible, and now listening in on their older songs just makes me so fucking happy - she sings what I felt for years.
Kathryn Fortunato the music before the transition made it fairly obvious what was going through her mind. Certain lyrics sung with such conviction. I remember listening in my car with my ex wife, and saying hmm. I have a feeling this is more than just a song.
I discovered Laura Jane Grace in December 2021. Now a huge fan.
Laura i just found your band and you sound fantastic. You have given me motivation to sort myself out and get out there and kick some butt.
i'm really glad you stuck around, laura. i think you're beautiful, and the world is better (mine at least) for having you in it.
Huge fan of their old stuff. Glad she made the change rather than killing herself with drugs like other great musicians did! This helped me understand a community I knew nothing about. Good for you Laura!
I really don't understand why someone would want a sex change. I also don't give a fuck. If someone feels like they'd be happier as the opposite sex, and they go through with it, more power to them. I respect the fuck out of anyone who will go against the regular. Do whatever makes you happy
+Jake Barker This is kind of the mentality I wish everyone had. Just because you get don't someone's choice doesn't me you need to stop them from being happy. Sadly, too many people fear and hate anything different from their reality.
honestly, this is inspirational to me. inspirational to know that one of my favorite musicians can do it. she made it this far and she's so happy and beautiful and adorable. gives me hope for myself too, yknow?
she's an awesome person in real life. My friend almost died at one of her concerts outside of the tour bus. She comforted his mom, and gave him some supplies and cussed out the paramedic who was being a dick. She even checked up on him after he recovered, in fact, they are good friends now.
I love her, She really is such an inspiration. I feel i never would have had the guts to transition at the age i am without her. i would have totally become a statistic without her.
One of the few interviewers who hasn't been a total ass, and asks real questions without being to off putting. This has been a real pleasure to watch.
I bought "Transgender Dysphoria Blues", it's an awesome album. Laura is a great singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer.
god i love her so much. "that's totally joan jett!"
Great interview! I am very excited to see them live in a couple weeks. First time, but hopefully not the last!
YOU! ARE GOING TO HAVE A BLAST!!
I sure hope so! May fucking 11th!!
Mitchell Radass June fucking 5th ! My first time as well! Did you watch the ST. Vitus live Clip? We will have a blast!
I have seen them around 8 times. They have become steadily worse with every tour and every album after Searching for a former clarity, thats the reason why everyone but James left the band. Because they suck dick now.
@@VinnyNapalm your full of shit
i love her so much im crying
shes amazing!!! i love listening to her music when im dysphoric...
Showing this to my parents just for educational purposes. What a beat interview.
The phrase, "but she/he was born a born a man..." pushes me over the edge. Really? I would like to meet the woman that gave birth to a full grown man.
Gender Identity issues are uncommon, but they are real and people are born with it. Being Trans isn't a lifestyle choice, and if any of you pay attention you would note that most transgender people would rather kill themselves than to face the humiliation from our bigoted society. Transgender people that transition make a choice to not live in the closet and in misery. We are very strong willed and loving people, who just want to be loved like everyone else. I have a great respect for Laura Jane Grace to be public with her identity, she is a great example for our trans community and our society.
I understand, Breanne. I really do. What I'm starting to see is a lot of cis hatred and that's unfortunate because a lot of us are very opened minded, compassionate and loving towards transgender folks. You should do a new update video. I'd like to see you now.
MsMercury Thank you. I will put together an updated video, and for now I have taken the old one's down. :-)
ImBreanne , said very cool.
I just stumbled on to this person and I'm in love. As a mother of a non binary child watching courageous and authentic people like this inspires me and furthers my own learning and questioning... today basically it comes down to realizing that she's kind of like my dream person.
I'm SO PROUD of her
apparently coming out really did make music fun again for Grace as they're saying because the new album sounds on fire! i had sorta stopped listening to Against Me but now i love the new album.
IVE NEVER HEARD HER SPEAKING VOICE BEFORE OMG I LOVE HER
i am androgynous and I am from tampa florida. ty for being yourself and making me proud. I love you and have followed you for a long time
I love this woman! I'm a female with no gender identity struggles, yet she touched my heart more than any other interview I've seen. I guess I'm a little late to the party, however the message is clear and strong!! ✌💜🙏···Please don't let fear block your heart···
Laura Jane I love you! I've been an against me! fan since I was teenager. I'm so happy you are living your true life. You're an inspiration Laura!
Against Me! has always been one of my favorite bands and Laura is a big part f what made me comfortable enough to come out. I was always ashamed of the fact I felt like a boy when I was supposed to be a girl according to my family and society. But Laura has given me strength and courage and I just love her, so many transgender people are so mainstream pop and I couldn't relate to anyone but having someone who I listen to, who makes the kind of music I love and dream about one day making, it just really helped. So thanks to her I am now happily living as a boy and am even in a band that understands me and we tell the kids who come see us (even tho we ourselves are just kids) "Be whatever you want! Be whoever you are! Be you and don't be afraid of what people will say or think! Their opinions are second to your happiness!" and it isn't just for being trans* or gay or whatever, but if a parent is pressuring their kid into being a lawyer but the kid wants to be a rockstar, be a rockstar and make yourself happy first!
Are you saying that you're a woman pretending to be a man?
No. Do you know what transgender is? It's sort of when your mind doesn't match your body. Like one could have a male brain but female genetalia. Or a female mind and male genetalia. I have a male mind but was born with female genetalia. I am transgender and so is Laura Jane Grace.
Such an inspiration to people like me, YAY!
when george transitions to HNIC, i think the interviews are really what i'm going to miss the most. he's truly the best in the business. the questions he asks are just perfect.
What a good interview just in general. Laura is always awesome and George is very comforting while asking questions that people just want some answers to.
Very good interview on the interviewer's part, agreed with those who said this. Clearly did his research (or personally already knew a lot about her), either way doesn't matter, put personal effort into it, and it really shows in the result.
And of course Laura Jane Grace is amazing.
i just love her so much... she´s so strong and beautiful
Laura Jane Grace is an articulate spokesperson for this cause and probably anyone she feel's compassionate about. It is interesting reading some of the comments. Like usual UA-cam comments many are peppered with ignorance and just down right stupidity. The crux of the matter is this. When I choose someone as a friend I care that they are a good person or if I choose someone as an artist I care that they are good at what they do. I can give a flying fuck about whether the person is gay or straight or transgender or black or white or skinny or fat or whatever. If they are caring, moral people with a passion for life that is all I care about. The fucking haters in the world usually hate because they have nothing all that great going on in their lives or great people in their lives. Usually haters find each other because who else would hang around them. They are sad and pathetic.
I really like your comment. So much truth in it!! It`s just so funny, that some of them either ban you, so your posts can`t be read anymore ( gave several a piece of my mind) or they get really obscene and vulgar. Sad and pathetic indeed
Bianca p I know what you mean exactly.They resort to being like that because they are not too bright. People that have things going on, striving to succeed in careers that are meaningful and such usually don't have time to hate. They are too busy busing their ass pursuing their dreams like Laura Jane Grace has.
The downright hateful comments are not the worst . Some university or college students frame their hostility ,by getting all philosophic ( If I want to be a dolphin, dog, lizard etc etc ) always dismissing being trans as a mental illness Religious(!! One of my favourites!! It`s against nature and god booo) You Need to find Jesus ) Or ,I hope not too many of them studiying or working in the medical field like me . just love to mention genitals and the word vagina , penis ,
Human beings are not walking genitals
Nicely put.
***** I applaud you for taking the brave step to be true to yourself in the eyes of the world. Where you parents cool about it? I hope so. It takes people coming out to change things because people who know and love you are much easier to have their minds and hearts opened up. They in turn will help open other people's hearts open and so on and so on. When it comes to social change the 5 degrees of separation thing is really powerful. My neighbor (at another house I was living in at the time) was a horribly racist prick until his son married a Filipino girl. It took them having their first baby for that guy to turn himself around. That baby melted away a lot of hate and he slowly came around and is truly a much better person. Best of luck to you.
She is absolutely stunning. I especially respect the interviewer for being so respectful.
Yesss! I’m ftm and this is so inspiring holy shit bro I’m so happy!
- What a beautiful woman. Very brave. She has my utmost respect and support.
always loved Against Me! but Laura's story has struck a personal chord with me, love her
i get the sense that even though george may not understand completely about laura's side, that he does a great job respecting her. she's a beautiful person
I love Laura so much. She has been SUCH an inspiration in my life. I have been struggling with myself since I was about 8 years old. I had been a feminine child all my life. And when I hit 15 years old, I finally discovered... "Hey you know what? I am not comfortable in my own skin with who I am. I am not a boy. I am now 25 years old and transitioning. And it took Laura's music AND her appearance on True Trans to help me come to terms with that.
It has been a hell of a road. But seeing posts from her on FB regarding the tornado of garbage going on within the transgendered community, she gives me hope.
Laura has been my idol since July of 2015
What a great human being. Love you to pieces, Laura Jane Grace!
She is hair/life goals c:
What an amazing and intelligent interview. Both from the interviewer and interviewed. I absolutely loved it and i only discovered Against Me, but I'm a fan
I remember being shocked by her transitioning. I think it's beautiful. Good for her.
This guy does really good interviews. And I'm glad Laura Jane Grace did this, I've been waiting for something like this since the rolling stone article.
Laura is so fucking awesome!
Love her so much ❤
She's so pretty i cry :''3
That was a fantastic interview. The man came really prepared, gave Grace the time to talk, and kept the conversation fluid and natural. Gonna check out more of this show.
I have to be honest. Seeing someone who I was so used to being a guy, as a girl is a little strange. I've liked Against Me for years so when i heard about the Rolling Stone article I was extremely surprised like most ppl i would guess. With that being said I'm glad she is happy. When it all comes down to it we all have to find our own happiness and acceptance in this life, so congrats to her.
She didn't "used to be a guy" though? She was just in the closet. She was always a woman, regardless of how she presented in the past. That's kind of like saying that I, a gay person, "used to be straight" because I pretended to like men in the past.
Ari How should I start this. OK. Tom Gabel was born physically as a man. He presented himself as a man for many years. People saw him as a man and had no idea what was going on inside of him. When someone you have identified for many years as being a man goes through this sort of transformation it is shocking. Even Laura admits this. My comment was to this point and more about her finally finding happiness. Sexual preference is not gender and vice versa.
I don't think you realize how ignorant and hurtful you're being towards trans women. I appreciate you trying to explain how transness works, but your explanation itself proved to me that I didn't get my point across. I realize your intentions were good, but please do not call her a him, or say she "used to be a man." Her birth assignment or how she previously identified does not give you a right to misgender her. Yes, it is surprising when someone you've known for a while comes out. There's nothing wrong with that. I'm glad you are happy for her, but disappointed with how you worded your surprise.
Ari
Ari, your point is well taken that often folks, well meaning as they are, misgender trans women and say they were a man and now they're a woman, which is not accurate, especially if the person always identified their gender differently than the sex assigned at birth. However, with all due respect Ari, I believe marque1313 was being very careful with their wording and relatively respectful in their initial post. They said "Seeing someone who I (emphasis on *I*) was so used to being a guy" and didn't actually say "he used to be a guy." In other words, they were speaking of their own perception of gender expression, not the person's actual gender. Also, marque13131 said "presented himself as a man" which is mostly an accurate statement; the only slip-up was that marque1313 didn't say "presented herself as a man." I don't think it's fair to expect everyone to be perfect with pronouns especially when they are speaking about someone in the past, pre-transition. They're not trained journalists (granted those folks are notorious for getting pronouns wrong). To their credit, marque1313 never identified her as male, only said people saw her as male.
Ari If you felt my words were ignorant and hurtful (?) let me go out on a limb and say that imo you are being overly sensitive. Nonetheless i apologize. My intent was not to hurt anyone's feelings. Also, I was never trying to 'explain how transness works'. I would not have the first clue on how to explain something like that tbh.
I was giving my opinion in what i thought was an honest, but not judgmental fashion, which i stand by. You are looking strictly at the inside of someones head when you are stating that ppl are male or female. The greater part of the population of this planet views someone who is male as one who possesses a penis. Those who are female possess vagina's and have the natural ability to reproduce. Sorry if you feel differently but you are def in the minority when it comes to your views on the subject.
I was merely pointing out in my original post that Tom Gabel was a man. Laura Jane Grace is a woman. Not by birth, but nonetheless, now a woman and I will respect that choice and wish her happiness. If body parts we are born with do not dictate gender as you state then why would someone going through reassignment surgery change their name? Its just a name right? Why cant a girl be named Tom Gabel? Why the need to change her name to a woman's name? Matter of fact, why the need to have surgery at all if our gender is all in our heads?
I really do not understand how you took my comments and twisted them into being something hurtful. In any case, again, i apologize. However I stand by my initial post.
Tom Gable, Against Me, & Laura Jane Grace are my favs. Best discography ever
Laura is such an honest and strong woman. She's definitely one of my role models. Love her!
What matter is that she looks like a very cool humble person and obviously has very tender soul. Wish her the best.
She is someone I'd be happy for my transgender son to look up to as a positive transgender role model. 🤘
It's good you're supportive of your son, there should be more parents like you in the world.
Mithralak Screech thank you so much!
Kenmonte McBride yeah, completely radical 🤙🤙🤙
I love Laura so much!!!!!! She inspires me endlessly!!! Ahhhhh!!!!
fairyfanatic12 I heard it's because she had her ex wife's name, blacked out the whole arm as a "new start" so to speak
I don't care what's between your legs, whether you're a boy or a girl, i just want to hear good music. And it's fantastic that Laura can finally be happy with who she is, who she is or what she does is no business of mine and changes my life in no way,
Whether it's Tom or Laura, a boy or a girl, I don't give a shit, people should do what makes them happy. If this means Laura is happier and means shes going to make better music, then I am all for it.
By the way, their new album, Transgender Dysphoria Blues, is fucking amazing. Listened to it while I studied and it made studying so much more fun.
That a beautiful thing to say @crooty
First interview I have watched of her. She's so honest and smart.
TG, man, woman, who cares! this band is amazing!!! LJG is an awesome artist… Keep up the good work!
Thanks to Laura Jane Grace and George for doing this awesome interview!!
She is one of my favorite people in music right now
She's absolutely gorgeous!
I'm so happy George got her on! AMAZING!
Beautiful lady, fantastic interview! So nice to see her perform live and see her shine :)
Such a great fucking interview.
I love Laura Jane Grace so much. She's such a strong role model for being who you are.