Mira Lazine

LGBTQ+ Journalist

Mira Lazine is a journalist specializing in LGBTQ+ issues, politics, science, and gaming based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mira is a transfeminine writer acclaimed for providing a methodical, accurate, and investigative slant to the world of queer reporting. She has been featured in multiple outlets, including The Washington Post, Erin in the Morning, Truthout, The Advocate, LGBTQ Nation, Assigned Media, Cincinnati Citybeat, The Buckeye Flame, Autostraddle, Strange Matters Magazine, and Discover Magazine. She is a contributor to the Trans Data Library, an authoritative site documenting the actions of opponents to transgender care. She is also a contributor to journalist Erin Reed's legislation tracker, documenting pieces of LGBTQ+ related legislation as they emerge across the country. Mira attended Keystone College.

Education

  • Computer Science, Keystone College

Professional Achievements

  • Published in outlets like The Advocate, Discover Magazine, Erin in the Morning, Assigned Media, Washington Post, and LGBTQ Nation
  • Featured in international media, university curriculum, state-backed legal filings, and the Merriam-Webster dictionary

Certifications & Organizations

  • Trans Journalist Association Early Career Scholarship Recipient

Favorite Piece of Advice

Never be afraid to advocate for your worth - everyone deserves fair pay and treatment, regardless of your industry.

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Forum Comments (3)

Things to say to my transphobic bully
When you want to say something to a transphobic bully, it's worth considering what type of response you can give, because you don't want to let a bully push you over and walk over you and insult you. You want to push back where you can, but you also need to think about your own safety while doing so. If the bully is alone, for instance, it might be worth just being around some friends as you're going out, people you know you can trust. When you're in a group, the bully is probably not going to try anything.

But if the bully is with a bunch of people and is antagonizing you, don’t push back on them directly. Instead, try to document everything that's going on. A lot of times, either in a workplace or in an educational setting, people have an issue with reporting bullies to the authorities, but it’s essential. If the bully is sending any written texts, emails, letters, or anything that's antagonizing, save all of them. Compile the evidence. If it's all just verbal, try to report what is going on. Of course, keep in mind whatever laws are in your state or municipality, but try to report everything and be ready to present it to an authority figure, HR representative, or whoever has the power to remove that bully from your space.

If you're in a situation where you can't get anyone to help you, like it's one-on-one, then do whatever you can to remove yourself from the situation with the bully. Don't get into a big fight, because especially as a queer person, that could backfire on you if someone claims you were the antagonizer. I recommend looking into self-defense classes for queer people. A lot of them focus on how you can leave an escalated situation safely and without anyone getting hurt. But if you’re in a situation where you can't even get out, that’s when I would resort to full-on recording everything happening. Make sure that no matter what happens, there is proof that you're being antagonized, and you can show that whoever this person is, they are coming at you with intent to harm you. They are verbally insulting you.

Ultimately, do whatever you need to do for your safety. Talk to authority figures around you so they can remove the bully from the situation, gather proof and evidence, and look into self-defense classes oriented towards queer people around you that focus on helping you get out of the situation safely.
What indie horror games would you recommend?
There's a lot I could suggest! You have your Mascot Horrors, you've got your Baldi's Basics that everyone likes. In terms of what I typically play more, one that I've been really resonating with is Cosmophobia. I first learned about it just watching some gameplay on YouTube and then I played into it a little bit. And without giving too much away from what I've experienced so far, it's very good. It's more of a psychological type of horror than a lot of people might have experienced in that landscape.
Who are important gay icons?
If I had to pick one gay icon, I would choose Chappell Roan.

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Is Daniel Craig Gay or Straight? His Sexuality & Relationships

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All About the 🏳️‍⚧️ (Trans Flag) Emoji

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What Does “WLW” Stand For?

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Why Are Subarus “The Lesbian Car?”

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What Are Lesbian Nails, and What Do They Mean?

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T4T: What It Means & Who Can Use It

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