2021 Update: It was over six years ago that I wrote this article about Caitlin Jenner coming out as transgender. My definition of a hero was a person who was admired for great or brave acts. At the time she met that criteria, but no longer. Since then I’ve learned about intersectionality, privilege, and what real advocacy looks like. Caitlin Jenner supports policies that hurt transgender girls in sport. She supports Donald Trump, a president who was very vocal about his anti-LGBTQ stance. She …
