Piper Thomson is a sociologist currently pursuing a Ph.D. in sociology at the University of Virginia. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in sociology from Kenyon College and the University of Virginia, respectively. As a transgender scholar, Piper’s research interests focus on trans studies, queer theory, cultural sociology, and feminist thought; particularly in investigating the gendered underpinnings of right-wing political movements. Thus, the agenda that animates her research and writing is in rendering a more complete picture of trans life so that both academic and nonacademic audiences may more accurately think with transness—as opposed to about it—as a valuable way of being-in-the-world. Her dissertation research focuses on the experiences of transgender communities in states impacted by anti-LGBT legislation.