Press
Lex in the Media & Published Writing
OutSports
‘Perfect Storm’: How Politics and Anti-Trans Rhetoric Fueled San Jose State Volleyball Controversy
Lex Horwitz was interviewed for this article, discussing the importance of supporting trans athlete’s access to sports.
“We look at creating internal school practices that looks at what are our values and how do we put them into practice. How do we ensure that we are creating space where all marginalized identities can show up as their true selves,” Horwitz said. “Even if the overarching governing bodies do not support trans athletes what can we do to support them? There are so many pieces involved that there is no one way to do this.”
Supporting Trans Youth in Schools
Lex Horwitz was interviewed for this article, discussing the importance of supporting trans youth in schools and access to athletics.
“There’s not one way to be a woman, and there’s not one way to be a man, whether you are cisgender, or transgender, and there’s not one way to be non-binary or gender expansive, so upholding these binaries and rigid ideals for what it means to be a specific gender is harming all of us, we deserve to have the freedom and the space to exist in ways that are authentic and affirming for us,” said Lex Horwitz.
Social Impact: Alumnus Lex Horwitz
Bowdoin College welcomed Lex Horwitz and other alumni from a variety of career paths, all dedicated to having a positive impact on society, to speak to students about different ways of serving the common good.
Trinity College Athletics Welcomes Mx. Lex Horwitz to Campus
The Trinity College athletic department welcomed Mx. Lex Horwitz to campus on Tuesday, April 4 for a day filled with educational workshops, open discussions, and public speaking to hundreds of Trinity student-athletes.
TEMPLE HEALTH
Lex Horwitz created Temple University Health System’s Gender Affirming Care website.
OUTSPORTS
Lex Horwitz was interviewed for OutSport’s article, “Sports need to discuss cisgender discomfort over transgender athletes winning": It’s time to get beyond cis aversion to trans people winning in sports.”
OUTSPORTS
Lex Horwitz is one among at least 34 trans athletes who were out while competing at the college level, whether it be NCAA, NAIA or community college.
LOGOTV
6 Inspiring LGBTQ Jewish Activists You Should Be Following
Here are six LGBTQ Jewish activists you should be following on social media—these activists are all redefining what it means to be queer and Jewish in 2021.
Athlete Ally
Squash Player Lex Horwitz: I Followed My Heart, and I Couldn’t Be Happier
“My name is Lex Horwitz, and I play on the Varsity Men’s Squash Team at Bowdoin College. I’m sharing my coming out story so that you can join me in supporting other non-binary athletes who want to play the sports we love without having to hide who we are.”
Center For American Progress
Fair Play: The Importance of Sports Participation for Transgender Youth
For this research project, Lex Horwitz (they/them) was interviewed about their experience as a non-binary transmasculine varsity collegiate squash player who over their four years of competition competed on both the Women's and Men's Varsity teams. Lex's story emphasizes the life saving impact of being supported and affirmed while playing the sport you love on the team you identify with.
WESA Pittsburg’s NPR Station 90.5
Lex was interviewed for this article on the importance and impact of supporting trans, non-binary, and gender diverse youth.
“‘There’s not one way to be a woman, and there’s not one way to be a man, whether you are cisgender, or transgender, and there’s not one way to be non-binary or gender expansive, so upholding these binaries and rigid ideals for what it means to be a specific gender is harming all of us, we deserve to have the freedom and the space to exist in ways that are authentic and affirming for us,” said Lex Horwitz.’”
TRIBE
6 Groundbreaking Social Influencers Disrupting the Social Media Industry
Lex Horwitz is highlighted for their LGBTQ+ activist and education work.
Bowdoin College Orient
Lex Horwitz ’19 leads LGBTQ+ virtual programming series with athletic community
BACK WITH A BANG: Lex Horwitz '19, who is queer, nonbinary and transmasculine, returned to Bowdoin to provide education and conversation around queer inclusion in athletics.
FORBES
At opening night at Runway 7 Fashion’s show at Sony Hall, Trans Clothing Company—one of the first trans-inclusive designer brands—walked the runway featuring LGBTQ+ educator and activist Lex Horwitz, MMA Trailblazer Fallon Fox, and 10 year old model Noella.
Bowdoin College Orient
Lex Horwitz ’19 stresses importance of education about gender on campus
ACTIVISM AND ATHLETICS: Lex Horwitz ’19, a campus activist and a member of the varsity men’s squash team, gave a talk at MacMillan House on Tuesday at which they discussed their experiences as a non-binary transmasculine person at Bowdoin, including outlining the process of switching athletic teams.
EqualityMaine
Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony
Lex Horwitz receives the Out Front Volunteer Leadership Award at the EqualityMaine Gala.
Faces of Freedom
Lex Horwitz’s Story
Faces of Freedom is an online directory of stories from LGBTQ people and allies across the country who are dedicated to securing comprehensive nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans.
“It took several years – but by their final season as a collegiate varsity squash athlete, Lex Horwitz felt happier than they ever could have imagined because they were finally their authentic self. Over the previous few years, the Bowdoin College student went through a journey to accept themself and be accepted and understood by their classmates and teammates.”
Bowdoin College Orient
Athletics makes space for gender queer students
THE FACE OF CHANGE: Lex Horwitz '19 prepares for squash practice. The locker rooms in the Lubin Family Squash Center are undergoing changes to improve the privacy of changing rooms and showers.
Refiner29
These Joyful Photos Celebrate Transmasculine People
DapperQ
15 Voices from the Annual Flash Mob, Body-Positive ‘The Real Catwalk’ Show
Written by Lex
Gender Diversity is Divinely Jewish
Lex Pe’er Horwitz writes their personal story on understanding the intersectionality of their queer/trans and Jewish identities, while providing resources for others gender diversity in Judaism.
Article written for: Tribe 12
The Diversity of Women Makes Us Stronger
For International Women’s Day, Lex writes about honoring all women—which of course includes trans women, intersex women, non-binary women and other gender diverse women—celebrating the power and strength of all the bold, fearless, barrier breakers out there.
Article written for: Woxer
Natracare: Shades of Red
Check out the Shades of Red Zine, where Natracare worked with creators, including Lex Pe'er Horwitz, to share the period experiences of non-women.
Gender Identity & Mental Health
Exploring Gender Identity and It’s Impact on Mental Health
Blog Post Written for: Self Care is For Everyone
All the Questions You’ve Had About Gender and Identity but were Afraid to Ask
“Once when I was walking down the street about 100 feet away I saw this really cool looking person coming towards me wearing the most amazing denim jacket. I turned to my friend and said, ‘You see that person with the red scarf? I’m in love with their jacket.’ My friend said, ‘Oh wow, I admire their style so much.’”
Article written for: Maine Beacons
Switching Teams
“I used to be the captain of the Varsity Women's Squash Team at Bowdoin College—but now I'm one of the bois.”
Blog post written for: Trans Guy Supply