Philosophy Tube Creator Abigail Thorn Comes Out As Trans

Finally, some news from YouTuber that is not complicated. Popular British YouTuber and actress Abigail Thorn, whose ‘Philosophy Tube’ YouTube video series has garnered over 50 million views for how they combine theatrical production style with compelling explanations of current social issues, released publicly as a trans woman on January 30. Thorn simultaneously released a statement in written and filmed form, in which she begins by saying, “Hello friends! I am happy to say that I am a trans woman; my name is Abigail and you can refer me with her. Thorn goes on to speak out against the discrimination trans people face in the UK, saying that “trans people, especially trans people of color, are hit hardest by unemployment, homelessness and domestic violence , sexual and detective, but the conversation still centers on the rich. white cis women tweeting about the toilet.

So, if you’re wondering why the topic “Abigail” is trending on your Twitter sidebar, it’s not because Abigail Breslin is planning a comeback. That’s because left-wing, pop-culture-savvy YouTube video essayists have another talented trans creator in their midst.