Traveling Through America 500 Words at a Time

Cataloguing journeys throughout America while traveling as a trans person in the Trump era, Marissa Alexa McCool utilizes the format of her biggest inspiration in undergrad to tell her story exactly 500 words at a time. No more, no less. Categorized instead of by sequence by ideas such as power, maps, danger, and responsibility, she uses her blend of academic basis with a theatrical background to capture an era of traveling while also being a political target and punching bag for those in power. Within are stories of favorite places, people, moments, loves, betrayals, inspirations, and friendships that extend far beyond the confines of their 500 word limits.