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Gender Politics + Activism

Updating Documents as a Trans Person Is Hell Right Now. Here Are My Tips for Navigating the Process

Like many trans people in recent weeks, I’ve found myself buried in government paperwork and waiting in lines at various agencies.

Motti January 28, 2025 13 Comments
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Gender Politics + Activism

How a Trans-Inclusive Manual for School Teachers Turned Controversial in India

The backlash that ensued after a trans-inclusive education manual was released demonstrated that post-independence India still reckons with the legacy of British colonialism.

Anmol Arora February 22, 2022 4 Comments
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Gender Politics + Activism

What’s Going On with Anti-Trans Legislation Targeting Youth?

An illustrated breakdown of the over 100 bills in state legislatures restricting trans youth’s access to healthcare and sports.

Will Betke-Brunswick April 29, 2021 11 Comments
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Gender Issues Politics + Activism

The State of Trans Lives in the Birthplace of the American LGBTQ Movement

Despite New York’s progressive reputation, it ranks among the top states for anti-trans violence. What are the factors that contribute to the plight of trans New Yorkers?

xoai pham March 30, 2021 3 Comments
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Gender Issues Politics + Activism

The Barriers that Keep Trans People From Thriving in Texas

The Lone Star state has repeatedly attempted to take life-saving resources away from trans people.

Crimson Jordan March 30, 2021 5 Comments
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Gender Issues Politics + Activism

The Roots of Anti-Trans Violence

Trans people have been reported as experiencing an epidemic of violence. But why does the violence happen in the first place?

xoai pham March 29, 2021 5 Comments
Gender Politics + Activism

A Year of Intersex Victories

2020 wasn’t quite a victory for many people. But the intersex community has much to celebrate.

Mari Wrobi December 31, 2020 5 Comments
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Gender Politics + Activism

Scenes from a Gender 03: Trans Resilience Throughout 2020

In a year of incredible trials, the trans community has continued to build the connection and interdependence necessary to thrive and usher in a better world.

Bishakh Som December 31, 2020 10 Comments
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Gender Politics + Activism

10 Times Trans and Gender Nonconforming People Destroyed 2020

In a year of grief and turmoil, trans communities gave us a glimpse of a future we all deserve.

xoai pham December 28, 2020 8 Comments
Gender Politics + Activism

In the Face of Government Neglect, Trans Leaders Spearhead Housing Solutions

Housing initiatives in the South showcase the continued resilience and resourcefulness of trans communities, despite discriminatory proposed rules by the government.

Bailey September 17, 2020 3 Comments
Gender Politics + Activism

Not Just Murder Victims: A Plea on Trans Day of Visibility

“If we are going to mourn our lost trans siblings, family and community members publicly, we need to do right by our community and contextualize their deaths with accuracy and intention.”

Abbie Jones March 31, 2018 32 Comments
Gender Politics + Activism

Why the ACLU’s #IPeeWithLGBT Campaign Erases the T

While any and all support for the trans community is necessary and welcome, the ACLU is missing the mark with this hashtag. The big swing and miss for me is the fact that SB6 is an anti-trans bill that specifically aims to single out trans feminine individuals, regardless of sexual orientation.

Polly Anna Rocha February 22, 2017 38 Comments
Gender Politics + Activism

Rebel Girls: Three Dismal Truths We Hold to Be Self-Evident About Women Political Leaders

Here are three completely undeniable and incredibly depressing facts about women, executive political power, and glass ceilings — and cliffs! — around the world.

Carmen March 30, 2016 16 Comments
Gender Pop Culture Fix

Life & Style’s Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Tomboy-Panic Cover Borderline Offensive

Life&Style Magazine wants to know WHY IS ANGELINA TURNING SHILOH INTO A BOY? and we want to know when this shit gets officially offensive, ’cause quoting Focus on the Family is scaring us. Also; Funny or Die’s presidential reunion, guns are everywhere in Starbucks, big tobacco loves the gays, and ice dancers take cultural appropriation to new lows.

Riese March 3, 2010 107 Comments
Coming Out Society + Culture

Kelly McGillis is Gay and Comes Out, NOM Strikes Out, Mistresses Make Out, GaGa Nearly Passes Out

“Don’t even talk to me re: nipples.” (Susan Powter)

Riese April 30, 2009 14 Comments

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