Meet 51 Kickass Women From The 2013 Trans 100
The 2013 Trans 100 is a BIG DEAL and we wanted to give you a closer look at the amazing trans* women featured on the list, thus this epic compilation of inspirational people relevant to your interests.
Trans Woman Denied Admission to Smith College: Why “Just Checking Female” is More Complicated Than it Sounds
Smith College’s inhospitality toward trans women ultimately threatens, rather than upholds, their institutional image as a women’s college.
Sadism Masquerading As Journalism: The Press And Lucy Meadows
While it’s not clear what role her ordeal with the press played in Lucy’s decision to end her life, these types of stories focusing on the private details of trans people’s lives and bodies serve absolutely no public interest.
The RadRight And The Restroom
As Arizona reminded us this week, The RadRight has enjoyed a long and successful history of standing in the way of equality through deploying what I call the Bathroom Meme.
On Faith And Gender, Or Why I Dress Like A Man On Fridays
“It boils down to a simple decision: dress like a man, or lose part of my faith.”
Call and Response: On Body Snarking and The Word “Tr*nny”
“If you do feel the need to ask if someone is transgender or not, first ask yourself why. Why is it your business? Why do you need to know? And will it change anything you think about this person?”
Survey About Trans* Voices Needs Your Trans* Voice
If you’re trans*, over 18, and use your voice to communicate, please consider taking this survey to help medical professionals improve research, treatment, and evaluate their preconceived notions.
Submit Yr Gender Feels To The Bandit Zine
If you’re an artist, writer, poet, or generally rad person with feelings about gender and/or your gender identity, The Bandit Zine is in need of your submissions.
“And I Do Mean All My Life”: A Trans* Coming Out Letter
For anyone who’s ever wanted to say it in a letter.
“Trapped in the Wrong Body:” Katie Couric Talks to and About Trans* People with Limited Success
A trans* take on Katie Couric’s “Growing Up Transgender” show.
Ten Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My Transition
Ten lessons I wish I’d known when I started hormones in February 2011, and why I’m taking an indefinite break from the internet.
Original Plumbing Needs Your Love, Support, Cold Hard Cash ASAP
Original Plumbing deserves a new website, and in the spirit of brotherhood and the revolution and Autostraddle redesign karmic juices, I’m urging you to make it happen.
Apply To Be Part of The Brown Boi Project, Shape the Future
The Brown Boi Project is a community of masculine-of-center human beings of color working toward racial and gender justice. You have until January 26 to become a part of it.
Jodie Foster Coming Out: “This Is Something For Us.”
Out actress Haviland Stillwell on what Jodie Foster’s coming out means to a gay girl who grew up Before Ellen and is now witnessing a rapidly-evolving climate of outness for gays in Hollywood.
Why Do Gay Men Keep Touching My Boobs
In which we respond to “Gay Men’s Sexism and Women’s Bodies,” an article by a gay man who noticed his peers “curiously comfortable critiquing and touching women’s bodies at whim.”
Tumblrs of Butches Doing Things: A Reprise, Thanks to You
The world is a better place because of your responses to “Top Six Tumblrs Featuring Butches Doing Things.”
Immigration Reform is a Queer & Trans* Human Rights Issue
“The only way that we as queer and trans* activists can fight against homophobia and transphobia as it impacts the most vulnerable members of our community is through working in coalition with other social justice groups to fundamentally change and dismantle these unjust systems.”
You Don’t Have To Come Out On Thanksgiving: On Going Home and Being Quiet
My grandma shoved 30 dollars in my hand once and told me, “Always tell the truth about who you are and know we’ll love you anyway.”
In “Human Sexuality” Class, We Took Academic Honesty To A Whole New Level
On our first day, the Professor stepped onto the floor of the auditorium and said, “Raise your hand if you had sex last night!”
Your Parents Might Need This: Advice on Coming Out Over the Holidays
It’s likely that your parents are mulling over their own special set of holigay related dilemmas.