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Extra! Extra!: Why We Can’t Look Away from HB 1217 and Other Legislative Attacks Targeting Trans Youth

“As always, the slew of anti-trans legislation is about sending a clear signal about who is and is not welcome in society, about whose life does and does not carry value, about who can and cannot access basic human rights.”

By the team| March 12, 2021 | 11 Comments
A nonbinary femme person with blue short hair stands in the background. In the foreground is a sign that reads, "gender neutral bathroom, this bathroom is for everyone."

Why Everything Transphobes Think About Detransition Is Wrong

Coverage of ‘detransitioners’ may claim it’s just asking questions, but it rarely asks the right ones.

By Dani| September 28, 2020 | 33 Comments

Former TERFs and SWERFs are Fleeing The “Cult” Movements Known For Being Terrible and Wrong

“Looking back on her time in the “gender critical” feminist movement,” writes PinkNews’ Vic Parsons, “[Amy] is unequivocal: it’s a cult.”

By Riese| May 20, 2020 | 35 Comments

Sasha Wall Is the 8th Trans Woman Murdered in the US in 2018

The 29-year-old Black trans woman was shot and killed in South Carolina.

By the team| April 3, 2018 | 15 Comments

Brandi Seals Is the 28th Trans Person Murdered in 2017

Seals’ family called the 28-year-old Houston native a beautiful and loving person.

By Mey| December 14, 2017 | 41 Comments

F*cking Hell, Trump Just Signed a Memo Enacting Trans Military Ban

Today Trump signed an official directive that prohibits transgender people from joining the military, and additionally gives Defense Secretary Mattis a great deal of latitude in terms of deciding the fate of transgender people already enlisted.

By Rachel| August 25, 2017 | 21 Comments

Also.Also.Also: Trump’s Ridiculous Trans Military Ban Is Shaping Up and Other Stories You’ll Need Some Water After Reading

There’s a cat at the end of this post, more on fingerquotes feminist white men, Arabelle Sicardi, the first out lesbian NFL coach, did I mention the cat is on a tampon box, Hillary Clinton’s upcoming book, Wildfang gets ripped off, and so much more!

By Laneia| August 24, 2017 | 9 Comments

Ava Le’Ray Barrin is the 14th Trans Person of Color Murdered in the U.S. This Year

Barely even a woman yet, at 17 years old, Ava Le’Ray Barrin is the 14th trans woman of color in the United States whose life was ended too early.

By Ari| June 28, 2017 | 7 Comments

28-Year-Old Josie Berrios Is the 13th Trans Person of Color Killed in the U.S. This Year

Berrios was one of the original and most beloved performers at Ithaca’s House of Merlot, a drag performance troupe that founded the Ithaca College Drag show for the Trevor Project in 2012 and has been raising funds for LGBTQ youth ever since. 

By Heather Hogan| June 15, 2017 | 5 Comments

Kenne McFadden Is the 12th Trans Person of Color Murdered in the U.S. This Year

McFadden was a 27-year-old restaurant server and aspiring singer in San Antonio, TX.

By Heather Hogan| June 6, 2017 | 5 Comments

Sherrell Faulkner of NC 11th Trans Person of Color Murdered in the US This Year

Nearly all those murdered, including Faulkner, have been Black trans women.

By Mey| May 25, 2017 | 3 Comments

Kenneth Bostick, 59, is the Tenth Trans Person of Color Murdered in the US This Year [UPDATED]

Nine out of the ten trans people reported murdered this year have been Black; the tenth was a Native American woman.

By Mey| May 8, 2017 | 13 Comments

28-Year-Old Chay Reed is the 9th Trans Woman of Color Murdered This Year

Reed, who grew up in Carol City and graduated from American Senior High School, was just 28 years old. She is the sixth trans woman of color under the age of thirty murdered this year, and the eighth Black trans woman murdered this year.

By Mey| April 23, 2017 | 8 Comments

38-Year-Old Black Trans Woman Alphonza Watson Is 8th TWoC Murdered This Year

Police don’t have a lot of information, other than that there was an argument and then two men sped away in a car. They are offering a reward for more information.

By Mey| March 22, 2017 | 8 Comments

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.

By Polly Anna Rocha| February 22, 2017 | 38 Comments
Coy Mathis and her family on the stairs of the courthouse.

“Growing Up Coy” Is A Timely Documentary That Should Melt Any Transphobe’s Heart

The new documentary Growing Up Coy examines what it’s like to grow up as a young trans girl in a country that is constantly creating laws that target you.

By Mey| January 9, 2017 | 4 Comments

Angry Transgender Woman Writes Story About Texas Bathroom Bill, Changes the World

“I refuse to place myself in danger because it makes some fools at the Texas capital uncomfortable that girls like me exist publicly. I will not be limited to a sexual fantasy or some kind of untouchable position in society because I am a transgender woman.”

By Polly Anna Rocha| January 9, 2017 | 16 Comments

Anti-Trans Bathroom Policies — and Trans Teen Gavin Grimm — Will Head to the Supreme Court

Gavin Grimm won his court case about being able to use the correct facilities at his school, but now the school board is taking the case to the Supreme Court, where a lot hangs in the balance.

By Rachel| November 3, 2016 | 7 Comments

Crystal Edmonds is the Second Black Trans Woman Murdered This Week, At Least 21st This Year

Edmonds is at least the 21st trans person murdered in the US this year. We knew of at least 23 last year.

By Mey| September 16, 2016 | 19 Comments

Black Trans Woman Rae’Lynn Thomas is At Least the 19th Trans Person Murdered This Year

She was the light in her family’s life. She was 28 years old. She is the fourth trans woman of color to be murdered in the last six weeks.

By Mey| August 12, 2016 | 11 Comments

Study Shows Deep Canvassing Can Efficiently Change Anti-Trans Attitudes

“Deep canvassing” methods can have a strong impact on transphobic attitudes, according to a new study.

By Laura Mandanas| May 18, 2016 | 20 Comments
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