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Republicans Try to “Stomp a Mudhole” in Trans* Rights

Why are transphobic politicians so concerned about where I pee?

By annika| January 16, 2012 | 63 Comments

“Work It” Premiered and Everybody Hated It

Work It!, the worst show ever, premiered Tuesday night to mediocre ratings and critical despair. Can it please be cancelled now?

By Riese| January 4, 2012 | 86 Comments

“Work It!” Is Hardly Working

“Work It” doesn’t work for me, down with trans misogyny!

By Riese| December 20, 2011 | 75 Comments

OPEN THREAD: Transgender Day of Remembrance

“Today is a reminder that we all must take responsibility for combating transphobia.”

By annika| November 20, 2011 | 34 Comments

She’s A Boy I Knew: Transgressing Gender, Transforming Film

As both the subject and filmmaker of the documentary ‘She’s A Boy l Knew,’ Gwen Haworth takes gender expression to a whole new level.

By Lindsay| October 10, 2011 | 41 Comments

Justin Vivian Bond’s Letter to Heterosexual Americans

Sebastian’s Team Pick: An important response to Jamey Rodemeyer’s suicide and the culture of anti-gay bullying.

By Sebastian| October 3, 2011 | 11 Comments

Lesbian Parents’ Lesbianism “Blamed” For 11-Year-Old Child’s Transgenderism

11-year-old Tammy Lobel begins Hormone Replacement Therapy, media begins slamming her lesbian parents for “human experimentation” and questioning the validity of her identity. Homophobia AND Transphobia! What fun!

By Carolyn Yates| October 3, 2011 | 80 Comments

First Person in Scotland Convicted of “Offence Aggravated by Prejudice” Against Transwoman

A soldier in Scotland has been fined for trans* prejudice. Unfortunately, he is not facing additional fines for being a jerk.

By Carolyn Yates| September 6, 2011 | 10 Comments

Trial of Larry King, Murdered 15-Year-Old, Ends With Hung Jury, No Verdict

The jury in the trial of Larry King’s killer has been unable to reach a verdict.

By Rachel| September 2, 2011 | 40 Comments

Being A Gay “Good Example” in Australia

All sorts of things are being done and said about gay and trans people in Australia; here are some of them.

By Rachel| August 10, 2011 | 22 Comments

Katy Perry Still Bad For Gays And Trans People, Always Will Be

Surprise, Katy Perry said something really transphobic!

By Rachel| July 8, 2011 | 106 Comments

Halifax Trans Woman Assaulted: How Much Hate Makes a Hate Crime?

Chris Cochrane, a Halifax trans woman, was shot in the arm by two men yelling homophobic transphobic slurs.

By Carolyn Yates| June 17, 2011 | 31 Comments

Anti-Gay Hate Crimes in Liverpool, A Glimmer of Hope and A Serious Question

What do you do when the actions of a few reinforce the worst stereotypes about a place or a people you love?

By Lindsay Eanet| May 18, 2011 | 47 Comments

Gay Students in Canada Get Bullied, Too. A Lot, Actually.

Even in Canada, where everyone is suposed to be nice, two-thirds of gay students feel unsafe in school. Oh, kids. No matter where you look, they’re finding a way to be assholes.

By Carolyn Yates| May 13, 2011 | 20 Comments

Attack on Trans Woman in McDonalds: Hate Crime, Wake-Up Call, Horrifying

On April 18, Chrissy Lee Polis, who is 22, tried to use the washroom in a McDonald’s in suburban Baltimore and was attacked by two patrons instead. The community has responded with support. McDonalds? Not so much.

By Carolyn Yates| April 27, 2011 | 55 Comments

Texas Says Trans People Aren’t Real, Definitely Can’t Get Married Or Be Happy Ever

In which Texas governor Rick Perry is the absolute worst.

By Rachel| April 25, 2011 | 63 Comments

Conservative Group Fears Degrassi-Induced Transgender Plague Upon Your Children

Degrassi, the Canadian show that “goes there,” has a transgender character and the Florida Family Association is in a hot panic!

By Riese| April 22, 2011 | 42 Comments

My Family is Being Vile About My Cousin Being Trans. What Can I Do?

Have a problem with your family being ‘shitty’ to your trans cousin? Sebastian can help.

By Sebastian| April 7, 2011 | 22 Comments

Does Maryland’s HB-235 Actually Protect Homeless Trans People?

Maryland is turning out to be a bad place to try to get married or to be at risk for homelessness – which, surprise, many trans people are!

By Rachel| March 22, 2011 | 13 Comments

Carmen’s Team Pick: Becoming Visible

The Becoming Visible Kickstarter page is running for another 18 days. That means you hardly have time to pledge away as much as possible!

By Carmen| March 15, 2011 | 10 Comments

“Injustice At Every Turn”: Report on Discrimination Against Trans & Genderqueer People Pretty Much As Bad As It Sounds

The first long-range national study on the experience of discrimination for trans and genderqueer people has been released.

By Rachel| February 7, 2011 | 32 Comments
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