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Trans Activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Lived a Long, Beautiful Life

One of our most influential and remarkable trans queer elders — Miss Major Griffin-Gracy — has died at the age…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

Oct 14, 2025

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Trans Radiance: What’s in a Name?

For this piece, I talked to some trans women about their names and their experiences changing them legally (or choosing not to), as well as a couple of the incredible…

Abbie Jones

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Oct 14, 2019

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You Need Help: A Non-Binary Woman Working Through the Gender Feels

“Sometimes, when we allow ourselves to open a door, to open a possibility, the weight of that possibility and that choice is damn heavy – and overwhelming.”

Archie

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Aug 12, 2019

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3 Cheap and Approachable Starter Packers

A lot of people pack! It’s most commonly talked about and practiced in trans men’s circles, but packing is actually something very accessible for absolutely everyone that feels like doing…

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Jun 26, 2019

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You Need Help: How Do I Tell If I’m a Butch Cis Woman or a Trans Non-Binary Person?

If I could tell everyone how to differentiate between gender expression feels and gender feels, I’d be Sovereign Ruler of Gender and maybe things would be easier, but probably also…

A.E. Osworth

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Jan 29, 2019

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30 Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Trans Women Who Make Our Worlds Turn

Queer, bisexual and lesbian trans women exist and thrive and belong here.

The Editors

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Nov 20, 2018

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The Nothing Between Your Legs

“She’s a tomboy,” your mother says, frustrated. “I’m sure she’ll grow out of it when she gets interested in boys.” “More dolls,” repeats Mrs. Morris. They plan to doll this…

Hamilton

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Sep 4, 2018

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The Top 5 Sheet Masks to Wear After Crying About Your Gender

I feel like I am not the only one here crying about my gender, and you should know a) that you’re not alone and b) sheet masks can help.

A.E. Osworth

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Jun 21, 2018

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You Need Help: You’re Not Sure If You’re a Boy and Gender Is Hard

“A lot of the narrative about gender questioning at large is about tragedy, about what we lose. I encourage you (even though I know it’s challenging) to think about your…

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Jun 18, 2018

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Trans Activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Lived a Long, Beautiful Life

Trans Radiance: What’s in a Name?

You Need Help: A Non-Binary Woman Working Through the Gender Feels

3 Cheap and Approachable Starter Packers

You Need Help: How Do I Tell If I’m a Butch Cis Woman or a Trans Non-Binary Person?

30 Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Trans Women Who Make Our Worlds Turn

The Nothing Between Your Legs

The Top 5 Sheet Masks to Wear After Crying About Your Gender

You Need Help: You’re Not Sure If You’re a Boy and Gender Is Hard

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