trans men

interview

trans media representation

queer fashion

Portrait of a Community: Inside Barneys’ Groundbreaking Campaign Featuring 17 Trans* Models

Autostraddle chatted with Eve Lindley and Ryley Pogensky, two models from “Brothers, Sisters, Sons & Daughters,” about what brought them to the shoot and how it’s keeping them around.

Carmen —

Feb 21, 2014

trans

trans men

gender

It’s Transgender Day Of Remembrance: Let’s Celebrate Trans* Lives And Accomplishments

Today we honor all of the transgender people who have died due to anti-trans* violence. This year we want to honor their memories by celebrating the achievements and victories of…

Mey —

Nov 20, 2013

islam

religion

lgbt history

A Muslim RuPaul At The Dawn Of Islam: Tuwais and the Mukhannathun

The mukhannathun are an inspiration for queer Mulims, and queer non-Muslims alike. They’ve certainly inspired me.

Maryam —

Oct 25, 2013

brittani's video party

katy perry

pop culture fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Disney Princesses Release Outtakes from Failed Pilot

Disney princesses are back in a new webseries, Erika Linder is dreamy in a music video, Tig Notaro could have been on primetime television, and a mockumentary webseries about two…

Brittani —

Oct 24, 2013

Daily Fix

trans

tv news & trailers

CW Developing Transgender Teen Drama, Will Hopefully Cast Actual Trans* Actor

The CW, a station most famous for Tyra Banks, The Winchester Brothers and Teen Vampire Romance is currently developing a new drama that will focus on a transgender teenager’s life.

Mey —

Sep 14, 2013

asia

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back for Trans Anti-Discrimination Work in Malaysia

Reactionary conservatism stands in the way of the Southeast Asian nation’s first state-based transgender welfare committee, but change could still happen with its first out trans political appointee.

Fikri —

Aug 1, 2013

genderqueer

trans men

gender

In a Bind Helps Get Trans* Youth Out of One

Portland-based TransActive’s new program helps get binders to trans and genderqueer youth in need; Autostraddle sat down with the program’s coordinator to learn what it’s all about and how we…

Maeve —

Sep 19, 2012

personal essay

trans men

first person

My First Christmas As A Man In Kansas

A story of an almost implausibly perfect Christmas with extended family who hadn’t seen me since I transitioned.

Sebastian —

Feb 5, 2012

international transgender day of remembrance

tdor

straddleverse

OPEN THREAD: Transgender Day of Remembrance

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

annika —

Nov 20, 2011

annika's diary

sebastian and annika answer your trans questions

gender

Annika and Sebastian Answer Your Trans* Questions (Part Three)

In Part 3 of the series, we’ll be addressing issues like dealing with internalized transphobia, going “stealth”, and how you can help your partner if they are struggling with gender…

annika —

Nov 4, 2011

Daily Fix

trans

gender

Our (Extra) Ordinary Evening Watching Nightline’s “Transgendered Special”

AKA “How to not make a trans* documentary”

annika —

Sep 7, 2011

chaz bono

Daily Fix

tv news & trailers

Chaz Bono’s Trans Agenda is “Dancing With the Stars”‘ Best Agenda Ever

Bigots say Chaz Bono’s agenda ruins the show, Cher says to love her son, I say “remember when Tom Delay was on this show? Now THAT’S what I call an…

Riese —

Sep 1, 2011