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murder

trans rights

Trans Women in Malaysia Need Support and Accountability in the Face of Increasing Violence

A recent spike in violence against trans women in Malaysia has left activists and the trans community fearful, but also determined in their calls for the Malaysian Government and society…

Creatrix Tiara —

Jun 28, 2017

bathroom bills

education

politics + activism

SCOTUS Kicks Grimm Case Back To Lower Court, Trans Kids Remain In Legally Murky Hellscape

Today, the Supreme Court announced it would be vacating the lower court’s ruling, meaning it decided not to hear Gavin Grimm’s case after all and to instead send it back…

Rachel —

Mar 6, 2017

bathroom bills

the south

politics + activism

The Struggle is Still Raging in North Carolina: “Bathroom Bill” HB2’s Status Under Trump

Here’s the latest updates in the struggle against HB2, an analysis of what a Trump administration means for Trans rights, and advice on what the rest of the country needs…

Syd Roberts —

Feb 23, 2017

barack obama

chelsea manning

politics + activism

Some Really Actually Good News: Obama Commutes Most of Incarcerated Trans Woman Chelsea Manning’s Sentence

Chelsea Manning is set to be freed in May 2017 instead of finishing her 35-year sentence, which would have ended in 2045.

Yvonne —

Jan 17, 2017

2016 election

interview

politics + activism

Protect Our Community By Supporting The Trans Relief Project Today

The Trans Relief Project is an organization working to help as many trans and gender nonconforming people as possible get updated U.S. identification – passports specifically – before the regulations…

Laura Mandanas —

Nov 28, 2016

gender identity

international news

news

Seeds of a Revolution: Malaysian Trans Community Win in High Court’s Landmark Ruling

Malaysia’s High Court allowed a trans man to update his Identity Card to reflect his current name and gender identity. This possibly paradigm-changing ruling on IC changes opens the door…

Creatrix Tiara —

Aug 23, 2016

babeland

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Fists Up for Babeland: Workers Unite at the Only Unionized Sex Shop in the U.S.

Babeland workers successfully organized and won the fight to unionize at their NYC locations. Nothing is hotter than getting your toys from a sex positive store that’s also union-strong!

KaeLyn —

May 26, 2016

politics

trans

politics + activism

How Did South Dakota Become a Living Nightmare for Transgender Kids?

“These lawmakers don’t say that they’re trying to address a problem that actually exists, but instead are supporting the bill in order to fight off transgender boogeymen that live only…

Mey —

Feb 18, 2016

Caitlyn Jenner

janet mock

gender

Kicking Off Trans Awareness Week, the Trans Stories of the Past Year, Recapped

If you’re looking for a quick recap of some of Autostraddle’s trans coverage from the past year, look no further.

Mey —

Nov 14, 2015