trans women

gender

Trans Latina Monica Loera Murdered in Texas, Misgendered by Police and Media for a Week

To add to the tragedy, when Loera was murdered, she was misgendered by the Austin Police and local media, something that happens far too often.

Mey —

Jan 30, 2016

politics + activism

EEOC Scores in Trans Woman’s Discrimination Lawsuit, Makes Future Brighter

A Minnesota trans woman wins her discrimination suit under Title VII, more than 10 counties in Alabama are refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses, Sarah Palin’s in the news again,…

Rachel —

Jan 21, 2016

gender

“Her Story” Delivers on the Authentic, Quality Trans Representation it Promised

“It’s precisely because Her Story is written and directed by trans women, starring trans women and featuring trans women on the crew that it’s able to be so authentic and…

Mey —

Jan 19, 2016

politics + activism

Score One for Lesbian Parental Rights with Judge’s Landmark Ruling

A Virginia Beach judge ruled a lesbian parent has the right to custody of her non-biological child, California’s got a lot of LGBT-friendly laws going into effect this year, more…

Yvonne —

Jan 12, 2016

tv feature

Violence and Visibility: Transgender Women on TV in 2015

“We wrote more obituaries for murdered trans women in 2015 than TV recaps for any single show we cover.”

Heather Hogan —

Dec 31, 2015

geekery

Drawn to Comics: My 15 Favorite Single Issues from 2015

Hellcat, Lumberjanes, Bitch Planet, Ms. Marvel, Moon Girl and more of my favorite comics from this past year!

Mey —

Dec 29, 2015

lgbt book reviews

Were We Ever So Young: Rereading Julie Anne Peters’ “Luna” for the Seventh Time

Luna opened a door for me — no, it opened a thousand doors, doors that I’ve been confidently walking through ever since I came out.

Mey —

Dec 28, 2015

politics + activism

Rebel Girls: 25 Women Who Changed the Game in 2015

These women mounted movements, won awards, told important stories, and otherwise shook the sh*t out of this planet in 2015.

Carmen —

Dec 23, 2015

lesbian weddings

Top 10 Gay Lady Weddings That Made Us Melt in 2015

It was a great year for gay marriage, especially if you were invited to one of these fabulous, totally sweet lesbian weddings.

Carmen —

Dec 15, 2015

tv feature

My Day On The Set Of “Transparent,” Where Trans Voices Actually Get Heard

“Being one of the cool kids is a privilege I never had growing up, especially in school. I was one of the outcasts because I was different. So on Transparent,…

Mey —

Dec 13, 2015

geekery

Drawn to Comics: DC Comics Bombshells Brings Queer Women-Led History

Don’t let its historical setting fool you; DC Comics Bombshells is giving us a preview of what the future can be for female characters’ roles in superhero comics.

Mey —

Dec 1, 2015

first person

On The 6: Confronting the Mortality of Girls Like Me

“Trauma wasn’t meant to happen at 9 a.m. on that August morning. Not when I was running on time, and somehow missed the long line for the day’s first cup…

Devan Diaz —

Nov 20, 2015