trans women

beyonce

laverne cox

queer fashion

Laverne Cox’s Latest Role Is a Turning Point for Black Trans Women in Fashion

By choosing Laverne Cox as a brand ambassador, Beyoncé is turning the spotlight onto her black, queer supporters, and allowing us to be seen.

Carmen Phillips —

Sep 12, 2017

sunday funday

trans women

society + culture

Sunday Funday Is Celebrating India’s First Trans Beauty Queen

Heterosexuality is illegal and Roxane Gay is hilarious. It’s Sunday Funday!

Ari —

Sep 3, 2017

femme fashion

trans women

queer fashion

Style Diary: How Three Chic, Comfy Outfits Tell the Story of My Transition

When I came out as trans, I felt like I needed to be high femme. These days, I’d rather just be me.

Sam Riedel —

Aug 11, 2017

angelica ross

epic

celebrities (vapid fluff)

58 Trans Women Actresses You Should Know and Also Love

Your move, Hollywood.

Riese —

Aug 8, 2017

DADT

Don't Ask Don't Tell

politics + activism

Five Trans Service Members on the Glory and Agony of the US Military

These are stories of trans people who have served or are serving in the US military; their experiences range from the positive to the deeply traumatic and everywhere in between. 

the team —

Jul 31, 2017

daytime divas

janet mock

tv reviews

“Daytime Divas” Inspires Happy Tears With Its 8-Year-Old Trans Character and Also Janet Mock

“Just wait, as soon as the cameras start rolling, she’s gonna go all right-wing on her ass.”

Mey —

Jul 20, 2017

album review

the speakeasy

music

Vivek Shraya’s New Album “Part-Time Woman” Is a Binary-Breaking Love Letter

Shraya’s lyrics tease apart the ways in which trans girls’ emotional lives are drawings rendered in chiaroscuro, the play of light and shadow: The power and relief of discovering one’s…

Kai Cheng —

Jul 19, 2017

feminist porn

interview

sex

Chelsea Poe’s “Inauthentic Masterpiece” and Earnest Integrity

I followed trans adult film-maker Chelsea Poe on a DIY world tour.

Courtney Trouble —

Jul 18, 2017

fullscreen

LGBT women's health

politics + activism

Trumpcare Is an Attack on Trans People of Color. Let’s Fight Like Hell Against It.

Defeating this bill is a matter of life and death to the transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex people of color who depend on Medicaid to survive.

Neesha Powell-Twagirumukiza —

Jul 14, 2017

carly rae jepsen

trans women

music

Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Your Type” Is a Moody Trans Girl Anthem

My favorite Carly Rae Jepsen song is “Your Type” — maybe because it’s so easy to read a trans girl subtext into the lyrics.

Abbie Jones —

Jul 7, 2017

queer musicians

This Is A Coming Out Post

gender

LCD Soundsystem Synth Player Gavin Russom is Trans and We’re So Happy For Her!

“Over the last year and a half, I went from my trans identity being something I was in touch with and worked through in one way or another, to suddenly…

Mey —

Jul 6, 2017

#affiliatemarketing

swimwear

queer fashion

Some Quite Perfect Swimsuits for Trans Women

For a lot of trans women, going to the pool or the beach can be one of the most stressful things about post-coming-out life. You’re more exposed than usual, swim…

Mey —

Jul 3, 2017