trans women

queer musicians

trans women

music

Not As Weak As We Seem: How Punk Band G.L.O.S.S. Gave Trans Women Our Voice

“Art made by and for marginalized people is vital. It allows us to connect our experiences with others and empowers us by showing us that we are not alone. G.L.O.S.S.…

Sophie —

Oct 12, 2016

chelsea manning

news fix

news

Chelsea Manning is Missing, and Incarcerated Trans Women in Texas Are In Danger [UPDATED]

Chelsea Manning’s legal team reports she’s been missing for a week, and several incarcerated trans women in Texas are being threatened with violence, both highlighting the dangers posed to trans…

Rachel —

Oct 11, 2016

crime

link roundup

news

Black Trans Woman Jazz Alford Killed in Alabama, the 22nd Trans Person Killed This Year

Jazz Alford is the 22nd trans person to be killed this year, the man who shot a teen lesbian couple in South Texas is charged with capital murder, Polish women…

Yvonne —

Oct 7, 2016

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

The 10 Best Trans Women In Comics

The world of comics has changed dramatically for trans women over the past three years.

Mey —

Oct 4, 2016

latina

latinx

first person

Queer Latinx Love is Resistance: A Collection of Vignettes

“There’s nothing more I want to remember than every moment and sensation we shared. Our grinding hips at Queer Cumbia, feeling your drunken sweat drip onto my freshly implanted tits.…

Luna —

Sep 28, 2016

Lists/Top 10s

trans media representation

television

Top Nine Trans Characters Played by Trans Actors on Transparent

If you’re looking for trans actors playing trans characters, the absolute best place on TV to look is Jill Soloway’s show for Amazon Prime, Transparent.

Mey —

Sep 26, 2016

anti-discrimination laws

bathroom bills

news

6 LGBT Lawsuits To Follow On Discrimination, Restroom Access, Prisoner Rights and More

From students suing for their rights and restroom access under Title IX to the rights of trans prisoners to be protected from sexual assault, these are cases worth following.

Rachel —

Sep 22, 2016

gay marriage

Miniseries

love + sex

Poly Pocket: Building Intentional Community and Relationship Anarchy

Here’s how a 33-year-old queer, polyamorous, white, trans woman living in Chicago who’s married and has a long-term girlfriend does poly.

Ryan Yates —

Sep 22, 2016

crime

murder

gender

Crystal Edmonds is the Second Black Trans Woman Murdered This Week, At Least 21st This Year

Edmonds is at least the 21st trans person murdered in the US this year. We knew of at least 23 last year.

Mey —

Sep 16, 2016

queer youtube stars

This Is A Coming Out Post

pop culture fix

Gigi Gorgeous Is a Lesbian: Transgender Youtube Star Comes Out, Loves Her Girlfriend Nats Getty

“I fell in love with somebody, and that person happens to be a female.”

Mey —

Sep 15, 2016

murder

trans women

gender

Black Trans Woman T.T. Murdered In Chicago, Is At Least the 20th Trans Person Murdered In 2016

While we don’t know the exact number and almost certainly never will, we know that she is at least the 20th trans person murdered this year, most of them being…

Mey —

Sep 12, 2016

af+ personal essay

trans women

af+

Things Men Tell You When They Think You’re One of Them

“It was a predatory smile that he flashed at us, the rest of his pack, expecting us to become predators with him and start howling along.”

Mey —

Sep 8, 2016