transgender

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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

Drawn to Comics

regular

geekery

Drawn to Comics: “We’re Still Here” is an All-Trans Comic Anthology That Needs Your Support

In We’re Still Here, there are fifty-five different stories, all with different trans creators or creative teams. There’s no set genre for these comics, so there’s everything from slice-of-life to visual…

Mey —

Jul 11, 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

amazon prime video

Cameron Esposito

tv reviews

“Danger & Eggs” Is The Greatest Weirdest Queer-and-Trans Inclusive Kids Show Ever

Co-creator, Shadi Petosky is a trans woman and the cast is absolutely packed with queer and trans voice actors like Stephanie Beatriz, Jasika Nicole, Angelica Ross, Cameron Esposito, Rhea Butcher,…

Mey —

Jul 1, 2017

murder

trans women

politics + activism

Ava Le’Ray Barrin is the 14th Trans Person of Color Murdered in the U.S. This Year

Barely even a woman yet, at 17 years old, Ava Le’Ray Barrin is the 14th trans woman of color in the United States whose life was ended too early.

Ari —

Jun 28, 2017

photoessay

protest

politics + activism

San Francisco Trans March: “Celebrating Resilience with Love and Resistance”

It was an honor to stand in solidarity and support with all of the beautiful humans at the Trans March in San Francisco. Here’s what it looked like.

Molly —

Jun 26, 2017

murder

trans women

politics + activism

28-Year-Old Josie Berrios Is the 13th Trans Person of Color Killed in the U.S. This Year

Berrios was one of the original and most beloved performers at Ithaca’s House of Merlot, a drag performance troupe that founded the Ithaca College Drag show for the Trevor Project…

Heather Hogan —

Jun 15, 2017

murder

trans women

politics + activism

Kenne McFadden Is the 12th Trans Person of Color Murdered in the U.S. This Year

McFadden was a 27-year-old restaurant server and aspiring singer in San Antonio, TX.

Heather Hogan —

Jun 6, 2017

qpoc

queer

tv show recaps

Every Episode of “Sense 8” Season Two, Recapped

We’ll never know the answers because the season ends here and Netflix FUCKING CANCELED THIS POIGNANT AND ARTFUL MASTERPIECE OF A SERIES. No, YOU’RE crying.

Kai —

Jun 5, 2017

bathroom bills

transgender

politics + activism

A Huge Win For Trans Kids, Another Judicial F-ck You to Donald Trump in 7th Circuit Ruling

The 7th Circuit’s ruling in Ash Whitaker’s bathroom access case has the potential to create sweeping change for trans people in the United States.

Heather Hogan —

May 31, 2017