transgender

murder

trans women

gender

Chyna Gibson is the Fifth Trans Woman of Color, Fourth Black Trans Woman, Murdered So Far This Year

According to a friend, Gibson was visiting her friends and family in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. That friend added, “She was just a really good person. Everyone loved…

Mey —

Feb 26, 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

bathroom bills

donald trump

politics + activism

Persecuting Trans Women: Finally a Thing Breitbart and The Religious Right Can Agree On

Breitbart’s anti-trans messaging was shaped by Milo Yiannopoulos. The Religious Right’s was shaped by the Family Research Council, home of Josh Duggar. Trump’s position on trans rights gives them and…

Heather Hogan —

Feb 23, 2017

murder

trans women

politics + activism

24-Year-Old Black Trans Woman Keke Collier is the Fourth Murdered TWoC This Year

We’re not even two months into the year and four trans women of color have been murdered, three of them Black, and the last two have been not even twenty…

Mey —

Feb 23, 2017

bathroom bills

trans women

gender

Why the ACLU’s #IPeeWithLGBT Campaign Erases the T

While any and all support for the trans community is necessary and welcome, the ACLU is missing the mark with this hashtag. The big swing and miss for me is…

Polly Anna Rocha —

Feb 22, 2017

a-camp

a-camp spring 2017

camp

A-Camp Spring 2017: We’ve Got Six Full Camperships for Trans Women To Give Away

I’m freaking serious, this is so worth it: we’ve got one full campership for a trans woman of color with full travel included, one campership for a trans woman without…

Mey —

Feb 20, 2017

anti-discrimination laws

bathroom bills

politics + activism

Trans Rights Already At Risk In Trump’s Bumbling, Bigoted Trainwreck of a Presidency

From the Attorney General’s decision to stop appealing an anti-trans court ruling to the upcoming Supreme Court hearing of trans teen Gavin Grimm, issues of trans people’s safety and basic…

Rachel —

Feb 16, 2017

murder

trans women

gender

JoJo Striker is Third Trans Woman of Color Murdered in the U.S. This Year

Unfortunately, we weren’t able to report on this murder earlier because Striker was disrespected and misgendered by police and media in death.

Mey —

Feb 14, 2017

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

Drawn To Comics: “Detective Comics” Gets Even Queerer With Dr. Victoria October, Trans Woman and Bioweapon Specialist

Harper Row, also known as Bluebird, came out as bisexual in December, and now in Detective Comics #948, a new trans woman supporting character, Dr. Victoria October was introduced and…

Mey —

Jan 17, 2017

personal essay

the speakeasy

first person

Why I’m Unapologetic About My Sensuality as a Black Trans Woman

“For me, as a Black Trans Woman, to find her body not only as something worthy and magnificent (as it is), but to find someone to share that magick with,…

Vita E. Cleveland —

Jan 16, 2017

music video premiere

music videos

music

Time to Be Floored by Shea Diamond’s Stunning New Video for Trans and Self-Empowerment Anthem “I Am Her”

I’m beyond honored and blessed to premiere the new live version of “I Am Her,” Diamond’s powerful anthem stripped down into an a capella performance.

Mey —

Jan 11, 2017

documentaries

transgender

movie reviews

“Growing Up Coy” Is A Timely Documentary That Should Melt Any Transphobe’s Heart

The new documentary Growing Up Coy examines what it’s like to grow up as a young trans girl in a country that is constantly creating laws that target you.

Mey —

Jan 9, 2017