transgender

transgender

tv reviews

“Dispatches from Elsewhere” Includes a Complex Trans Character in Its Immersive Theatre Plot

Simone’s transness and need to transition is never doubted – it’s just not enough to rid her of all her problems.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Mar 5, 2020

the speakeasy

This Is A Coming Out Post

celebrities (vapid fluff)

Zaya Wade Is Trans and Loved: Dwyane Wade Shares 12-Year-Old’s Coming Out with Ellen

“I want to be referenced as she and her. I would love for you guys to call me Zaya.” Proud parent Dwayne Wade shares Zaya’s story. Sending our love to…

Natalie —

Feb 11, 2020

transgender

you need help

money + work

You Need Help: How Do I Come Out as Trans at Work?

Here are some tips to come out at work as safely as possible, and it requires a little bit of preparation in and out of the office.

Archie —

Feb 3, 2020

personal essay

showtime

tv feature

“Work in Progress” Is Too Much and So Am I

Throughout its eight episodes Work in Progress showed the value in being there for people even when it’s hard – and the importance of knowing when to walk away.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Jan 30, 2020

republicans

trans youth

politics + activism

South Dakota’s HR 1057 Is a Dangerous Test Case for Blocking Trans Youth from Transition-Related Care

In South Dakota, we’re witnessing an alarming historical precedent: the first test of conservative legislation designed to block access to transition-related medical care, particularly puberty blockers, to trans kids and…

Rachel —

Jan 28, 2020

jamie clayton

trans women

the l word: generation q

“The L Word: Generation Q” Should Change Its Mind About Trans Actresses Playing Cis Characters

Gen Q has come the closest to featuring the kind of trans women representation I crave. All that needs to change is for the show to make the characters trans.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Jan 20, 2020

transgender

gender

Six Songs You Love That Are Actually About Being Trans

I’m not trying to win you over to my interpretation of the lyrics of any of these songs; but I am inviting you to explore the world within each of…

Amina Shareef Ali —

Jan 6, 2020

trans women

transgender

gender

You Need Help: How To Be A Trans Lesbian

Make sure to be kind and generous to yourself, give yourself plenty of time to process all of these important feelings, and don’t rush it!

Abbie Jones —

Dec 16, 2019

trans radiance

trans visibility

food and drink

Trans Radiance: Sharing Food As An Act Of Love

A common refrain in trans activism is to “give us our roses while we’re still here” instead of just honoring us upon our deaths. Donating to, uplifting, and otherwise supporting…

Abbie Jones —

Nov 20, 2019

non-binary

the good place

tv feature

Our Luggage: A Non-Binary Ode to The Good Place’s Janet

She’s been through too much ambiguity to be, simply, a Good Janet. Rather she is Complicated Janet. Humanity’s Champion Janet. Janet beyond the binary.

A.E. Osworth —

Oct 24, 2019

trans radiance

transgender

first person

Trans Radiance: What’s in a Name?

For this piece, I talked to some trans women about their names and their experiences changing them legally (or choosing not to), as well as a couple of the incredible…

Abbie Jones —

Oct 14, 2019

anti-discrimination laws

supreme court

politics + activism

Supreme Court Hears Arguments Impacting Trans, Gay Civil Rights Forever

Today the Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the protections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 apply to trans, queer and gender nonconforming people, and their decision on it…

Rachel —

Oct 8, 2019