transmisogyny

international news

link roundup

politics + activism

2016 Already Deadly for Trans Women; At Least 48 Murdered in Brazil

At least 48 trans women have been reported killed in Brazil just in 2016 so far, India’s Supreme Court will reconsider the criminalization of homosexuality, DeRay is running for mayor…

Rachel —

Feb 4, 2016

criminal justice reform

trans women

gender

Trans Latina Monica Loera Murdered in Texas, Misgendered by Police and Media for a Week

To add to the tragedy, when Loera was murdered, she was misgendered by the Austin Police and local media, something that happens far too often.

Mey —

Jan 30, 2016

lesbian webseries

trans media representation

gender

“Her Story” Delivers on the Authentic, Quality Trans Representation it Promised

“It’s precisely because Her Story is written and directed by trans women, starring trans women and featuring trans women on the crew that it’s able to be so authentic and…

Mey —

Jan 19, 2016

fullscreen

international transgender day of remembrance

first person

On The 6: Confronting the Mortality of Girls Like Me

“Trauma wasn’t meant to happen at 9 a.m. on that August morning. Not when I was running on time, and somehow missed the long line for the day’s first cup…

Devan Diaz —

Nov 20, 2015

fullscreen

personal essay

first person

Making the Dive and Loving Myself Dangerously

“But, like embracing the woman I am, I couldn’t stay back from the allure of the waves. The pull of my trans-ness and queerness, of course, would always be stronger,…

Gabrielle Bellot —

Nov 16, 2015

Caitlyn Jenner

janet mock

gender

Kicking Off Trans Awareness Week, the Trans Stories of the Past Year, Recapped

If you’re looking for a quick recap of some of Autostraddle’s trans coverage from the past year, look no further.

Mey —

Nov 14, 2015

Lists/Top 10s

trans women

gender

Here’s What Happened When I Tried to Write a “10 Best Cities for Trans Women” List

I had statistics, maps and infographics from a dozen different sources, but without input from other trans women I wasn’t comfortable touting these cities the top ten anything.

Mey —

Oct 19, 2015

2016 presidential race

bernie sanders

politics + activism

Robber With a Record Charged With Murdering Trans Woman Keisha Jenkins

An arrest in the murder of Kiesha Jenkins, Planned Parenthood announces they’ll no longer accept payments for their fetal tissue donation program, investigators say killing of Tamir Rice was “reasonable,”…

Rachel —

Oct 13, 2015

trans women

transgender

gender

Keisha Jenkins, 22-Year-Old Black Trans Woman, Murdered in Philadelphia

Keisha Jenkins is at least the 20th trans woman murdered in the US this year, and nearly all of them have been Black and/or Latinx.

Mey —

Oct 6, 2015

law and order

trans

tv reviews

“Law & Order: SVU” Adds Its Voice to the “Trans Debate” with the Confusing, Horribly Depressing “Transgender Bridge”

At one point in my notes I wrote “I’m really happy that they didn’t murder this trans girl,” only to watch her die in the hospital two scenes later. That’s…

Mey —

Oct 2, 2015

fullscreen

trans women

gender

How to Write About Trans Women

“The photo on your cover or hanging above your article comes next. Go for broke here. Images of hairy legs in high heels or emerging from tutus are classics you…

Gabrielle Bellot —

Sep 22, 2015

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

Daily Fix: New South Wales Education Minister Nixes High School Showing of “Gayby Baby” and More News

Kids in New South Wales won’t see Gayby Baby at school for Wear It Purple Day, Donald Trump kicks Jorge Ramos out of his press conference, women vote in Saudi…

Rachel —

Aug 27, 2015