The Latest Threat to Trans Rights Hurts American Kids

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 30, 2020 A new state law criminalizes medical procedures intended to address gender dysphoria for people under the age of 16. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Violent Epidemic Is Taking American Lives

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Nov 20, 2019 Activists are working hard to raise awareness about a growing scourge of violence against against transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Growing Up Transgender in Romania

Alexandra Crisbășan / Truthdig Apr 22, 2019 A young man talks about transitioning in his home country and then emigrating for a fresh start. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Growing Up Transgender in Romania

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Colorado, Baker End Legal Spat Over Transgender Woman’s Cake

KATHLEEN FOODY / The Associated Press Mar 5, 2019 A baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple on religious grounds and state officials say they will end a separate legal fight. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Trump’s Ban on Transgender Service Members

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 22, 2019 "We will all keep fighting to take down this discriminatory ban," declares ACLU staff attorney Chase Strangio. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Media Coverage of Trans Issues Set the Stage for Formalized Discrimination

Alyson Escalante / FAIR Nov 18, 2018 Media outlets have featured many pieces over the last few years that not only sensationalize transgender lives but attempt to frame them as up for debate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Vermont Nominates Transgender Candidate for Governor

WILSON RING / The Associated Press Aug 15, 2018 Christine Hallquist, a former utility executive, becomes the first transgender candidate from a major political party to be nominated for governor. She will face the Republican incumbent. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Deadnamed

By Lucas Waldron and Ken Schwencke / ProPublica Aug 10, 2018 The way cops in Jacksonville, Fla., and other jurisdictions investigate the murders of transgender women adds insult to injury and may be delaying justice. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Activist to Star as TV’s First Transgender Superhero

The Associated Press Jul 23, 2018 Nicole Maines, an activist who won a discrimination lawsuit after her school refused to let her use the girls' restroom, will star in The CW/Warner Bros.' "Supergirl." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Manning Is in the Race, but Is She Running to Win?

DAVID McFADDEN / The Associated Press May 7, 2018 The famous whistleblower has an eye-catching platform, but some critics believe she is seeking to make a statement of protest, not become a member of the U.S. Senate. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Transgender Inmate Suing Prison Agency Claims Rape

KATHLEEN FOODY / The Associated Press May 3, 2018 Lindsay Saunders-Velez says she was assaulted at a men’s prison after a judge denied her request to block the prison from keeping her in a disciplinary unit. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )