transgender rights
Elliot Page Feels "Sad" and "Frightened" About Ongoing Anti-Trans Rhetoric
The actor encouraged people to educate themselves amidst the rampant misinformation & "flat-out lies."
By Ashleigh Carter
The Country's Oldest Black Fraternity Has Moved to Ban Transgender Members
Alpha Phi Alpha would become the second Black fraternity with such a ban if it's adopted.
By Brittney McNamara
Trans Flag: Everything You Need to Know About the Colors and Its History
There’s a lot of meaning woven into this three-color flag.
By Erika Owen
Dwyane Wade and Zaya Wade Launch ‘Safe Space’ For Trans Youth
Dwyane Wade says he’s “damn proud” of daughter Zaya as the pair launch Translatable, a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth.
By Angie Jaime
Cristina Iglesias, Who Helped Secure Gender-Affirming Surgery in Prisons, Is Finally Living For Herself
Iglesias opened up about her historic lawsuit, and life after prison.
By Aviva Stahl
All Trans People Deserve to Be Heard This Trans Day of Visibility
#SpeakOUT
By August Dekker, Desi (Desmond is Amazing), Jazz Jennings, Kayden Asher, Lake Geslani, Samy Nemir, and Percy Batista-Pedro
For Trans Irish Dancers, Hate Is Against the Spirit of the Sport
A sport born out of oppression, Irish dance has long been a safe haven for dancers of all backgrounds and identities.
By Gabrielle Siegel
One Girl's Struggle to Access Trans Healthcare in Cuba
Cuba protects trans rights in its laws, but — in part because of the U.S. embargo — lacks the resources to provide healthcare.
By Theia Chatelle
How Nex Benedict's Classmates Are Working to Make Their School Safer for LGBTQ Kids
“We’re out here taking action and that’s where my hope mainly comes from.”
By Fortesa Latifi
Trans Athletes Were Banned Women and Girls’ Sports at Some Long Island Facilities
Nassau County issued the ban that's believed to be the first of its kind in the country.
By Angie Jaime
The Push For Anti-Trans Legislation Can Have Violent Consequences
"[Nex Benedict's] death is a stark reminder that laws like S.B. 615 have a real-world effect.”
By Angie Jaime
A Utah Official Wrongly Implied a Teen Athlete Was Transgender in a Facebook Post
The teen reportedly sought police protection after facing threats
By Angie Jaime
Has Life Improved for Transgender Americans in the Last 10 Years? Not Really.
The 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey shows that trans people face steep economic and health disparities while anti-trans state laws have caused thousands to flee their homes.
By Orion Rummler, The 19th* and Kate Sosin, The 19th*
Evolution Is a Human Right. That’s Why I Let Nature Guide My Transition
As new laws continue to attack trans people, we can look to nature as our guide to fight back.
By Willow Defebaugh
Canada's Growing Anti-Trans Movement Is Targeting Young People
Conservatives in Canada are pushing bans on gender affirming care and inclusive education.
By Ange Yeung
Parents in California Are Petitioning to Get an Anti-Trans Initiative on the Ballot
The group is determined to repeal California’s robust legal protections for trans residents.
By James Factora
Florida Schools Now Require Parental Consent for a Nickname, and Trans Students Say It Targets Them
Students tell Teen Vogue that a new board of education rule requiring parental consent to use a different name leaves their identities “split at the root.”
By Fortesa Latifi
JK Rowling Claims She'd "Happily" Do Time Rather Than Accept Trans People
Though I don't think anyone asked?
By Lex McMenamin
Why Dylan Mulvaney Is Okay Being Called "Cringe"
If trans joy is cringe, so be it.
By Brittney McNamara
This Podcast Highlights the Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy Through One Powerful Story
NBC's Grapevine looks at one teenager, one family, and one school district in Texas to help explain the anti-LGBTQ+ movement.
By Fortesa Latifi