OPINION: Under the euphemisms, transphobic figureheads are sending a clear message
Katelyn Burns
Katelyn Burns is a freelance journalist and columnist for Xtra and MSNBC. She was the first openly trans Capitol Hill reporter in U.S. history.
The obsession cis people have with trans people’s genitals is out of control
ANALYSIS: Recently, they’re not even trying to hide it
The conservative agenda against trans people’s ultimate goal? Eliminating us
OPINION: Their language is clear, conservatives want to literally exterminate trans people
As conservatives attack trans people, does Joe Biden still have our backs?
OPINION: In his 2022 State of the Union address, Joe Biden told trans kids, “I will always have your back.” In this year’s speech, the president was silent on trans issues
The ‘Utah-style compromise’ is dead
OPINION: In recent years, legislators in the state have occasionally shown compassion on LGBTQ2S+ issues. Utah’s recent anti-trans bill shows that empathy has run out
Forcibly outing trans kids is dangerous
OPINION: When schools are required to disclose a child’s trans identity, they prioritize parents over students’ well-being
Multiple states have proposed bills that would ban gender-affirming care for adults
OPINION: Newly proposed legislation shows that attempts to curb trans rights were never going to stop with kids
The NYT’s trans ‘debate’ isn’t actually a debate
OPINION: The hiring of David French is just the latest in a string of anti-trans moves from mainstream media
Homophobic soccer chants are alive and well
OPINION: It’s going to take more than awareness and education to stop the use of homophobic chants at professional soccer games
A U.S. court ruled to uphold the rights of trans athletes. Will the verdict stick?
OPINION: The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision is a huge victory but the future of trans athletes remains uncertain
Police forces continue to cozy up to far-right protestors
OPINION: As anti-drag protests grow increasingly common—and violent—the responses of some police departments are raising questions about who law enforcement really protects
Ten trans lawyers just got appointed to the Supreme Court bar. Here’s why that matters
OPINION: With these appointments, trans people will be able to argue for themselves, just as the most important trans rights cases start to hit the high court
This World Cup, FIFA’s long history of ‘sportswashing’ continues
OPINION: The PR boost from hosting the tournament is allowing Qatar to gloss over its anti-LGBTQ+ human rights abuses. When the games come to the U.S. in 2026, it will be no different
A beauty pageant’s decision to exclude a trans contestant was upheld in court. That should worry us all
OPINION: The American 9th circuit court ruled that forcing the pageant to include trans contestants would amount to “compelled speech.” This sets a dangerous precedent for trans exclusion