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Activism

Remembering trans icon Mama Gloria, the ‘Emily Post of Halsted Street’

Remembering trans icon Mama Gloria, the ‘Emily Post of Halsted Street’

In this previously unreleased 2014 interview, Gloria Allen reflects on her life and legacy

By Nico Lang • June 29, 2022 at 2:42 pm EDT
Health

Governments aren’t doing enough to prevent mpox transmission, community groups warn

Governments aren’t doing enough to prevent mpox transmission, community groups warn

Access to mpox vaccines, as well as supports for those already infected with the virus, are lacking

By Kevin Hurren • June 29, 2022 at 2:27 pm EDT
Politics

Doctors in the U.S. could face lawsuits for treating trans minors under proposed federal law

Doctors in the U.S. could face lawsuits for treating trans minors under proposed federal law

The bill would allow a 30-year statute of limitation for anyone who wishes to bring legal action against a medical provider of trans-affirming care

By Nico Lang • June 28, 2022 at 2:11 pm EDT
Education

Biden wants to expand federal laws to protect trans students from discrimination

Biden wants to expand federal laws to protect trans students from discrimination

He is also preparing to sign an executive order preventing LGBTQ2S+ youth from being subjected to conversion therapy

By Dika Ofoma • June 27, 2022 at 4:00 pm EDT
Power

The Boy Scouts of America avoided a big fight over trans youth. But can it be a model for inclusion?

The Boy Scouts of America avoided a big fight over trans youth. But can it be a model for inclusion?

After one family fought to have their trans son included in Cub Scouts five years ago, the Boy Scouts of America have welcomed trans youth—but some challenges remain

By Mike De Socio • June 27, 2022 at 10:59 am EDT
Sports

International rugby league bans trans women from competition

International rugby league bans trans women from competition

The decision comes on the heels of a similar policy change from an international swimming governing body

By Oliver Haug • June 23, 2022 at 9:47 am EDT
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Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I see myself as different from cis women. Does that make me a ‘bad’ trans woman?

I see myself as different from cis women. Does that make me a ‘bad’ trans woman?

Kai advises a reader that “holding multiple truths is more complex than simply holding all truths to be equal—because not all beliefs are equal in social status and social power”

By Kai Cheng Thom • June 21, 2022 at 11:02 am EDT
Sports

World swimming body bans vast majority of trans women from competition

World swimming body bans vast majority of trans women from competition

The organization called for the creation of an “open” category for trans athletes

By Nico Lang • June 20, 2022 at 1:53 pm EDT
Power

Starbucks reportedly threatened to revoke trans health coverage if employees tried to unionize

Starbucks reportedly threatened to revoke trans health coverage if employees tried to unionize

More than 100 Starbucks outlets in the U.S. have voted to unionize in the past seven months

By Nico Lang • June 17, 2022 at 3:44 pm EDT
Pride 2022: Party & Protest

This activist declined to attend White House Pride event to protest detention of trans immigrants

This activist declined to attend White House Pride event to protest detention of trans immigrants

“If I stayed quiet, I feel like I would be complicit in that violence, right?”

By Jackie Richardson • June 16, 2022 at 1:03 pm EDT
Politics

Italy is the third country to appoint an LGBTQ+ envoy. Do such positions actually improve human rights for queer and trans people?

Italy is the third country to appoint an LGBTQ+ envoy. Do such positions actually improve human rights for queer and trans people?

Special envoy Fabrizio Petri believes Italy’s moderate approach to human rights can sway the hearts and minds of foreign governments

By Rob Salerno • June 16, 2022 at 10:51 am EDT
Identity

Five percent of young Americans identify as trans or non-binary, according to new report

Five percent of young Americans identify as trans or non-binary, according to new report

The trans population in the U.S. is growing fast, despite unprecedented attacks on the community

By Dika Ofoma • June 14, 2022 at 1:41 pm EDT
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Books

The life and hope in literature: the message behind a Japanese literary sensation, newly translated into English

The life and hope in literature: the message behind a Japanese literary sensation, newly translated into English

In her debut novel, “Solo Dance,” Taiwanese-Japanese author Li Kotomi follows her character through Japan’s “queer desert”

By Erica H Isomura • June 13, 2022 at 10:15 am EDT
Politics

The U.S. has already passed 25 anti-trans laws this year—and it’s not over yet

The U.S. has already passed 25 anti-trans laws this year—and it’s not over yet

Louisiana is the latest state to enact legislation targeting trans Americans, and others could soon follow

By Nico Lang • June 8, 2022 at 1:39 pm EDT
Activism

These billboards are showing love and support for Alabama trans youth under attack

These billboards are showing love and support for Alabama trans youth under attack

The state became the first in history to criminalize medical care for trans youth earlier this year

By Oliver Haug • June 8, 2022 at 9:50 am EDT
Sports

Justine Lindsay makes history as the NFL’s first out trans cheerleader

Justine Lindsay makes history as the NFL’s first out trans cheerleader

“This is a moment I will never forget and I cannot wait to show you all what this girl has to bring”

By Nico Lang • June 7, 2022 at 2:57 pm EDT
Politics

San Francisco wants to eradicate trans homelessness by 2027

San Francisco wants to eradicate trans homelessness by 2027

Mayor London Breed is devoting $6.5 million for the first-of-its-kind campaign

By Dika Ofoma • June 7, 2022 at 11:59 am EDT
Politics

Florida is trying to take away gender-affirming medical coverage for 9,000 trans adults

Florida is trying to take away gender-affirming medical coverage for 9,000 trans adults

The state is seeking to remove coverage for gender dysphoria treatment in its Medicaid plan

By Ursula Muñoz S. • June 3, 2022 at 12:36 pm EDT
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