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Power

Only half of Americans are okay with kids coming out as trans, according to survey

Only half of Americans are okay with kids coming out as trans, according to survey

New report finds majority of U.S. adults are comfortable with their children being gay, lesbian or bisexual but trans acceptance lags

By Dawn Ennis • April 12, 2022 at 2:22 pm EDT
Politics

The U.K. wants to ban conversion therapy—but not for trans people

The U.K. wants to ban conversion therapy—but not for trans people

LGBTQ+ groups have asked the U.K. government to reconsider its latest transphobic policy decision

By V.S. Wells • April 7, 2022 at 4:15 pm EDT
TV & Film

Why it matters that Elliot Page’s ‘Umbrella Academy’ character reflects his transition

Why it matters that Elliot Page’s ‘Umbrella Academy’ character reflects his transition

ANALYSIS: In Season 3 of “The Umbrella Academy” Viktor Hargreeves has a new name, just like his portrayer

By Mel Woods • April 6, 2022 at 1:21 pm EDT
Books

A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers

A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers

Florence Ashley argues that bans are just the first step in preventing trans people from dealing with the trauma of such “therapy”

By Paul Gallant • April 6, 2022 at 8:02 am EDT
Politics

Zimbabwe decriminalizes HIV transmission in major step forward for LGBTQ+ equality

Zimbabwe decriminalizes HIV transmission in major step forward for LGBTQ+ equality

Activists have called on the country to repeal other anti-LGBTQ+ laws that make it more difficult to address the ongoing HIV epidemic

By Nico Lang • April 5, 2022 at 6:23 pm EDT
Politics

This U.S. governor just refused to acknowledge the existence of trans people

This U.S. governor just refused to acknowledge the existence of trans people

Gov. Doug Ducey signed two anti-trans bills into law but wouldn’t say whether he believes trans people exist

By Jordan Daniels • April 4, 2022 at 5:57 pm EDT
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Ocean Vuong, the ‘Canadian Ballroom Extravaganza’ and lots of trans feelings

Ocean Vuong, the ‘Canadian Ballroom Extravaganza’ and lots of trans feelings

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning March 31

By S. Bear Bergman • March 31, 2022 at 8:03 pm EDT
Identity

This British MP just became the U.K.’s first openly trans member of Parliament

This British MP just became the U.K.’s first openly trans member of Parliament

Conservative MP Jamie Wallis came out in a statement that also included details of sexual assault and blackmail

By V.S. Wells • March 31, 2022 at 6:24 pm EDT
Trans Health

Doctors and families petition to keep Texas’ only gender clinic for trans youth open

Doctors and families petition to keep Texas’ only gender clinic for trans youth open

The Genecis clinic in Dallas stopped accepting new patients late last year after political pressure

By Oliver Haug • March 31, 2022 at 12:42 pm EDT
Culture

Why trans family visibility matters

Why trans family visibility matters

ANALYSIS: Three parents talk about what it means to see celebrity families like theirs, from Cher to Dwyane Wade

By V.S. Wells • March 31, 2022 at 11:38 am EDT
Activism

This group is using ACT-UP tactics to make the fight for trans rights more urgent

This group is using ACT-UP tactics to make the fight for trans rights more urgent

Tear It Up plans to make trans activism louder—and more controversial

By Shane Burley • March 30, 2022 at 3:29 pm EDT
Politics

Arizona is one signature away from limiting life-saving medical care for trans youth

Arizona is one signature away from limiting life-saving medical care for trans youth

Two other states also passed anti-trans legislation this week

By Nico Lang • March 25, 2022 at 12:46 pm EDT
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Politics

Utah’s governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports bill. Here’s why it could still pass

Utah’s governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports bill. Here’s why it could still pass

As Republican Gov. Spencer Cox faces opposition from his own party, legislators in the GOP-led state are planning to force the bill through

By Ursula Muñoz S. • March 24, 2022 at 6:25 pm EDT
TV & Film

How ‘Titane’ captures the messy brutality of transition

How ‘Titane’ captures the messy brutality of transition

ANALYSIS: Julia Ducournau’s sophomore feature deserves to be part of the trans cinematic canon

By Kaiya Shunyata • March 24, 2022 at 1:10 pm EDT
Politics

More than one-third of U.S. trans youth could lose health care under proposed anti-trans laws

More than one-third of U.S. trans youth could lose health care under proposed anti-trans laws

Medical care bans being pushed in more than a dozen states would have a devastating impact on trans youth, according to a new report

By Nico Lang • March 23, 2022 at 12:19 pm EDT

Indiana’s Republican governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports ban

Indiana’s Republican governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports ban

Gov. Eric Holcomb said the bill “leaves too many unanswered questions” 

By Oliver Haug • March 22, 2022 at 5:07 pm EDT
Power

Trans model detained at Dubai airport over male gender marker forced to return to Thailand

Trans model detained at Dubai airport over male gender marker forced to return to Thailand

She described the ordeal as a “nightmare during which I’m fully awake”

By Yvonne Marquez • March 22, 2022 at 4:28 pm EDT
Sports

Lia Thomas becomes first out trans woman to win a NCAA championship

Lia Thomas becomes first out trans woman to win a NCAA championship

The swimmer cinched the 500-yard freestyle title, and qualified for two other finals in her last year of NCAA competition

By V.S. Wells • March 21, 2022 at 12:09 pm EDT
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