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Womanhood Without Instruction: Getting To The Clit For Trans Women

I had sex reassignment surgery, a vaginoplasty, on February 18, 2020 in New York City. I was confined to bed rest for a month. I ate and greeted friends fr

by Daniella LaGaccia

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On the first day of Pride Month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law the so-called “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” a bill banning transgender

Why Is Laverne Cox’s Voice Being Dubbed By Men?

The international release of Emerald Fennell’s revenge thriller Promising Young Woman was postponed amid outrage that a male voice actor was hired to

by Erin Corbett

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These Intimate Photos Offer A Window Into Lives Of 8 Trans People...

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Caitlyn Jenner Doesn’t Want Trans Girls To Participate In G...

After announcing her bid for California governor at the end of last month, former athlete Caitlyn Jenner has confirmed the LGBTQ+ community’s worst f

Elliot Page Says His Oprah Interview Isn’t For Him, It̵...

On Friday, Elliot Page sat down with Oprah for his first televised interview since coming out as transgender last December. Page has been cited as the most

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Why Caitlyn Jenner’s Run For Governor Could Hurt The Trans ...

Caitlyn Jenner announced on Friday that she had filed papers to run for governor of California. Jenner, a former Olympian and reality television star, is r

by Britni de la Cretaz

Arkansas Is Now The Most Dangerous State For Trans Youth

On Tuesday, Arkansas became the first state in the U.S. to ban gender-affirming treatments and surgery for transgender youth. The enactment comes after law

by Sarah Midkiff

Mental Health Awareness

‘People Just Want To Be Heard:’ Why I Work At A Trans Mental Heal...

If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that it can be tricky to come across as genuine virtually. But Gaela Solo has the skill down. She has a soo

by Molly Longman

Elliot Page Could Embody Trans Joy. Why Isn’t That Story Be...

When Elliot Page came out as transgender in December 2020, he set the internet ablaze. There was plenty of hatred, as there is whenever trans people exist

by Britni de la Cretaz

Biden Is Already Trying To Protect Trans Rights — & He Woke Up Al...

On Biden’s first day in office, he signed an executive order promising to uphold federal protections for LGBTQ+ Americans. It was an important move, even

by Britni de la Cretaz

Rachel Levine Will Be The First Openly Trans Woman To Hold Nation...

On Tuesday, President-elect Joe Biden announced that he is nominating Dr. Rachel Levine to be assistant secretary for health in the department of Health an

Elliot Page Inspired Trans Joy — TERFs & Transphobes Can’t Take T...

When Elliot Page, the Oscar-nominated star known for Juno, Whip It, and Umbrella Academy came out as trans yesterday, my whole Twitter timeline rejoiced at

Elliot Page Comes Out In Moving Instagram Post: “I Love Tha...

Elliot Page, Oscar-nominated star of Umbrella Academy and Juno, has come out as transgender on Instagram today, writing: “I want to share with you th

by Elizabeth Gulino

A Black Transgender Woman Is Suing The Georgia Prison System For ...

Following allegations of mistreatment, Ashley Diamond, a Black transgender woman, is suing the Georgia Department of Corrections for sexual assault by both

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How I’m Honoring Transgender Day Of Remembrance

Mental Health Care Is Crucial For Trans People — So Why Is It So ...

Jaiden Blancaflor was a sophomore in high school when they called The Trevor Project’s helpline. Blancaflor, a 17-year-old who identifies as transgender

by Molly Longman

Being A Trans Advocate Starts With Saying “I Don’t Know”

We’re in the midst of Transgender Awareness Week, a time that’s meant to raise the visibility of transgender people and the issues they face. In 2020

My Sistah’s House Is Providing A Black Trans Community With...

When La’Myah Mason was trying to get out of a years-long abusive relationship in early 2020, she had no idea how she would find another place to live, m

What To Know About Idaho’s Legal Battle To Block Trans Stud...

The year 2020 has seen an increase in attacks to the rights of transgender people, from rollbacks on their access to healthcare to being denied use of home

by Britni de la Cretaz

Maryland Hospital Cites “Religious” Reasons To Refuse...

After his doctors recommended a hysterectomy, Jesse Hammons recently went to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center to get his procedure. The

Black Trans Women Face Constant Sexual Violence In Prison. CJay S...

In the United States, one out of every two Black transgender people has been incarcerated. And trans women who are incarcerated in men’s prisons are 13 t

Ganni & Richie Shazam Team Up To Support The Black Trans Community

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A Discriminatory Housing Rule Would Allow Shelters To Turn Away T...
On Wednesday, the Trump administration continued its attack on the transgender community when the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announc
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