LGBT Community Tells Detroit Police: #TransLivesMatter At a meeting scheduled before the latest murder of a transgender woman, Detroit police pledged their commitment to the safety of LGBT people. read more Dawn Ennis www.advocate.com/transgender/2015/08/13/lgbt-community-tells-detroit-police-translivesmatter
Queer racer Charlie Martin talks living out and proud in the VERY fast lane This post is part of a series of Queerty interviews with models, trainers, athletes, dancers, and, well, people who inspire us to stay in shape–0r just sit on the couch ogling them instead. Name: Charlie Martin, 37 City: Leicestershire, UK Do you … Continue reading Queer racer Charlie Martin talks living out and proud in the VERY fast lane
Laverne Cox Slams Comedian Lil Duval, Who Said He’d Kill a Sex Partner if He Found Out They Were Transgender Comedian Lil Duval (aka Roland Powell) told listeners on The Breakfast Club last week that he’d kill a sex partner if he found out they were transgender. Said Duval: “This might sound messed up and I don’t … Continue reading Laverne Cox Slams Comedian Lil Duval, Who Said He’d Kill a Sex Partner if He Found Out They Were Transgender
Notable bi+ and transgender leaders to know about this #BiWeek GLAAD With the third annual #BiWeek (co-founded by GLAAD) underway, we wanted to take time to amplify the voices of those living at the intersection of the bi+ and trans* communities–voices that are often erased or ignored in mainstream media. This is a quick look at … Continue reading Notable bi+ and transgender leaders to know about this #BiWeek
South Carolina legislature targets trans people with new public accommodations bill Public domain In South Carolina, Senator Lee Bright has introduced a bill, S 1203 to the Senate floor that seeks to limit the rights of the Palmetto state’s transgender community. A hearing before the Senate General Subcommittee on the bill has been scheduled for … Continue reading South Carolina legislature targets trans people with new public accommodations bill
Organizations, businesses, advocates, and celebrities denounce North Carolina's anti-LGBT law Photo Credit: CC BY 2.0 In the wake of North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signing House Bill 2 into law, organizations, advocates, businesses, schools, and celebrities have spoken out against this harmful legislation. The law asserts the power of the state and overrides all local … Continue reading Organizations, businesses, advocates, and celebrities denounce North Carolina's anti-LGBT law
Opponents Of LGBT Protections Are Clueless About Transgender Men In less than two weeks, Houston voters will consider Proposition 1, deciding whether the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) will become law. Its opponents have made many incendiary arguments targeting transgender women, but their claims have a glaring hole: transgender men. HERO would create sweeping nondiscrimination … Continue reading Opponents Of LGBT Protections Are Clueless About Transgender Men
#Occupotty and the Gender Politics of Bathrooms The floor plan of the White House recently made headlines because of a subtle change that’s caused a bit of a stir: it now features a gender-neutral restroom. Just one. But one was enough to make headlines. Many people don’t think twice about which restroom to use in … Continue reading #Occupotty and the Gender Politics of Bathrooms
Trans Activist Michael Hughes Discusses Viral #WeJustNeedToPee Campaign With MSNBC's Thomas Roberts: VIDEO Michael Hughes had been suicidal for years — and even attempted to take his life once — when he accidentally stumbled upon a book that would change his life forever. The book was “Body Alchemy,” by photographer Loren Cameron, a compilation of … Continue reading Trans Activist Michael Hughes Discusses Viral #WeJustNeedToPee Campaign With MSNBC's Thomas Roberts: VIDEO
Access to Care Is a Way to Save Transgender Youth's Lives Today So far this year, the transgender community has seen a mind-boggling amount of violence and loss. Whether it is Penny Proud in New Orleans, Louisiana, or Bri Golec in Akron, Ohio, in each case the circumstances are eerily similar: Trans women losing their … Continue reading Access to Care Is a Way to Save Transgender Youth's Lives Today
