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Trans Women with HIV Face Violence, Homelessness, and Discrimination. These Orgs Are Fighting Back.
At the intersection of anti-trans stigma and policy, violence flourishes. But trans and HIV-positive communities are mobilized and thriving.
‘Under His Wings’: Leaked Emails Reveal an Anti-Trans ‘Holy War’
Leaked emails from anti-trans lobbyists and state lawmakers read, at times, like scripts from “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
Hm, No One Had a Problem With Puberty Blockers When Only Cis Kids Took Them
Lawmakers hell-bent on taking puberty blockers away from trans kids are ignoring all the research that says they're safe for everyone.
Insane Federal Bill Would Strip Trans People of Their Civil Rights
"The Civil Rights Uniformity Act of 2017" was introduced in June. Advocates say it's highly unlikely to become law—but what precedent does writing transphobic bills set?
Meet Trans Civil Rights Hero Gavin Grimm—and the Pastor Who Calls Him a Girl
Gavin never wanted to become a symbol for trans rights in America: He just wanted to use the bathroom. But now he resides at the center of the national battle around anti-trans policies that threaten the rights of trans people across the country.
'Do You Want a Happy Little Girl or a Dead Little Boy?': My Choice as a Mother
My trans daughter was discriminated against by her elementary school, forcing me to realize that if I didn't protect her—no one would.
Shut Out of Bathrooms, a Trans Boy Fights for His Rights in High School
Vinnie struggled to find his identity—but now his school won't treat him like all the other boys.
A Family Is Forced to Sacrifice Everything for Their 4-Year-Old Trans Daughter
When Trinity transitioned, her kindergarten rejected her, which forced her mom to quit her job and homeschool her kids—pushing their family into poverty.