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Elon Musk Dials Up Transphobia on Twitter, Says 'Cis' Is a Slur

The controversial billionaire continues catering to far-right extremists and right-wing ideiology.

trans people belong protest sign 2023 UK London Transgender Pride March

News

U.S. activists call U.K. anti-trans ruling 'a serious blow' to human rights

Some worry it will affect trans rights in the U.S. and other countries.

Arts & Entertainment

Lux Pascal is 'incredibly proud' of her big brother Pedro Pascal for defending trans people

“I’m incredibly proud, but the thing is that I’ve always known that he is a superstar," the out trans model and actor said.

News

Elon Musk Mocked for Calling Cisgender a 'Heterosexual Slur'

Elon Musk’s assertion that cisgender was a “heterosexual slur” sparks outrage and ridicule, even among his supporters.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller

Politics

Texas Ag Dept. Shocked That Antidiscrimination Training Included Gender Identity

An email sent to employees after the training said it was "biased" and offensive to some workers.

Pedro Pascal in protect the dolls shirt Thunderbolts UK screening London England 2025 alongside JK Rowling premiere of Finding the Way Home at HBO NYC 2019

News

Pedro Pascal says transphobe J.K. Rowling is 'heinous loser'

The actor, whose sister Lux is transgender, joined writer and activist Tariq Ra'ouf in denouncing Rowling's support for the U.K. Supreme Court's recent anti-trans ruling.

Trinity junior Mack Beggs wrestles Katy Morton Ranch junior Chelsea Sanchez in the final round of the 6A Girls 110 Weight Class match during the Texas Wrestling State Tournament

Election

Ted Cruz used a trans wrestler in an attack ad without permission. Now, Mack Beggs is taking legal action

Beggs said that not only did Cruz not get his permission to use his image in the ad, but that it failed to mention that he was forced to compete against women because the state's laws prevented him from competing against men.

cisgender definition

Elon Musk Dials Up Transphobia on Twitter, Says 'Cis' Is a Slur

The controversial billionaire continues catering to far-right extremists and right-wing ideiology.

U.S. activists call U.K. anti-trans ruling 'a serious blow' to human rights

Some worry it will affect trans rights in the U.S. and other countries.

Lux Pascal is 'incredibly proud' of her big brother Pedro Pascal for defending trans people

“I’m incredibly proud, but the thing is that I’ve always known that he is a superstar," the out trans model and actor said.

Elon Musk Mocked for Calling Cisgender a 'Heterosexual Slur'

Elon Musk’s assertion that cisgender was a “heterosexual slur” sparks outrage and ridicule, even among his supporters.

Is Refusing to Date Trans People Transphobic?

The thin line between preferences and prejudice.

Carmen Carrera: 'Guys Are Curious' About Trans Women

The RuPaul's Drag Race alumna talks to The Advocate in an exclusive interview about love, marriage, and stigmas she's encountered while dating.

U.K. trans groups respond to high court ruling that trans women aren’t considered women under equalities law

The U.K. Supreme Court noted that transgender women are still protected from discrimination by the law.

Alpha Phi Alpha's transgender ban is a step backward in protecting 'masculinity'

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. approved a transgender member ban, perpetuating a history of exclusion and aligning with far-right ideals. How much more suppression will its members endure to fit into this narrow view of maleness, writes a fellow Alpha member.

The UK’s 'Equality' ruling has put trans lives on trial

Not A Phase's Dee Humphreys on the recent ruling, fear and uncertainty, and how the community is rallying support from across the country.

Worst 10 countries in Europe for LGBTQ+ rights

While there were some positive signs in many countries, others ranked among the very worst climates for the LGBTQ+ community.

The Anti-Trans Memo Ignores Science and Biology, Hurting Everyone

Health and Human Services' anti-transgender memo will hurt not only trans people but cisgender ones.

OkCupid Explores Gender 'Beyond the Binary'

The inclusive dating website is allowing users to share their stories and definitions of gender identity and sexual orientation.

A Primer on Hollywood Transploitation

Writer Amanda Kerri is less disturbed about a cisgender actor playing a transgender character and more upset by how over-the-top -- and generally bad -- cinematic portrayals of trans people are.

The True Meaning of the Word 'Cisgender'

It's not complicated: Cisgender is the opposite of transgender.

Texas Ag Dept. Shocked That Antidiscrimination Training Included Gender Identity

An email sent to employees after the training said it was "biased" and offensive to some workers.

History Shows Radical Feminism Was Trans-Inclusive

The Conversations Project's groundbreaking historical investigations shine light on the decades-old ideas of pioneering, trans-affirming radical feminists.

Straight Cis Folks Still Don't Get Us

Data reveals that cisgender attitudes toward trans people haven't changed that much.

Scarlett Johansson Is Mad We're Mad About Her Transface

This latest insult from Hollywood has crossed a red line, Amanda Kerri writes.

Ted Cruz used a trans wrestler in an attack ad without permission. Now, Mack Beggs is taking legal action

Beggs said that not only did Cruz not get his permission to use his image in the ad, but that it failed to mention that he was forced to compete against women because the state's laws prevented him from competing against men.

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The controversial billionaire continues catering to far-right extremists and right-wing ideiology.

Some worry it will affect trans rights in the U.S. and other countries.

“I’m incredibly proud, but the thing is that I’ve always known that he is a superstar," the out trans model and actor said.

Elon Musk’s assertion that cisgender was a “heterosexual slur” sparks outrage and ridicule, even among his supporters.

The thin line between preferences and prejudice.

It’s the latest attack on transgender people by Elon Musk’s company.

The RuPaul's Drag Race alumna talks to The Advocate in an exclusive interview about love, marriage, and stigmas she's encountered while dating.

The U.K. Supreme Court noted that transgender women are still protected from discrimination by the law.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. approved a transgender member ban, perpetuating a history of exclusion and aligning with far-right ideals. How much more suppression will its members endure to fit into this narrow view of maleness, writes a fellow Alpha member.

Not A Phase's Dee Humphreys on the recent ruling, fear and uncertainty, and how the community is rallying support from across the country.

While there were some positive signs in many countries, others ranked among the very worst climates for the LGBTQ+ community.

Health and Human Services' anti-transgender memo will hurt not only trans people but cisgender ones.

The inclusive dating website is allowing users to share their stories and definitions of gender identity and sexual orientation.

Writer Amanda Kerri is less disturbed about a cisgender actor playing a transgender character and more upset by how over-the-top -- and generally bad -- cinematic portrayals of trans people are.

It's not complicated: Cisgender is the opposite of transgender.

An email sent to employees after the training said it was "biased" and offensive to some workers.

The actor, whose sister Lux is transgender, joined writer and activist Tariq Ra'ouf in denouncing Rowling's support for the U.K. Supreme Court's recent anti-trans ruling.

The Conversations Project's groundbreaking historical investigations shine light on the decades-old ideas of pioneering, trans-affirming radical feminists.

Data reveals that cisgender attitudes toward trans people haven't changed that much.

This latest insult from Hollywood has crossed a red line, Amanda Kerri writes.

Beggs said that not only did Cruz not get his permission to use his image in the ad, but that it failed to mention that he was forced to compete against women because the state's laws prevented him from competing against men.