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Why HBO's 'Enigma' is a must-see doc for trans young people

Zackary Drucker's new documentary examines the lives of two trans women who took very different paths to survival, and offers a path forward for all of us.

'Blindspot' Features Trans Actor Jen Richards in Cisgender Role

The prolific actor reprises her role as a CIA agent on the NBC drama tonight.

How Jen Richards & Clarice Reclaim Silence of the Lambs' Trans Story

An arc that gives voice to trans people and dispels the Buffalo Bill stereotype in the CBS series Clarice was inspired by the documentary Disclosure.

Jen Richards Guests on 'Clarice,' Helps Reframe the Buffalo Bill Story

A new Clarice teaser reveals a storyline that runs counter to The Silence of the Lambs' harmful trans narrative. 

Trans Actresses Daniela Vega & Jen Richards Join 'Tales of the City'

Netflix's reboot of Armistead Maupin's beloved LGBTQ story also includes original cast members Laura Linney and Olympia Dukakis. 

Jen Richards Is Bound for Nashville as CMT's First Trans Actress

The actress, activist, writer and producer behind the Emmy-nominated Her Story is joining the cast of Country Music Television's Nashville, a series picked up from ABC. 

The Trans Web Series 'Her Story' Could Change Everything

Her Story, a groundbreaking series written by and starring trans woman Jen Richards, may be a catalyst for better trans narratives in film and television. 

'Tales of the City' Reboot's Teaser Trailer Is a Tearjerker

Tales of the City is queerer than ever and returns to Netflix in June with Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Charlie Barnett, Ellen Page, Jen Richards, and more.  

Transgender Bathroom Issues Explored in #Trans102

Hollywood writer, producer, actress and activist Jen Richards of I Am Cait and Her Story fame wrote this first of nine short videos that will comprise a new docu-series, #‎MoreThanT. 

One Trans Woman's TSA Horror Story

A trans woman live-tweeted the shameful treatment she says she experienced at the hands of the Transportation Security Administration. But the TSA says its agents followed procedure.

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'Disclosure' Shows How Hollywood Depicted Trans People as Treacherous

The LGBTQ&A podcast talks with the director and associate producer of this moving new Netflix documentary.

NewFest to Feature All-Trans Reading of 'Brokeback Mountain'

The event will be livestreamed free October 18, with donations suggested to benefit NewFest and the New York City Anti-Violence Project.

Tales of the City 'First Look' Dives Into Generations of LGBTQ Lives

Netflix's Tales of the City reboot premieres in June with stories of LGBTQ people young and old. 

New 'Tales of the City' Trailer Shows All Kinds of Love Are in the Air

The reboot of the beloved series highlights romantic and platonic love stories between trans, queer, lesbian, bisexual, straight, and queer people.  

Trans Actresses Call Out Scarlett Johansson's Tone-Deaf Remarks

Trace Lysette and Jamie Clayton call for parity for trans actors in Hollywood in response to Johansson being cast as a trans man. 

Intersectional Women's Organization Aims to Mobilize the Majority

"Women are mad as hell, we are ready to take action, and we refuse to go backward," says Black Lives Matter's Alicia Garza, cofounder of the new group Supermajority.

Jenner: No to 'Biological Boys Who Are Trans' Playing on Girls' Teams

Running for governor of California, the Republican repeats transphobic talking points, inspiring much ire.

Trans Artists at Sundance: Not All LGBTQ People Like Mayor Pete

A group interview at Sundance produced some shout-outs to Elizabeth Warren and a message that Buttigieg needs "to prove that we should vote for him."

You Should Never Go 'Full Tranny'

Matt Bomer's new film epitomizes the dangers of "transface."

Brazil's New Antigay President Sparks Fear & Outrage on LGBTQ Twitter

The Twitterverse had strong and swift reactions to the presidential victory of Jair Bolsonaro, who's said he'd rather have a dead son than a gay one.