We Won’t Be Erased
As a witness to history, I believe we will overcome the attacks on transgender identity because we’ve come out in the tens of thousands and tasted freedom and equality.
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As a witness to history, I believe we will overcome the attacks on transgender identity because we’ve come out in the tens of thousands and tasted freedom and equality.
We must keep fighting for civil rights for all transgender youth in order to provide the justice they deserve.
Mark Berryhill, CEO of equalpride, on the importance of Transgender Day of Visibility.
For the nation’s highest ranking trans person, any vitriol directed her way only makes her more determined to fight and advocate on behalf of the community.
The president released a statement of affirmation, plus a new report on mental health and a call for support across the federal government.
For Trans Day of Visibility, these are 21 trans icons that deserve your attention.
The lawmaker from Massachusetts made the announcement on Transgender Day of Visibility.
The Against Me! founder is harnessing queer anger and funneling it into a raucous, cathartic tour.
Equalpride's own Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière tells us why she created a micronation for her and her chosen family.
"When we create environments for transgender people to thrive, we create a society where people can live the lives they deserve to live."
While it may sometimes seem like being trans means a life of hardship, we know that the reality is that being trans is beautiful, and that so many of us are living, surviving, and thriving.
The state is just the latest one to pass such an anti-trans law.
The proposed resolution, introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Sen. Edward Markey, would provide a framework of protections for trans and nonbinary people.
The speaker emerita shared a hopeful message with The Advocate on the red carpet.
“If you pass this bill today, know that you’re forcing me to use the bathroom with your daughters, wives, mothers, and sisters,” a bearded transgender man told the lawmakers.
Family support can make a positive difference, according to the Trevor Project.
As soon as it became known that the shooter may have identified as trans, the right-wing media outrage ecosystem went to work.
The state is advancing Rep. Leigh Finke's bill to protect young trans people and their parents from out-of-state actions that would prevent or punish gender-affirming care.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill Thursday.
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a bill that included a ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors and restrictions on discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in schools.