5 Problems Transgender Face
by: The Frisky
We want to point out some really important issues within the trans community, and basically, we want to talk about the harsh reality of being transgender. …
The Soapbox: Caitlyn Jenner Can Present However She Wants To
by: Wendy Stokes
Let Caitlyn Jenner have her moment, would you? She debuted in all of her glamorous glory yesterday on the cover of Vanity Fair and within hours, …
Androgynous Model Andreja Pejic (Formerly Andrej) Comes Out As Transgender
by: Wendy Stokes
“I always dreamt of being a girl. … I was proud of my gender nonconforming career. But my biggest dream was to be comfortable in my …
Gift Guide: For Your Friend Who’s Transitioning
by: Wendy Stokes
So your friend came out as transgender/genderqueer/non-binary! Yay! The holidays are actually a pretty perfect time to show your friend your support, both by taking that …
What Radical Democracy Looks Like In A Transphobic Culture: Meredith Talusan Vs. The Telluride Association
by: Wendy Stokes
I hate talking on the phone, and so I was nervous to call Meredith Talusan: You get the impression from her social media feed, and from …
The “You Are You” Camp Gives Boys The Chance To Be The Girls They Want To Be
by: Wendy Stokes
For the past three years, photographer Lindsay Morris has been following a group of special kids who attend an annual four-day camp for “gender-nonconforming boys and …
Parents Sue After Doctors Decide Their Child Is A Girl
by: Wendy Stokes
Pam and Mark Crawford of Greenville, SC, adopted MC when he was just 20 months old and then considered female. Born with “true hermaphroditism” or both …
Laverne Cox Reveals Intimate Details About Her Gender Transition In YouTube’s “Overshare” Series
by: Wendy Stokes
“Orange is the New Black” fans, prepare to fall even harder for the amazing Laverne Cox, the transgender actress and activist who plays Sophia on the …
11 LGBTQ people share their coming out stories
by: Wendy Stokes
In a world where being queer is increasingly accepted, but still often fraught with feelings of fear, shame, and confusion, coming out can mean a lot …
Jamie Raines Addresses 5 Questions You Probably Shouldn’t Ask Trans People
by: Wendy Stokes
Jamie Raines, the trans man whose timelapse video of selfies taken over the course of three years throughout his gender transition went viral last week, made a …
Transgender Model Lea T Speaks! (And Seems Totally Awesome)
by: The Frisky
Brazilian/Italian model Lea T. made waves in 2010 when she revealed that she was transgender. And for the first time, thanks to this Benetton video, we’re …
The Soapbox: On Laverne Cox’s Nude Photo Spread & Meghan Murphy’s Transphobia
by: Tamara Vlahovic
Laverne Cox graced Allure’s annual “Nudes” issue with a picture that is so honest in its emotion and raw in its beauty I damn near cried …
