National Epidemic: Fatal Anti-Transgender Violence, Says HRC
Epidemic takes the lives of trans and GNC people, some go uncounted too Submitted by the Human Rights Campaign— HRC Foundation released A National Epidemic: Fatal Anti-Transgender…
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Attend A TDoR: Help Bring An End To Transgender Murders
Please Attend a TDoR & Learn to Accept Our Lives and Work to End Transgender Members By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw */TRT Columnist— It’s November again…
Transgender Day Of Remembrance & Its Future
What Others Say To Do on Transgender Day of Remembrance By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— I’ve written a lot about the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR)…
Trans Empowerment Project Offers Vital Resources To The Trans Community
By: Audrey Cole/Reporter— KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—In a modern climate where the transgender community is under relentless assault politically and otherwise, the Trans Empowerment Project is fighting…
My Dad Awaits St. Peter’s Call
Aging and Blind in One Eye, Dad Is Waiting for St. Peter’s Call By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— On October 22, Dad turns 93. He’s…
Visibility Of Marching in the 2019 Springfield Mass. Puerto Rican Parade
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— On the third Sunday in September, my Springfield, Massachusetts transgender support group, UniTy, once again marched in the Annual Springfield…
Ask A Trans Woman: The Hidden Complexities Of Being Trans And Closeted On Halloween
Transgender People & Halloween, There’s Just More To It By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— If you’re reading this column, there’s a better than even chance you…
Qinfolk: NY’s 1st Film, Arts & Mental Health Festival For QTPOC
A Celebration and Education of QTPOC’s Lives Happens at Qinfolk ITHACA, NY—The inaugural Qinfolk Festival, a film, art and mental health festival dedicated to centering…
Transgender Boxer Makes History Twice
Patricio Manuel Talks Living As a Transgender Boxer & Living His Truth LOS ANGELES—The world’s first known transgender boxer is now the new face of…
Ask A Trans Woman: Where Have I Been?
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— If you’re a regular reader of this column, you may have noticed that it has been absent for a couple of…
Fenway: Policy Outlines Likely to Harm LGBTQ People From New Trump Health Care Regulation
BOSTON—Recently, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief outlining the harm to LGBT people likely to result from a new health care…
Bringing Queer Anime To English-Speaking Audiences And The Main Screen
Japanese animation is filled with LGBTQ+ themes, characters, embraces non-binary identity, asexuality By: Audrey Cole/Reporter— HOUSTON—Japanese animation, commonly referred to as anime, has a long…
2,000+ Signers File Briefs To Supreme Court In Support Of LGBTQ Protections
America’s leading businesses, members of Congress, women’s organizations, civil rights groups, conservatives, people of faith, public health associations, bar associations, and more affirm LGBTQ workplace…
Salem Mayor Joins Around 100 Mayors’ Brief To High Court In Support Of LGBTQ Rights
Friend-of-the-court brief in three cases concerning LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections will be heard on October 8 SALEM, Mass.—Today Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll signed onto a friend-of-the-court…
Dina Nina Martinez: Keynote Speaker At Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference
The Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference (PTWC) is the Largest Free Trans-Specific Conference in the World PHILADELPHIA—Mazzoni Center has just announced that transgender stand-up comedian and actor…
New PSA By Open To All Encourages Businesses To Be Welcoming, Inclusive
Open To All Sends Message & Wants You to Sign the Pledge BOULDER, Col.—Open To All has created a powerful PSA so that businesses and…
Jim Collins Foundation: 2020 Grant Cycle Is Open
The Jim Collins Foundation (JCF), a national nonprofit organization with a mission to fund gender-affirming surgeries, is pleased to announce that its 2020 grant cycle…
Ask A Trans Woman: We Are Under Attack & This Is How We Win
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— (Note: This was the final reading copy of the speech I gave at the 2019 Boston Dyke March.) Sisters and siblings,…
Reasons For LGBTQIA+ Folks To Attend Their Local Prides
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— It’s June and June is Pride month! Many prides are held in June and, in many areas, you can attend…
Mass. Transgender Student Crowned Prom King
Transgender teen finally lives his dream, as he openly transitions into the young man he always knew he was By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— A Barnstable…
Trans Masculine Individuals: HPV Prevention & Screening Critical, Fenway Says
Trans masculine individuals anywhere in the gender spectrum are at risk of developing cervical cancer The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health last week released a…
Historic House Vote For The Federal Equality Act; Congressman Seth Moulton Absent
For the first time, a chamber of Congress passes a bill ensuring protections for LGBTQ people in virtually all areas of life; Mass. Congressman Seth…
Be Visible: Fight The Trans Military Ban, Support Our Own
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— The transgender military ban is unacceptable. The ban effectively erases transgender identities as if transgender people don’t even exist….