An Austin fast food restaurant is accused of anti-transgender discrimination for turning away a University of Texas student who identifies as … [Read more...] about Austin Restaurant Turns Away Genderqueer Student In Women’s Clothing: VIDEO
Trans Rights
Trans Bodybuilder Aydian Dowling in Lead to Be Next ‘Men’s Health’ Cover Model
Aydian Dowling may be best known for his ripped physique, but the trans model is using the way he looks to challenge traditional ideas of masculinity … [Read more...] about Trans Bodybuilder Aydian Dowling in Lead to Be Next ‘Men’s Health’ Cover Model
Transgender Man Sues Employer After Being Ordered to Follow Female Dress Code: VIDEO
Tower Loan, a Mississippi-based finance company, fired Tristan Broussard after learning he is transgender. Listen to Broussard's powerful story, … [Read more...] about Transgender Man Sues Employer After Being Ordered to Follow Female Dress Code: VIDEO
Judge To Decide This Week Whether Petition To Repeal Houston LGBT Protections Qualifies For Ballot
Nearly a year after the Houston City Council approved an Equal Rights Ordinance, a judge is expected to rule this week on whether anti-LGBT groups … [Read more...] about Judge To Decide This Week Whether Petition To Repeal Houston LGBT Protections Qualifies For Ballot
U.S.’s First Openly Trans Active Military Soldier Is Fighting For Equality
Four years ago Sergeant Shane Ortega began his transition while serving in the U.S. Army. Before enlisting Ortega had served two tours with the United … [Read more...] about U.S.’s First Openly Trans Active Military Soldier Is Fighting For Equality
HBO’s VICE to Look at Struggles Faced by Gays and Transsexuals in Iran Tonight: VIDEOS
Tonight at 11PM on HBO's VICE, the newsmagazine series looks at the struggles faced by gays and transsexuals in Iran. The following preview clips … [Read more...] about HBO’s VICE to Look at Struggles Faced by Gays and Transsexuals in Iran Tonight: VIDEOS
Elton John And Michael Stipe Rally Behind Abused Trans Georgia Inmate Ashley Diamond: VIDEO
Elton John and Michael Stipe have issued a joint statement calling on the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) to provide safety and hormone … [Read more...] about Elton John And Michael Stipe Rally Behind Abused Trans Georgia Inmate Ashley Diamond: VIDEO
Bullied Transgender California Teen Dies In Apparent Suicide: VIDEO
Fallbrook, California trans teen Taylor Alesena, who spoke on YouTube about being the victim of bullying, has taken her own life A Fallbrook, … [Read more...] about Bullied Transgender California Teen Dies In Apparent Suicide: VIDEO
New Report Sheds Light on Cable News’ Dismal Coverage of Transgender Issues
Media Matters has published an extensive report showing that cable, broadcast, and Spanish language networks have ignored an epidemic of violence … [Read more...] about New Report Sheds Light on Cable News’ Dismal Coverage of Transgender Issues
L.A. News Anchor Rips Diane Sawyer for Interviewing Bruce Jenner: VIDEO
KTLA 5 News Anchor Sam Rubin is having none of it with the media circus surrounding Bruce Jenner’s upcoming interview with Diane Sawyer, ripping the … [Read more...] about L.A. News Anchor Rips Diane Sawyer for Interviewing Bruce Jenner: VIDEO