Austin Police Department's Senior Officer Greg Abbink introduced himself as the first openly transgender man on the Austin police force during his … [Read more...] about Austin Police Department Welcomes First Openly Transgender Officer: VIDEO
Trans Rights
Rikers Island Jail Opening Transgender Housing Unit This Week
Rikers Island is opening its new transgender housing wing this week for its male-to-female inmates who have yet to undergo transition surgery reports … [Read more...] about Rikers Island Jail Opening Transgender Housing Unit This Week
Transgender Woman Defends the Men Who Want to Love Her
FIRST PERSON From time to time Towleroad runs first person stories spotted on social media we think will be of interest to the broader community. If … [Read more...] about Transgender Woman Defends the Men Who Want to Love Her
Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros Lehtinen and Transgender Son Speak Out in CBS Miami Interview: VIDEO
Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL.) disclosed in an interview with CBS Miami last night that her views have changed on LGBT people after … [Read more...] about Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros Lehtinen and Transgender Son Speak Out in CBS Miami Interview: VIDEO
Trans Pioneer and ‘Stone Butch Blues’ Author Leslie Feinberg Dies at Age 65
Leslie Feinberg, a well-known transgender activist and author of Stone Butch Blues, died on Saturday due to complications from multiple … [Read more...] about Trans Pioneer and ‘Stone Butch Blues’ Author Leslie Feinberg Dies at Age 65
UK Children’s Channel to Broadcast Transgender Teen Documentary – VIDEO
UK children’s TV channel CBBC will today broadcast a feature about a transgender boy for the first time UK children’s TV channel CBBC will … [Read more...] about UK Children’s Channel to Broadcast Transgender Teen Documentary – VIDEO
Anti-gay Russian Lawmaker Vitaly Milonov Prepares Bill Targeting Same-Sex Marriage Loophole
St. Petersburg politician Vitaly Milonov is drafting a bill to eradicate a loophole in Russia's same-sex marriage ban after lesbian couple Irina … [Read more...] about Anti-gay Russian Lawmaker Vitaly Milonov Prepares Bill Targeting Same-Sex Marriage Loophole
Mexico City Approves Landmark Bill Allowing Trans People to Legally Change Gender Without Court Order
Mexico City lawmakers approved a groundbreaking trans rights bill on Thursday allowing trans people to legally change their gender without a court … [Read more...] about Mexico City Approves Landmark Bill Allowing Trans People to Legally Change Gender Without Court Order
Michigan House Speaker Proposes ‘Religious Freedom’ Act As Debate Over LGBT Job Protections Bill Continues
As lawmakers in Michigan debate on whether to support legislation that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (but not … [Read more...] about Michigan House Speaker Proposes ‘Religious Freedom’ Act As Debate Over LGBT Job Protections Bill Continues
Groundbreaking Study Explores The Lives of Pregnant Transmen
Obstetrics and Gynecology has published the findings of a study looking into the lives of transgender men who make the decision to have children … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking Study Explores The Lives of Pregnant Transmen