Paula Overby — a quality assurance analyst from Eagan, Minnesota — has begun collecting signatures to file as a Democratic candidate in the 2014 … [Read more...] about Paula Overby Vies For Seat As Minnesota’s First Openly Transgender Candidate
Trans Rights
CA Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Into Law Landmark Protections For Transgender Students
California Governor Jerry Brown today signed into law a bill that will provide unprecedented protections for transgender students in the Golden State, … [Read more...] about CA Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Into Law Landmark Protections For Transgender Students
Laverne Cox On Being A Trans Actress and ‘Orange Is The New Black’
If you have not yet indulged in a binge-watching session of the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black, consider this a warning: You are … [Read more...] about Laverne Cox On Being A Trans Actress and ‘Orange Is The New Black’
D.C. Passes Country’s Most Trans-Inclusive Policy For Updating Birth Certificates
On Tuesday, District of Columbia mayor Vincent Gray signed into law the country's most trans-inclusive policy for updating birth certificates, one … [Read more...] about D.C. Passes Country’s Most Trans-Inclusive Policy For Updating Birth Certificates
ABC News Editor Says He’s No Longer Transgender After Bout of Amnesia
ABC News editor Don Ennis, who came out as transgender on May 8 and said he had changed his name to Dawn, now says that after experiencing a two-day … [Read more...] about ABC News Editor Says He’s No Longer Transgender After Bout of Amnesia
Grant Launches New Studies About Transgender Military Service
The end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was a landmark in the quest for equality for all LGBT soldiers. Unfortunately, its impact tended … [Read more...] about Grant Launches New Studies About Transgender Military Service
Fox News Cites Hate Groups To Justify Transgender Oppression
The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice have determined that trans students are protected by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the … [Read more...] about Fox News Cites Hate Groups To Justify Transgender Oppression
NBC Affiliate In Philadelphia Botches Attempt To Cover Trans Woman’s Murder
NBC 10 Philadelphia is finding itself in the crosshairs of LGBT organizations after the affiliate "sensationalized and inaccurately … [Read more...] about NBC Affiliate In Philadelphia Botches Attempt To Cover Trans Woman’s Murder
WATCH: Pat Robertson Admits Being Trans Is True And Not A Sin – VIDEO
Towleroad readers know that Pat Robertson isn't exactly known for his tolerance or open-mindedness. On the contrary, he has an extensive history … [Read more...] about WATCH: Pat Robertson Admits Being Trans Is True And Not A Sin – VIDEO
NEWS: More Weiner Trouble, ARTPOP Art Work, Chinese Debt, New iPhones
More bad news for Anthony Weiner's mayoral campaign, as his campaign manager, Danny Kedem, announced his resignation on Sunday. So … [Read more...] about NEWS: More Weiner Trouble, ARTPOP Art Work, Chinese Debt, New iPhones