Trans Rights

Malaysian Trans Woman Dies After Government Rejects Application to Change Her Gender

Andy Towle August 1, 2011

Malaysia's trans community is speaking out following the death of Aleesha Farhana, a young Muslim who made headlines after her application to the … [Read more...] about Malaysian Trans Woman Dies After Government Rejects Application to Change Her Gender

Andrew Belonsky July 6, 2011

It's a good day for equality in Connecticut, where Governor Dannel Malloy today signed legislation adding gender identity to the state's … [Read more...] about CT. Governor Malloy Signs Gender Identity Protections

Andy Towle June 22, 2011

A NAME YOU CAN TRUST: Anthony Weiner's replacement steps up. WORDS CAN HURT: A PSA about anti-trans language. STINKY BAGGAGE: Man claims Delta … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #915

Andy Towle June 7, 2011

ANDREW SULLIVAN: It gets better - but not through politics. IT GETS BETTER: The International Gay Rodeo Association. THE DON'T SAY GAY SONG: By … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #905

Steve Pep June 5, 2011

Houston electrician sends out anti-gay mailings attacking mayor Annise Parker. Creator of Foreskin Man defends his comic book in which the hero … [Read more...] about News: Foreskin Man, Chilean Volcano, Sarah Palin, Germany

Steve Pep June 5, 2011

It may not be legal for same-sex couples to marry in France but two women found a way around the law in that country when they successfully exchanged … [Read more...] about Women Defy Same-Sex Marriage Ban In France, Wed

Andy Towle June 3, 2011

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signs transgender non-discrimination bills into law. Rare electric blue lobster caught in Prince Edward Island. Guess … [Read more...] about News: Anderson Cooper, Blue Lobster, Nevada, Anthony Weiner

Andy Towle May 31, 2011

Seniors at McFatter Technical High School in Davie, Florida have chosen a bullied transgender teen, Andrew Viveros, and a gay teen, Juan Macias, as … [Read more...] about Trans Woman, Gay Man Crowned Prom Queen and King in Florida

Steve Pep May 29, 2011

Last week a judge in Texas ruled that a transgender woman's marriage to her late firefighter husband was invalid. The man's family and his … [Read more...] about Lack Of Clarity Surrounds Texas Marriage Licenses And Gender

Andy Towle May 26, 2011

A transgender woman was attacked by a group of people outside a 7-11 in Fredricksburg, Virginia over the weekend, NBC Washington reports:The attack … [Read more...] about Transgender Woman Attacked at Virginia 7-11