Transgender

Transgender Woman Banned from Idaho Grocery Store for Using Women’s Bathroom

Andy Towle April 16, 2013

Aly Robledo, a 25-year-old transgender woman in Lewiston, Idaho, was banned from a Rosauers grocery store after using the women's bathroom, the AP … [Read more...] about Transgender Woman Banned from Idaho Grocery Store for Using Women’s Bathroom

Andy Towle April 11, 2013

DC Comics this week announced the introduction of Alysia Yeoh in Batgirl #16, who announces she is transgender in a conversation with her roommate … [Read more...] about DC Comics Introduces First Transgender Character in Mainstream Superhero Comics

Andy Towle April 9, 2013

Today, the inagural Trans 100 list was unveiled, highlighting trans people doing positive work nationwide. The list was introduced by GLAAD, We … [Read more...] about ‘Trans 100’ List Unveiled

Andy Towle April 7, 2013

Transsexual actress and activist Calpernia Addams (below) wrote to alert us to a new ad for Facebook's new 'Home' launcher app in which … [Read more...] about Transsexual Actress Calpernia Addams and Drag Race Star Shangela Light Up New Facebook Home Ad: VIDEO

Andy Towle April 5, 2013

Tony Zamazal, a trans student at Spring High School in Houston, will be allowed to wear a dress to prom after the national and Texas ACLU got involved … [Read more...] about Texas High School Reverses Decision, Allows Transgender Student to Wear Dress to Prom: VIDEO

Andy Towle April 3, 2013

MASEN DAVIS: Transgender rights and the disgusting Arizona bathroom bill. COACHELLA 2013: What you totes need to know. GIORGIO MORODER: On the early … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1339

Andy Towle April 1, 2013

The Human Rights Campaign today posted an apology for its mistreatment of trans activists and undocumented queer immigrants during last week's … [Read more...] about HRC Apologizes for Mistreatment of Trans Activists and Undocumented Queer Immigrants at SCOTUS Marriage Arguments: VIDEO

Andy Towle March 28, 2013

Given what's happening in Arizona now, I thought this might be a good time to show off this photo, taken by my partner Dave at his doctor's … [Read more...] about New York Doctor’s Restroom Welcomes Everyone: PHOTO

Andy Towle March 28, 2013

After a seven hour hearing late yesterday, the Arizona House Appropriations committee approved a bill targeting trans people and their ability to use … [Read more...] about Arizona House Panel Approves ‘Bathroom Bill’ Shielding Businesses That Discriminate Against Trans People

Andy Towle March 24, 2013

On a panel on Sunday's Melissa Harris-Perry on MSNBC, GLAAD's Wilson Cruz joined author and advocate Janet Mock and Mel Wymore, a community … [Read more...] about GLAAD Alters Mission Statement to Include Transgender Focus: VIDEO