Transgender
Transgender Woman Performs Duet with Pre-Transition Self
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXK3cB0jmGo#t=68 A transgender woman, Kayhar, who racked up hundreds of thousands of YouTube views with a video she released in September that chronicled her gender […]
Victoria’s Secret Petitioned to Use Transgender Model Carmen Carrera
This would be so exciting: Change.org has petitioned Victoria’s Secret to hire Carmen Carrera as its first transgender model. You may remember Carrera from season […]
LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Van Nguyen
In partnership with SMITH Magazine’s Six-Word Memoir Project, we asked you to submit your queer life stories—succinctly. Every day until we run out, we will present the […]
DISPATCHES FROM PENNSYLTUCKY: PA Rep Drops Support of Non-Discrimination Bill Because of Trans ‘Bathroom Issue’
Bucks County State Rep. John Galloway has decided to drop his support of HB 300, legislation that would amend the state’s Human Rights Act to prohibit […]
TV Alert: Three Trans Families to Appear on Katie Today
Today on Katie, Katie Couric will talk to three transgender children and their parents about new medical advancements that are being used “earlier and more […]
Transgender No Longer a Mental Illness
In a big step for transgender rights, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has removed being transgender as a mental illness. Rather than being labeled as […]
It’s the Transgender Day of Remembrance
For the past week, the LGBT community has been participating in Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 12 – 19), capping off with today’s Transgender Day of […]
Not the Boy Next Door
When she was just four years old, she was scolded for wearing “girly” clothes. “In kindergarten,” she says, “I was often removed from the girls […]
Trans People Tell Their Stories
In honor of Transgender Awareness Week, GLAAD has created a series of videos featuring out and proud transgender men and women. “I AM: Trans People […]
Homophobia Drives Kids From Sports
A new report says that bullying, homophobia and transphobia are driving young people away from team sports.
Transgender Case Will Go to Trial
Pennsylvania will hear its first case about transgender workplace discrimination.
Cloud Atlas Director Talks Gender
Lana Wachowski breaks her silence about transitioning into a woman during an HRC event in San Francisco this month.
Is This Ad Transphobic?
Meteor, a cell phone service provider in Ireland, is being criticized for its portrayal of transgender people in a new ad touting wireless service.
The World’s First Transgender Bird?
Researchers in New Zealand say they have discovered the world’s first transgender bird. The bellbird has the DNA of a female but looks and behaves like a male.
Justin Bond is Coming to Philly
Justin Bond is headlining Queer Fear Cabaret at the William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia on Oct. 26. The Bearded Ladies will also be performing at the special Halloween-themed event.