trans
Read an Extract from 'Variations', Juliet Jacques' Trans History of the UK
Inspired by found material and true events, Juliet Jacques' debut collection of short stories explores trans Britain from 1846 to the present day.
I Grew Up Trans at an All-Boys' Grammar School
If I could go back to my 14-year-old self, I’d tell her she didn’t have to let boys slap her bum just so she could feel wanted.
Men Are Pretending to Be Trans in Mexico to Sidestep Gender Equity Laws
In Tlaxcala state, a political party attempted to register 18 male candidates as women for the upcoming June 6 election, claiming they were trans.
2 Trans Women Have Been Murdered in Charlotte in the Past 2 Weeks
Police have identified “some pretty consistent similarities” between the two killings.
Even a Republican Governor Thinks Denying Health Care to Trans Kids Is Going Too Far
Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas vetoed a first-of-its-kind bill that would have blocked trans kids from getting gender-affirming health care.
How My Family Reacted When I Came Out as Trans
Often dealing with unsupportive schools or parents, trans teens are in a race against their own bodies.
Jamie Hood's Debut 'How to Be a Good Girl' Is Essential Pandemic Reading
Shon Faye interviews essayist and poet Jamie Hood about her debut book, written entirely during lockdown.
UCLA Pauses 'Unethical' Study Designed to Mentally Distress Trans People
Advocacy groups warned people to avoid participating in the study due to "grave concerns about the unethical research design."
States Are Gearing Up to Attack Trans Kids' Rights in 2021
Legislation introduced in 13 states is mainly focused on cracking down on health care for trans children.
Kelly Loeffler Is Giving Her Government Salary to Anti-LGBTQ and Anti-Abortion Groups
This is how she's using your tax dollars, people.
My Language Doesn't Have the Terminology to Describe Who I Am
English vocabulary is evolving with our understanding of LGBTQ+ identities, but its dominance risks alienating older languages.
Lockdown Helped Me Recognise My Gender Identity
Being cut off from their support networks left many LGBTQ people feeling isolated. Others have found it unexpectedly liberating.