“Restrictive Housing” Is Wielded as Punishment Against Trans People in Prison
By Xandan Gulley This article was originally published by Truthout I am being locked up 23 hours a day with no human interaction. I believe I am being punished for…
As Trump Targets Trans Women in Washington Prisons, Amber Kim Awaits a Court’s Verdict
By Victoria Law This article was originally published by Truthout The Washington State Supreme Court will rule on whether Amber Kim, who is trans, can return to a women’s prison.…
Trans People Behind Bars Face Great Risks. Prison Officials Are Making It Worse.
By Victoria Law This article was originally published by Truthout Even state-level legal protections for trans people have not always extended to those behind bars. “I am the ONLY female…
Trump Describes Executions to Kids, While MAGA Bans Lessons Causing “Discomfort”
By Jesse Hagopian This article was originally published by Truthout Trump’s lesson to children was to fear difference, obey power, and treat vulnerable people as threats. Seated behind the Resolute…
For Decades, Trans People Have Helped Lead the Fight Against Sexual Violence
Today, trans and gender-nonconforming survivors continue a legacy of resistance that goes back longer than we may know. By Gabriel Arkles This article was originally published by Truthout Today, trans…
‘Kansas Was Going To Be The First Domino That Fell’: Red States Are Making Lists Of Trans People As Surveillance Ramps Up
States including Kansas, Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee are looking to collect information about people who sought gender-affirming care or changed gender markers on documents Nick Fulton for Prism Kansas, Texas,…
Trans People Behind Bars Share How They Are Navigating the Dangers of Visibility
Gabriel Arkles for Truthout/TheAppeal oday is International Trans Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate the resilience and accomplishments of transgender people worldwide. The extraordinary accomplishments — in law, art,…
Mamdani pledged $65 million to Protect Gender-Affirming care in New York City. Will he follow through?
As the Trump administration threatens transgender health care for youth, trans advocates, budget experts, and members of city government question whether the promised funding appears in the mayor’s preliminary budget…
Backlash to Transgender Health Care Isn’t New − but the Faulty Science Used to Justify It Has Changed to Meet the Times
Editors Note: Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Presently, transgender rights are under political attack throughout the United States with hundreds of anti-trans bills in the legislative process. We…
Trans People in Utah Could Face 6 Months in Jail for Bathroom Use Under New Bill
"I'm scared for every transgender person,” said the only openly LGBTQ member of the Utah legislature.
On Trans Day of Remembrance, Some Advocates are Honoring Lives Lost to More Than Homicide
TDOR was formed to honor lives lost to murder. But everyday discrimination leads to transgender deaths that should be honored too, some advocates say.
The Myth Of “Low Quality Evidence” Around Transgender Care
Recent discussions among legislators and think tanks opposed to gender-affirming care highlight a recurring claim: "There is no high-quality evidence." It's time to address this misconception.
Remembering Arnest Thiaya, Father of Kenya’s Trans Community
Thiaya started to live his authentic self in 1986, long before the country had a trans community.
This Delaware Candidate Could be the First Transgender Member of Congress
State Sen. Sarah McBride is hoping to become Delaware’s next House member in a time of heightened anti-trans rhetoric.
Don’t Be Fooled by Rainbow Capitalism, Says Legendary Black Trans Activist
Stonewall, prison abolition, AIDS activism – Miss Major has been fighting for trans rights in the US for decades