Before Ilya Parker could start his gender transition and begin the next, long-awaited phase of his life, his doctor gave him a miserable prescription.
Parker would have to “loose at least 50 pounds” before he could even think about hormone repl…
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Pentagon will allow transgender people to enlist in military despite Trump’s tweets
The Pentagon announced Monday it will allow transgender recruits to enlist in the military next year, despite Trump’s efforts on Twitter in July to enforce a ban.
Speaking to the Associated Press, Maj. David Eastburn confirmed that transgender indivi…
Rihanna has given serious thought to casting transgender models for Fenty Beauty campaigns
Rihanna’s new Fenty Beauty line has been heaped with praise about its countless shade range and diverse ads.
But one fan had something to say about it all and took his questions straight to Riri herself.
On Twitter, @lbertootero asked the singe…
Transgender teens won a big court decision in Australia today
It’s a big win for transgender teens today in Australia.
Australia was the last place in the world transgender children needed court authorisation to receive Stage 2 hormone treatment, even if they or their parents consented to the procedure.
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Grindr updates its app to be more inclusive of transgender and non-binary users
Grindr is updating its popular queer dating app to be more inclusive of transgender and non-binary users. In an announcement timed to mark the end of Transgender Awareness Week, Grindr said changes will include new profile fields for gender ident…
View More Grindr updates its app to be more inclusive of transgender and non-binary usersCelebrate Transgender Day of Resilience with these stunning posters and poems
Since 2015, a group of artists has marked the solemn day known as Transgender Day of Remembrance, on Nov. 20, with vivid art and poetry meant to celebrate the strength and determination of trans people.
The separate project, known as Transgende…
LGBTQ election victories finally give progressives something to celebrate
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A glimmer of progressive hope has risen out of the Trump-inspired darkness. In Tuesday’s off-year elections, LGBTQ candidates — particularly transgender candidates — received historic victories across the country.
“The biggest story out last night is that 2017 is the year of the transgender candidate,” said Elliot Imse, director of communications for the Victory Fund and Victory Institute, an organization promoting LGBTQ representation in government.
LGBTQ candidates were part of a larger trend of Democratic wins across the country. Democratic governors were elected in New Jersey and Virginia, and democrats made significant gains in the Virginia House of Delegates. Read more…
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View More LGBTQ election victories finally give progressives something to celebrateTrans woman beats ‘chief homophobe’ in historic Virginia race
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History was made in Virginia on Tuesday when a 33-year-old woman became the state’s first openly transgender elected official.
And to top off the momentous win, Democrat Danica Roem unseated a Republican incumbent who calls himself the state’s “chief homophobe.”
Roem, a journalist and metal-loving mom, beat out 26-year incumbent Robert G. Marshall, 73, for the House of Delegates seat that represents Prince William County.
The win had LGBTQ advocates — and Democrats seeking to turn the tide against Trumpian-style candidates — cheering. Read more…
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