Dec 08 Column: Places like Ghost Ship, site of the deadly disaster in Oakland, have kept us alive By Gabe Meline, KQED There are no words to convey the heartbreak felt by those closest to the Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse fire. Continue reading
Dec 08 Largest-ever survey of trans adults shows high rates of economic instability, suicide attempts By Corinne Segal The 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey the largest-ever survey of trans adults in the U.S., shows elevated rates of economic instability and mental health issues for trans people. Continue reading
Dec 03 'Everybody wants to be seen' -- exhibit showcases LGBTQ artists in prison By Corinne Segal “On the Inside,” an exhibition at the Abrons Art Center in New York City, showcases work produced by LGBTQ prisoners. Continue reading
Nov 27 NY will soon make it easier for trans youths to delay puberty By Corinne Segal Puberty can cause enormous stress for transgender youths -- but relief has come for some in the form of puberty blockers. Continue reading
Nov 23 Judge rules in favor of intersex veteran who was denied passport By Corinne Segal A federal judge ruled Tuesday in favor of Dana Zzyym, who sued the State Department for a passport that would reflect a gender other than "male" or "female."… Continue reading
Nov 12 Americans don safety pins in solidarity with minorities after election By Alison Thoet Some Americans are wearing safety pins as a symbol of solidarity with victims of racism, homophobia and religious discrimination. Continue reading
Oct 29 LGBT law, hurricane jostle close North Carolina governor's race By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has been unable to quash the firestorm over his signing of a law limiting protections for LGBT people. Continue reading
Oct 18 LGBTQ seniors face discrimination in long-term care By Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News There are an estimated 1.5 million gay, lesbian and bisexual people over 65 living in the U.S. currently, and that number is expected to double by 2030. Continue reading
Sep 24 Transgender man sues over Indiana law blocking name change By Rick Callahan, Associated Press A transgender man granted asylum by the U.S. last year is challenging an Indiana law that prevents him from changing his first name to a male name that matches his gender identity. Continue reading
Sep 14 Chelsea Manning will receive gender affirmation surgery, Army says By Corinne Segal The U.S. Army has told Chelsea Manning she will be permitted to receive gender affirmation surgery, ending a hunger strike that she began last week. Continue reading