Sep 14 Read the first-ever poetry journal by trans writers By Corinne Segal The literary world reached a milestone this month with the debut of "Vetch," the first submission-based literary journal devoted to poetry by transgender writers. Continue reading
Sep 03 Obama administration plan protects transgender community’s access to healthcare By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Mirroring a shift in society, the Obama administration proposed Thursday to ban discrimination against transgender people throughout the health care system. Continue reading
Aug 18 White House hires its first openly transgender staffer By Associated Press EDGARTOWN, Mass. — The White House has hired its first openly transgender staff member. Continue reading
Jul 29 World’s first transgender modeling agency to open this summer By Amanda Gomez A Thailand-based firm, Apple Model Management, will open the world’s first modeling agency for transgender models this summer in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Jul 27 Poet creates first class for transgender poetry By Corinne Segal Trace Peterson, a poet at the forefront of the push for transgender representation in poetry, will soon pioneer what she says is the country's first course in transgender poetry. Continue reading
Jul 23 Transgender people still denied health services despite Affordable Care Act By Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser Health News Transgender people are still fighting for access to crucial health services despite the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that insurance companies not deny coverage based on gender or health history. Continue reading
Jul 16 Caitlyn Jenner highlights struggles of trans kids during ESPYs speech By Colleen Shalby Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner accepted the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at Wednesday’s ESPY’s awards. Jenner took the stage in a full-length white gown and commented on how much work it was to get ready for the event and the… Continue reading
Jul 13 Pentagon announces plan aimed to lift transgender ban By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the Pentagon's current regulations banning transgender individuals from serving in the military are outdated, and anyone willing to serve the country should be able to do so. Continue reading
Jun 09 What hormone therapy means for transgender people By Corinne Segal How do hormones affect the appearance of gender? Many transgender people find themselves facing questions from others about what it means to transition. A new video from the American Chemical Society (ACS) explains the role that estrogen and testosterone can… Continue reading
Jun 01 Twitter reacts to Caitlyn Jenner’s debut By Corinne Segal, Colleen Shalby Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, made her debut online today with a new Twitter account alongside the release of Vanity Fair’s July cover, featuring a portrait by Annie Leibovitz. Continue reading