There are no words to convey the heartbreak felt by those closest to the Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse fire.
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.
Nov 27

By Corinne Segal
Puberty can cause enormous stress for transgender youths -- but relief has come for some in the form of puberty blockers.
Nov 13

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Even before Donald Trump chooses a Supreme Court nominee, the new president can take steps to make several contentious court cases go away.
Oct 24

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
Within weeks of the Pentagon allowing transgender service members to serve openly, Army officials said 10 soldiers have formally asked to be recognized as their new, preferred gender.
Sep 24

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.
Sep 14

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.

By David Kroman, Crosscut.com
For Julian Morris, music and song writing has been a refuge as he's struggled with his sexual identity. He knew once he started taking hormones to transition to a male body, his voice would change. Making the decision to give…
Aug 27

By Corinne Segal
A federal judge has blocked the University of North Carolina from enforcing part of the state's HB 2 that limits bathroom use by transgender people.
Aug 22

By PBS NewsHour
In our news wrap Monday, Donald Trump insisted that he is not flip-flopping on his plan to deport some 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally. He appeared to shift his policy over the weekend. Also, Russia has stopped…
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