The Trump administration’s war on transgender human rights has begun — will the Left finally step up? Read more
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How ‘Pussy Hats’ Made Me Feel Excluded — And Then Welcomed — At The Women’s March
For trans women, vagina-centric rhetoric can be painful. But thanks to a kind stranger, my march experience was ultimately affirming. Read more
The Media’s Unfair Focus On Trans Kids’ Moms Is Pure Misogyny
When trans kids who are assigned male at birth (AMAB) socially transition, it is most often the mom that is demonized by the press and subsequently by society. Read more
Confessions Of A Lesbian Refugee From Iran
“[It] is the most difficult of the five to define, and is the subject of many legal arguments. A social group is sometimes said to mean an identifiable group of people whose government views it as a threat. Or it is described as a group sharing a common characteristic that is so fundamental to their individual identities that the members cannot — or should not be expected to — change it. The group must be recognized within society as a distinct entity.” Read more
How I Finally Figured Out I’m Queer In My Late Thirties
I haven’t figured out the answers to all my questions. But I hope I never reach the point where I have nothing new left to experience and, thus, run out of questions altogether. Read more
Is My Friend Still Bisexual? A Handy Guide
Never feel confused again! Read more
7 Bizarre Theories On What ‘Causes’ Lesbianism
Which foods provoke the lesbian itch? Celery, arugula and orange flowers. No wonder so many queer women are vegan. Read more
‘Steven Universe’ Made Me Gay
We owe it to kids like us to make sure they have stories all their own. That way maybe they’ll know who they are before they’re grown. Read more
Yes, Trans Women Can Get Period Symptoms
Why isn’t the medical community looking into this phenomenon? Read more
When The Media Turns LGBTQ Issues Into Sensational Clickbait
And as is the case with so much online, this is a problem that begins with outrage. Read more