It’s time to stop using Caitlyn Jenner’s old name
She asked you to call her Caitlyn for a reason.
On Jun 2, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Genderqueer teen takes their own life after being bullied on social media
Kyler Prescott’s family supported his gender identity. But online bullying proved harder for the 14-year-old to overcome.
On May 26, 2015 by Aja Romano
Respecting Caitlin Jenner and Chelsea Manning could save lives
By this point, all journalists should understand the basics of how to report on transgender people.
On May 6, 2015 by Aja Romano
The two types of trans women you see on television
Transgender women in America can only be rich or dead.
On Apr 30, 2015 by Larissa Pham
Transgender teen with popular YouTube channel takes her own life
Taylor Alesana was just 16 years old.
On Apr 13, 2015 by Dell Cameron
Leelah Alcorn petition prompts Obama to call for ban on gay conversion therapy
Hopefully this leads to progress.
On Apr 9, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz
What we do and don’t know about trans teen suicide
Online communities can help, but are they really enough?
On Mar 10, 2015 by Everett Maroon
Trans teens grapple with alarming rise of suicides
At least three trans teens have attempted suicide this year after leaving a public message on social media.
On Mar 2, 2015 by Aja Romano
Tumblr grapples with the death of yet another transgender teen
In the wake of his funeral, people are reminding us that #HisnamewasZander.
On Feb 19, 2015 by Aja Romano
Leelah Alcorn’s death inspired two developers to launch a trans-centered game jam
#JamforLeelah will allow gamers to develop games inspired by Leelah’s life.
On Jan 14, 2015 by Aja Romano
What the ‘Transparent’ Golden Globes win means for transgender people
Winning a a Golden Globe proves that transgender content is ready for the mainstream.
On Jan 13, 2015 by Parker Marie Molloy
The 9 biggest moments of the 2015 Golden Globes
Margaret Cho stole the show.
On Jan 12, 2015 by Monica Riese
Why the NYPD’s funeral protests are no better than the Westboro Baptist Church
Funerals are for mourning, not for politics.
On Jan 6, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Leelah Alcorn asked Reddit for advice 2 months before her death
“Is this considered abuse?”
On Jan 3, 2015 by Aja Romano
Leelah Alcorn’s mother says her trans daughter was a good ‘son’
A new statement from the transgender girl’s mother shows she still doesn’t accept her identity.
On Jan 2, 2015 by Aja Romano
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