Transgender

books Feb. 9, 2024

Lucy Sante: Here She Comes NowThe author of ‘Low Life’ and ‘Kill All Your Darlings’ tried to keep a safe distance from herself — and her own desires. Until, at 66, she broke free.

By Carl Swanson

we regret to inform you June 10, 2020

J.K. Rowling Explains Her Anti-Trans Comments With More Anti-Trans CommentsShe wrote a 3,670-word blog post. Like half her books, it’s simply too long.

By Justin Curto

accio June 10, 2020

Eddie Redmayne Criticizes J.K. Rowling’s Transphobic Comments“I wanted to make it absolutely clear where I stand.”

By Devon Ivie

really super July 22, 2018

Supergirl Makes Television History by Casting Transgender SuperheroActivist and teen Nicole Maines is getting a starring role.

By Devon Ivie

lgbtq July 6, 2017

LCD Soundsystem’s Gavin Russom Comes Out As Transgender“This is my fifth decade being alive and in each of those decades, there’s been a time where I’ve tried to say, ‘Hey, I think I’m transgender!’”

By Dee Lockett

controversies Apr. 13, 2017

Survivor: Contestants Respond After One Player Outed Another As Transgender“I didn’t want to be the ‘trans’ Survivor player, I wanted to be Zeke the Survivor player.”

By Tolly Wright

bathroom bills Feb. 22, 2017

Watch Richard Linklater’s Ad Against Proposed Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill in TexasThe proposed Texas Privacy Act would require trans people to use bathrooms that do not correspond to the gender they identify with.

By Tolly Wright

casting couch Sept. 26, 2016

Modern Family Will Feature First Openly Transgender Child ActorThe 8-year-old will guest-star as Lily’s transgender friend.

By Tolly Wright

casting couch Aug. 29, 2016

Matt Bomer Plays Transgender Woman in Anything The drama is based on the play by Timothy McNeil.

By Tolly Wright

May 25, 2016

Against Me!’s Laura Jane Grace on Playing N.C.At times, my mind was even jumping to the fear of “What if a crazy comes to the show and tries to kill me?”

By Laura Jane Grace

Feb. 27, 2015