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- LifestyleMegan Johnson
VS exec apologizes for saying 'no one had any interest' in a show with plus-size models
A Victoria's Secret executive is apologizing after an interview with Vogue in which he implied that transgender and plus-size models have no place on the VS runway.
- Pop CultureLauren Holter
Bowling alley threatens to kick out a lesbian for using the bathroom: 'My partner was so scared'
An woman took to Twitter after her wife was asked to leave a bowling alley for using the women's bathroom.
- WellnessBeth Greenfield & Elena Sheppard
Muslim, African-American, Native American, Trans: Meet the pioneering women running for office in the midterms
Hear from six women candidates hoping to become “firsts” — whether it’s transgender governor (Vermont) or Native American Congresswoman (New Mexico) — in the national and statewide offices they’re vying for.
- BeautyAllure
This Salon Chain Is Offering Free Hair Services for Trans and Gender-Nonconforming Clients
Glam + Go is responding to recent political news with a gesture of kindness and inclusivity.
- Pop CulturePaulina Cachero
The Trump administration could erase civil rights for 1.4 million trans Americans. Here's how.
The Department of Health and Human Services has circulated a memo that proposes that all Title IX regulations “define sex as either male or female, unchangeable, and determined by the genitals that a is person born with.”
- Pop CultureKristine Solomon
Identical twins transition together after coming out as transgender
Jack and Jace Grafe were born female — as Jaclyn and Jennifer — but they both came out as transgender at 18, and have undergone their gender transformation together.
- Pop CultureKorin Miller
‘I'm the scary transgender person the media warned you about': Mom of transgender child speaks out after Trump administration report
Members of the transgender community and advocates are speaking out against the reported memo from the Trump administration, including Jamie Bruesehoff, the mother of Rebekah, an 11-year-old transgender girl.
- Pop CultureAbby Haglage
Trans Americans launch #WontBeErased on Twitter in response to Trump's gender proposal
According to a New York Times report, the Trump administration is considering defining gender as a "biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth." The trans community response: "We won't be erased."
- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
'I worked so hard to be comfortable with myself': Transgender student allowed to run for homecoming queen
"People look at me like I'm beautiful, like I'm a human being, like everyone else," the 17-year-old senior said.
- StyleJulie Tong
First deaf, transgender model is signed to the same agency as Gigi Hadid and Gisele Bündchen
In a historic moment, Chella Man has just become the first deaf, trans model to be signed to IMG.
- LifestyleElise Solé
Controversial transgender policy at martial arts school under fire: Biological pronouns, 'no exceptions'
The owner of a martial arts academy who claims to run an “inclusive” business is defending a controversial policy about transgender customers.
- WellnessDanielle Fowler
New York City votes to allow third gender option on birth certificates
Effective Jan. 1, the legislation means nonbinary residents can opt for the "X" designation instead of labeling themselves as male or female.
- WellnessElise Solé
People are angry over this safe seχ guide, which calls the νagina a 'front hole'
The publishers stand by the content in their LGBTQIA Safe Seχ Guide and maintain that they use the term for only transgender individuals.
- TVHope Schreiber
'God made me transgender': Fans react to 'Champions' star Josie Totah coming out in powerful essay
"My name is Josie Totah." The "Champion" actress writes a powerful essay for "Time," and comes out as transgender.
- WellnessThe Cut
Baker Who Refused Cake to Gay Couple Also Refused Cake to Transgender Woman
Jack Phillips is suing the state of Colorado for being sanctioned after discriminating against a transgender woman.
- LifestyleRefinery29
Oklahoma School Cancels Classes After Adults Threaten 12-Year-Old Transgender Girl
An Oklahoma middle school was forced to cancel classes earlier this week after a 12-year-old transgender student received an onslaught of threats online from adults. It all started when Maddie, who is in her second week of the 7th grade, needed to use the bathroom last week in the middle school the district had just re-opened. An angry mother of a fellow student found out about Maddie's bathroom use and took to a private Facebook group for parents at Achille Independent School District to express her grievances.
- StyleJulie Tong
Gap's new ad campaign features deaf trans activist Chella Man and the internet is loving it
Chella Man is joined by a diverse group of young artists, models, musicians, and activists in the new Gap campaign, including Kimberly Drew, Carlotta Kohl, Kelvin Davis, Ezinma, and SuperDuperKyle.
- WellnessErin Donnelly
Trans woman says airline 'outed me in front of the whole airplane'
The passenger felt "unsafe, vulnerable, belittled" after a gate agent questioned her ID in front of other travelers.
- Pop CultureElise Solé
'I left the store feeling mortified': Transgender woman says CVS pharmacist refused to fill her prescription
CVS has apologized to a transgender woman named Hilde Hall after a pharmacist refused to fill her prescription. Hilde Hall described the incident in a Thursday blog post for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
- BeautyTanya Edwards
Laverne Cox's beautiful bikini photo made a fan 'feel like a toe.' Then the actress responded.
The fan tweeted that Cox's beauty made her "feel like a toe."
- WellnessKorin Miller
Why Scarlett Johansson's new role is so controversial
People in the trans community are asking when they can start playing transgender roles in films on a regular basis.
- Pop CultureElise Solé
High school that showed LGBTQ anti-bullying videos is accused of making a heterosexual student feel 'bullied'
The school has refused to release the links to the videos to the parents of the students.
- WellnessBeth Greenfield
How a law ordering therapists to 'out' transgender kids to parents could cause serious harm
Critics, including some therapists, were swift to call out an Ohio bill for the potential havoc it could wreak in transgender adolescents' lives.
- WellnessElise Solé
Transgender track stars spark debate over 'unfair' sports rules
Two transgender track-and-field stars have angered people who believe they have an unfair athletic edge.
LifestyleBlair RaynorModel Munroe Bergdorf is beating the odds as a transgender woman of color
Transgender model and activist Munroe Bergdorf describes her tumultuous journey of transitioning and finding her voice in a world that never understood her.
