February 26, 2013
Transgender Community Targeted By Phoenix Nondiscrimination Opponents
The Phoenix City Council is considering changes to a local ordinance that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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February 26, 2013
by Mari Haywood
Today is the last day to make your voice heard to protect LGBTI detainees
The national center for transgender equality will be hand delivering a petition to capitol hill with hopes on bringing more attention to the mistreatment of ntersex, transgender, and non-gender conforming immigrant detainees.
February 26, 2013
Emerson College fraternity raises money for trans brother
The brothers of Emerson’s Alpha Chapter of Phi Alpha Tau are helping out one of their own in a big way: by raising money for his surgery.
February 26, 2013
Katie Couric Explores Stories of Trans Youth
This afternoon, Katie Couric will be devoting her entire hour to exploring the stories of transgender youth - in particular, the journeys they've been on with their families, and specific medical advances that are allowing some trans youth to transition more safely than ever before
February 27, 2013
by Mari Haywood
Fox News' Transphobic Coverage: When Will It Change?
The continued transphobic news coverage by Fox News needs to stop. As the rest of soceity realizes the need for fair and equal treatment of trans people, why haven't the very people that make us aware of this progress?
February 21, 2013
by Mari Haywood
NCTE to Secretary Napolitano: Stop sexual abuse in Immigration detention camps
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano is set to issue a series of directives that will take some steps to help ensure the safety and treatment of LGBT detainees in the immigration system, but the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is calling on her to do more.
February 19, 2013
by Mari Haywood
TPOCC: Advocating for Trans People of Color During Black History Month and All Year Long
The Trans People of Color Coalition (TPOCC) is a 3 year old non for profit organization founded by attorney, professor and activist Kylar Broadus. TPOCC is the only national social justice organization that promotes the interest of trans people of color. GLAAD, during the month of February, sat down with Kylar to discuss the current and future projects of TPOCC.
February 18, 2013
Trans Community Delivers Petition to Los Angeles Times, Paper Agrees to Meeting about Trans Coverage
A group of local trans advocates are speaking out against the Los Angeles Times for an article about Cassidy Vickers, a transgender woman who was shot and killed in November 2011, titled "Slaying casts light on Hollywood's transgender prostitutes."
February 14, 2013
by Mari Haywood
Remembering Ajita Wilson: A Transgender Woman of Many Firsts
Ajita Wilson was an African-American trans women who in the 1970s and 80s starred in foreign films, and most notably, was JET magazine's first transgender beauty of the week.
February 14, 2013
by Mari Haywood
Time for media to focus on the healthcare needs of the trans community
As Trans Pride Initiative continues to closely watch Dallas's legislative plans on passing healthcare for transgender people, the media continues ignoring the story.
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