transgender

November 16, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Guest Post: When Will We Get it Right? A Reflection and a Challenge

With the need for trans visibility at an all time high, Noah Alvarez, co-founder of WeHappyTrans.com, explains why trans rights are civil rights and asks "When Will We Get It Right?"

November 14, 2012

by Monica Trasandes, Director of Programs, Spanish-Language and Latinx Media

Guest Post: The Privilege of Being a Trans Ally

November 14, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Guest Post: Coming Out As Trans

Coming out as trans is a difficult process for many individuals. In this post, Deen, a trans man originally from a Connecticut, shares his story about coming out as a brown trans-identified person.

November 13, 2012

by Monica Trasandes, Director of Programs, Spanish-Language and Latinx Media

In Search of My 'North'--The Story of One Transgender Latina

My name is Gretta and I was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala. I was raised by my maternal grandmother who took care of me because my mother had to emigrate to the US when I was a year old. When I turned 13, my grandmother died and I was left without anyone to take care of me.

November 12, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Guest Post: Transgender Veterans and Their Gender Markers

Despite the lifting of the so-called 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, transgender veterans still face challenges receiving proper acknowledgement and treatment for their service. In this post, transgender veteran Autumn Sandeen shares her trailblazing story about being among the first to update her gender marker with the VA.

November 8, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

First Openly Transgender State Lawmaker Elected In New Hampshire

Voters in New Hampshire elected the state's first openly transgender lawmaker, Stacie Laughton. She will serve Ward 4 in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

November 5, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Anti-LGBT Group 'Truth the Vote' Targets Transgender Voters

Despite national attention on voter suppression, transgender voters still face unprecedented efforts to thwart their right to vote come Tuesday.

October 25, 2012

by Miriam Lazewatsky

LGBT Religion News Summary: Spirit Day, 'Religious Liberty,' and Marriage Equality in the Upcoming Election

GLAAD’s Religion, Faith & Values program works to elevate LGBT-affirming voices of faith in mainstream, regional, and community media. Jennifer Knapp is still singing, the Torah still supports marriage equality, and LGBT Muslims make the case for relationships. And the number of LGBT Christians in New York City might surprise you.

October 5, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Trans Advocate Janet Mock Is HuffPo's LGBT History Month Advocate Of The Day

Trans advocate Janet Mock is featured in The Huffington Post's Gay Voices Section as 'LGBT History Month Icon of the Day.'

October 1, 2012

by Aaron McQuade

Update: The New York Times meets with GLAAD, trans community to address coverage of trans lives

Last week, GLAAD and members of New York’s trans community met with editors and staff members at the New York Times for a very frank, off-the-record discussion about issues that uniquely affect trans people.

transgender

Guest Post: When Will We Get it Right? A Reflection and a Challenge

Guest Post: The Privilege of Being a Trans Ally

Guest Post: Coming Out As Trans

In Search of My 'North'--The Story of One Transgender Latina

Guest Post: Transgender Veterans and Their Gender Markers

First Openly Transgender State Lawmaker Elected In New Hampshire

Anti-LGBT Group 'Truth the Vote' Targets Transgender Voters

LGBT Religion News Summary: Spirit Day, 'Religious Liberty,' and Marriage Equality in the Upcoming Election

Trans Advocate Janet Mock Is HuffPo's LGBT History Month Advocate Of The Day

Update: The New York Times meets with GLAAD, trans community to address coverage of trans lives

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