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Philly leaders and organizations set for Trans Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), which takes place annually on Nov. 20 is a time when the community unites to remember and honor those...
The cult of J.K. Rowling
I want to discuss J.K. Rowling’s fans. No, not the ones who got tattoos of the deathly hallows or stood in line for 10...
Multidisciplinary artist explores identity and gender binary in new exhibit
While many Americans still grapple with how to categorize trans people, artists like Hagudeza (Deza) Rullán-Fantauzzi continue to transform concepts like gender and identity....
It’s not all about pronouns
I’ve long had a complicated relationship with pronouns.
I really love that the question of proper pronoun use has become more entrenched, at least in...
How do you tell you are transgender?
If one goes looking, you can find plenty of online quizzes and tests that will supposedly tell you just how transgender you are. Many...
Gender advocacy group gains momentum
Since 2018, the parents, guardians and caregivers that compose the Gender Awareness and Inclusion Network (GAIN) have been fighting for the safety and equality...
Pa. House passes anti-trans sports bill
The Pa. House of Representatives passed House Bill 972, also known as the “Protect Women’s Sports Act,” with a 115-84 vote on April 12....
The other days
In 2009, feeling a need for an event to balance the Transgender Day of Remembrance, the first Transgender Day of Visibility was held. The...
Trans actors take the stage in “Oklahoma!” national tour
Few musicals conjure up an image of Americana quite like “Oklahoma!” Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s 1943 adaptation of “Green Grow the Lilacs”...
Dr. Rachel Levine sworn in as four-star admiral in U.S. Public...
Dr. Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services and the highest ranking trans official in the Biden Administration, was sworn in October...
Philly’s trans community and allies come together for annual Trans March
In the continued fight for transgender rights, roughly 200 people showed up to the annual Philly Trans March (PTM), the peaceful rally demanding justice,...
The Long Fight of Gavin Grimm
Gavin Grimm won.
As Pride month draws to a close, the battle of one lone trans man to use the restroom that corresponds with his...
Papers, Please
You don't need me to tell you how difficult and challenging these times are. We're all living through a pandemic and an economic collapse...
Leaders in trans community share guidelines and resources during pandemic
In continued efforts to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf mandated temporary closures of all non life-sustaining businesses, and...
Alchemy Hair Labs to host Trans Day of Visibility Event
lchemy Hair Labs in Philadelphia will host a mixer in celebration of Trans Day of Visibility. On the evening of March 31, guests can...
William Way opens Arcila-Adams Trans Resource Center
William Way LGBT Community Center held a grand opening ceremony last week for its new Arcila-Adams Trans Resource Center.
On Nov. 7, Celena Morrison, director...
The intersection of transgender identities and Judaism
The Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia wants to highlight trans acceptance in Jewish communities with the event Transgender and Jewish: Conversations...
Hearing scheduled on trans boy’s request for a name change
A judge in Lebanon County has scheduled a hearing for next month in the case of a trans boy who seeks to legally change...
Trans woman sues Dunkin’ Donuts
A trans woman of color has filed suit against a Dunkin' Donuts shop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, claiming a hostile work environment prevented her from...
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