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Published on September 11th, 2014 | by Wild Gender
*At the time of this post, the art has been removed and the Chelsea Manning Maintenance Crew is looking for your help! LOS ANGELES, CA — At the corner of Santa Monica and Sanborn in Silverlake, ... Read More →
Published on April 29th, 2014 | by Vidisha Fadescha
On April 15th, in a ruling made by the Supreme Court of India it recognized transgender people officially as third-gender. To be included in different welfare schemes; providing employment, health care, education, rights to adopt a ... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2014 | by Vidisha Fadescha
Chapter XVI, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code dating back to 1861, introduced during the British rule of India, criminalizes sexual activities “against the order of nature”, arguably including homosexual acts. The section was declared unconstitutional with respect to sex ... Read More →
Published on January 9th, 2014 | by Wild Gender
According to an article updated today by the Huffington Post, the legal feud between Black Entertainment Television (BET) and gender-non-conforming host, B. Scott, has revealed leaked emails from media company officials communicating internally over their disapproval ... Read More →
Published on January 9th, 2014 | by Wild Gender
Janet Mock responds to Katie Couric’s questioning of Carmen Carrera and Laverne Cox re: the constant drone of body questions related to a curiosity around “transition.” I don’t talk about my kitty cat with my ... Read More →
Published on May 29th, 2013 | by Wild Gender
BURBANK, Calif. — “The Hub,” a children’s network co-owned by Hasbro and Discovery Channel, is introducing a new cartoon heroine named “SheZow” in an animated series slated to debut on Saturday, according to a press release. ... Read More →
Published on April 30th, 2013 | by Wild Gender
CLEVELAND, Ohio — As the trans community mourns the death of Cemia Dove (also known as Ce Ce), a 20-year-old woman violently slain on the outskirts of Cleveland, OH this week, we contend (once again) with ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013 | by Wild Gender
CHICAGO — Trans activists, advocates, and allies, gathered last night at Mayne Stage in Chicago to celebrate the launch of the Trans 100 list, a project created by We Happy Trans and This is HOW to ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013 | by Wild Gender
PHOENIX — The now infamous, anti-trans “bathroom bill” (SB 1045) sponsored Arizona state Rep. John Kavanagh early last month, was approved by the Arizona House Appropriations committee on late Wednesday evening. SB 1045 will now advance ... Read More →
Published on March 19th, 2013 | by Wild Gender
*Trigger warning, this article details an account of egregious transphobia & misogyny* Fallon Fox, the 37-year-old Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter whose license is under dispute as the result of her trans status, is speaking out ... Read More →
Published on February 27th, 2013 | by Wild Gender
FOUNTAIN, Co — A complaint has been filed by the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), a New York transgender advocacy group, on behalf of a 6-year-old girl who has been barred from using the girls’ ... Read More →
Published on January 9th, 2013 | by Wild Gender
Terminated Trans Teacher told she is “Worse Than Gay” A former teacher at St. Francis Prep in Queens, N.Y. has filed suit against the institution where she was employed for more than 30-years. According to the suit, ... Read More →