Compton’s: Three Years Before Stonewall, Trans Women Fought Back
Compton’s Cafeteria was a greasy spoon, hole-in-the-wall diner in San Francisco. Decades ago, when transgender women were still called “transsexuals,” “cross-dressers,” or “Queens,” Compton’s was their...
View ArticleTransgender Military Veteran Leads New Fights for Colorado’s Queer Community
Trans military veteran, advocate and ally, defense attorney, and creator of the Name Change Project: any one of those traits would have been enough to grant Emma Shinn mention as a Power Winner. But...
View ArticleDanica Roem Lays Out Her Agenda
On Tuesday, November 7, Danica Roem, an out transgender woman, made history when she was elected to District 13 in the Virginia House of Delegates. Roem, a Democrat, beat the GOP candidate, incumbent...
View ArticleThe Kings of Denver: A Look at Mile High’s Rich Drag History
They often get overlooked in favor of their drag queen sisters, but drag kings have just as meaningful a history and presence in Denver as the boys in heels do. An important and beloved part of the...
View ArticleTrans Leaders Have Beef with Human Rights Campaign
After the Human Rights Campaign announced its new “trans-centered framework,” trans leaders around the country responded to the organization in an open letter on Out Magazine. The letter was signed by...
View ArticleTrans Inmates Mocked by Department of Corrections
Recently, Illinois police officers mocked trans inmates and revealed private medical information on Facebook. The comments were found on two private Facebook groups designed for current and former...
View ArticleTrans Pride Flag to be Added in Emoji Update
Late last week, Unicode Consortium stated in a report with Business Insider that the new version of smartphones software, V13.0, will include an additional 100+ emojis with the long-awaited transgender...
View ArticleSecond Puberty: My Journey Through HRT
I wasn’t as young as some when I realized that my gender identity didn’t match up with my biological sex. In fact, it wasn’t until I was 24 that I started identifying as trans. I was born as a female...
View ArticleMy Boomer Mother’s Questions about Trans Identity
My mom has the best intentions; she is progressive and empathetic. But she has trouble talking with her transgender coworker about his life. As her seasoned GSA-attending bisexual daughter, we...
View ArticleMarch 4 Trans Rights Nationwide March
The march is on for trans rights. Organizers around Denver are collaborating to raise awareness about trans equalit with the March 4 Trans Rights on August 9 at the Denver state capitol building from...
View ArticleThe Mountains Hold No Judgement
Here’s a familiar narrative—rural/suburban-raised queer comes out, at least to themselves, in a religiously oppressed household. They flee to the nearest city and find themselves breathless with wonder...
View ArticleHollywood’s Trans Influencer: Scott Turner Schofield
The lives of transgender people have never been more visible and present in the entertainment industry, and we have people like Scott Turner Schofield to thank. An acclaimed educator on transgender...
View Article‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Introduces Trans and Nonbinary Characters
The Star Trek franchise is set to introduce its first nonbinary and trans characters in the upcoming season of Star Trek: Discovery. Producers announced on Wednesday that two of the new characters,...
View ArticleOut Wrestler Sonny Kiss Works the Ring
Sonny Kiss is an American dancer, pro-wrestler, and manager from Jersey City who is currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Sonny brings much-needed femininity and fabulousness to men’s...
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