American Psychiatric Association Eliminates Gender Indentity Disorder
When doctors around the nation (and the world) receive the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders from the American Psychiatric Assocation…
Laverne Cox Graces the Cover of ‘Entertainment Weekly’
Laverne Cox graces the cover of this month’s special Pride-version of Entertainment Weekly. In the magazine, the Orange is the New Black star…
‘You Are You’ Camp Where Boys Can Express Themselves Freely
Size-four sandals, miniature cocktail dresses, pink nail polish, and an array of Disney princesses. Sounds like every little girl’s…
White House Hires First Openly Transgender Staff Member
The White House as confirmed the appointment of Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, the first openly transgender person to work at the White…
‘Call Me Caitlyn’ Vanity Fair Introduces Caitlyn Jenner to the World
“Soon as the Vanity Fair cover comes out, I’m Free,” Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, says in a…
Rachel Levine Becomes First Trans Person Confirmed by the Senate
After months of grueling debates and transphobic harassment from Republican senators, Dr. Rachel Levine has finally been sworn in as…
Watch: Airbnb Honors Caitlyn Jenner with ‘Transkind’ ESPY Ad
Room-sharing platform Airbnb aired a 60-second spot during Wednesday’s ESPYs Awards in honor of Caitlyn Jenner, who accepted the evening’s…
Philippines’ First Transgender Congresswoman Gives her First Powerful Speech
Calling her election a “paradigm shift,” the first transgender congresswoman in the Philippines, Geraldine Roman gave her first speech in…
Brazil Hosts First Transgender Beauty Contest
The night before Halloween, LGBT history was made in South America. Men and women gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…
Alabama Senate Introduces Cruel Anti-Trans Bill
The Alabama Senate has introduced a new bill that would severely hurt trans youth within the state. Senate Bill 10…
Leaders in Tech and the LGBT Community Launch #transneeds to Protect and Serve the Community
A volunteer-led group today is launching #transneeds—an effort to hear from the transgender community how the federal government and society…
Watch: Fox and Friends’ Anti-Trans Rant
Your head is going to be spinning after watching Fox and Friends try to tackle Sacremento’s transgender-student bill that has…
France to Legalize Gay Marriage and Adoption
French President Francois Hollande has promised to legalize gay marriage and adoption in the near future but hasn’t confirmed a…
‘Vogue’ Profiles their First-Ever Transgender Model, Andreja Pejic
Vogue has made history this May by profiling a transgender model. The spread, “The New World,” features pictures of world-famous transgender model…
Watch Caitlyn Jenner ‘Make Statement’ by Peeing in Trump Towers
The hate-to-love love-to-hate Caitlyn Jenner tried to make a statement by using the restroom in a Trump-owned building. The now-canceled I Am…
Breaking: The Pentagon will Allow Transgender Service Members to Serve Openly
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced today a much-anticipated end to the ban on open service by transgender service members. The…
Washington D.C. Launches Transgender Respect Ads
As a result of increased hate crimes against Washington D.C.’s transgender community, The government has launched a series of ads…
Facebook Adds a Gender-Identity Field
Facebook will now allow users to add their own description beyond the pre-set options to accurately describe their gender identity.…
Kinsey Sicks’ New Video and Presidential Tour
America’s favorite parody-singing drag group is back, and they aren’t holding back against the GOPs latest ridiculousness. The Kinsey Sicks…
The Netherlands Adopts Gender-Identity Rights Bill
The Netherlands has finally adopted legislation that will protect its transgender community by allowing trans people to change their identity…
Marriott Launches Pride Campaign Encouraging the Artisitic Expression of Love for Transgender Lives
Marriott Rewards is building on the success of the wider campaign #LoveTravels by launching a creative movement to amplify the…
Daniel Radcliffe & Google+ Hangout for The Trevor Project
Daniel Radcliffe sat down and chatted honestly with fans and The Trevor Project members in a Google+ Hangout. The Harry Potter…
Vice President Biden Supports Transgender Equality
A new wave of support for transgender people came via Vice President Joe Biden this past Tuesday during a campaign…
LeAnn Rimes Will Donate Cyber-Bullying Lawsuit Proceeds to Gay Charity
Country-songstress LeAnn Rimes says that if she wins her current cyber-bullying lawsuit she will donate all the money won to…
Caitlyn Jenner Clarifies: ‘Everyone Should Be Able to Marry the Person They Love’
Caitlyn Jenner has learned a great deal over the past four months, and with her series I Am Cait coming…
“American Transgender” Premieres Tomorrow
The National Geographic channel is rolling out a new documentary that follows tansgender people, including one woman who is about…
Kraft Peanut Butter Launches New Kids Book to Promote Transgender Awareness
Peanut butter lovers, especially those in Canada where Kraft is the dominant peanut butter brand, know Kraft’s two teddy bear…
President Obama Supports the Inclusion of Transgender Military Personnel
A press briefing today at the White House has confirmed that President Obama believes that transgender soldiers should be allowed…
New Viral Campaign Shows the Reality of Trans* Discrimination Bills
With new laws proposed throughout the United States and Canada that would ban transgender men and women from using the…
Celebrities and People Around the World Show Solidarity With Bruce Jenner by Painting Their Nails
To show solidarity with Bruce Jenner, people around the world are painting their nails. Bruce Jenner, who came out as…