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Andrea James believes a straight cis woman is a better choice for the GLAAD Board than queer trans women

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  • July 29, 2014
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In her latest cognitive-dissonance-filled diatribe, “comedian” Andrea James attempts to maintain her waning relevance by criticizing the GLAAD Board of Directors for having too much […]

Clinging to a dangerous past: Dr Paul McHugh’s selective reading of transgender medical literature
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Clinging to a dangerous past: Dr Paul McHugh’s selective reading of transgender medical literature

  • Mari
  • June 15, 2014
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In a June 12th opinion article in the Wall Street Journal, well-known anti-transgender psychiatrist Dr. Paul McHugh attempts to make a case against supporting hormonal […]

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Transmisogyny masquerading as parody: HuffPo’s Gay Voices promotes disturbing video from former Drag Race contestant

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  • April 23, 2014
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Trigger warning: video linked portrays a trans woman being murdered A trans woman activist portrayed with a moustache and a bad wig being murdered by […]

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We need storytellers who are not cisgender men: why David Marcus’ views are misguided and misinformed

  • Mari
  • April 7, 2014
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In his latest piece for TheFederalist, arts writer David Marcus takes on what he believes to be a great injustice: the inclusion of trans people […]

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GLAAD, Logo finally issue statements addressing concerns of transphobia of RuPaul’s Drag Race

  • Mari
  • April 4, 2014
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Drag icon RuPaul is no stranger to criticism, particularly over his continued use of transphobic slurs on his popular TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race which […]

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Crossfit’s “scientific” refusal to allow Chloie Jönnson to compete in women’s division not actually supported by science

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  • March 21, 2014
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In a situation that recalls the recent controversy around MMA Fighter Fallon Fox, Chloie Jönsson, a trans woman, was recently banned from competing in the […]

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