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Opinion | Old Betrayals and New as N.C. Dems Pass Anti-Trans Laws

North Carolina

Aug 18, 2025

Opinion | Old Betrayals and New as N.C. Dems Pass Anti-Trans Laws

North Carolina Democrats had solid election results last year, amid promises to hold the line against the far-right. But two horrific anti-trans bills just became law thanks to Democratic support, with Gov. Josh Stein even signing one. It's part of a long history of betrayal and a reminder for trans people around the country not to put our trust in politicians

David Forbes

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io Bans

Exclusive

Aug 10, 2025

‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io Bans

The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.

Mira Lazine

The Sweeping Anti-Trans Bills Moving Through Congress No One’s Talking About

Healthcare

Jul 26, 2025

The Sweeping Anti-Trans Bills Moving Through Congress No One’s Talking About

Republicans are jamming in dozens of anti-trans measures across a series of government funding bills. Few Democrats have spoken out against them. The failure of Democrats, the press and Gay Inc organizations to raise the alarm shows the need for grassroots organizing among trans people.

Mira Lazine

‘Absolutely Not’: Rep. Moulton’s Trans Primary Opponent Defies Dems on Trans Rights, Palestine and more, in Exclusive Interview

Massachusetts

Jul 25, 2025

‘Absolutely Not’: Rep. Moulton’s Trans Primary Opponent Defies Dems on Trans Rights, Palestine and more, in Exclusive Interview

Bethany Andres-Beck is directly challenging an anti-trans incumbent in a deep blue Massachusetts seat, and hopes to channel grassroots energy against party leadership to show that voters support trans rights and Palestine.

Tom Sayers

MadyCast News Relaunches as Trans News Network, a Worker-Run Nonprofit Newsroom

Exclusive

Jul 21, 2025

MadyCast News Relaunches as Trans News Network, a Worker-Run Nonprofit Newsroom

MadyCast News is relaunching as the Trans News Network, a worker-run nonprofit newsroom under Community Partners, and leaving Substack for Beehiiv

Mady Castigan, +4

Senate Parliamentarian Strikes Trans Medicaid Ban From GOP Megabill

Healthcare

Jun 26, 2025

Senate Parliamentarian Strikes Trans Medicaid Ban From GOP Megabill

In a major win for trans healthcare rights across the country, the trans Medicaid ban provision has been removed from the GOP’s megabill after advocates pressured Democrats to invoke the Byrd rule.

Mira Lazine

Healthcare

Jun 13, 2025

‘Devastating’: Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles To End Trans Healthcare for over 3000 Adults and Minors, According to Leaked Email

CHLA plans to cut much of its healthcare to trans patients, once again obeying the Trump administration in advance to put trans lives in danger, despite their threats having no legal power.

Mira Lazine

Trans Inclusion in Healthcare and Sports Are Under Attack in California — Officials Blame Newsom and Trump

Los Angeles

Jun 1, 2025

Trans Inclusion in Healthcare and Sports Are Under Attack in California — Officials Blame Newsom and Trump

Funding cuts to HIV healthcare threatening thousands of queer Californians and fascist attacks against trans athletes suggest Newsom's deference to the billionaire oligarchy is only just beginning.

Mady Castigan, +1

Don’t Panic–the Battle Over the Trans Medicaid Ban Is Far From Over. Here’s How To Fight Back.

Healthcare

May 23, 2025

Don’t Panic–the Battle Over the Trans Medicaid Ban Is Far From Over. Here’s How To Fight Back.

While confusion and misinformation spreads on social media, advocates offer concrete strategies to stop the GOP’s genocidal attack on trans people’s lives through community solidarity and defiance.

Mady Castigan, +1