Mira Lazine

Two U.S. Trans Political Prisoners Recount Torture, Misgendering, Human Rights Violations After Texas ICE Protest Crackdown

Donald Trump

Jan 12, 2026

Two U.S. Trans Political Prisoners Recount Torture, Misgendering, Human Rights Violations After Texas ICE Protest Crackdown

Two trans women arrested in an absurd “antifa” crackdown face political prosecution for their beliefs. Experts warn it’s a sign of growing authoritarianism in the U.S.

Mira Lazine

Liberation is a Riot, Part 1: Debunking the Sanitized Nonviolence Myth

LGBTQ+ History

Dec 18, 2025

Liberation is a Riot, Part 1: Debunking the Sanitized Nonviolence Myth

Based on shoddy research, bad history and outright lies, status quo propaganda portrays a sanitized version of ‘nonviolent’ protest as the only option, to damaging effect. It’s time to debunk it, and show the truths it hides

Mira Lazine

Abuse, Detransition, Deadnaming and Preaching: Trans Orlando Protester Describes Horrific Jail Ordeal

State Legislatures

Oct 24, 2025

Abuse, Detransition, Deadnaming and Preaching: Trans Orlando Protester Describes Horrific Jail Ordeal

A transfeminine protester of Florida's removal of the Pulse Nightclub memorial crosswalk recounts her horrific experiences in state jails in an exclusive interview with TNN

Mira Lazine

Exclusive

Oct 3, 2025

The Discrimination We All Live With

Four stories reveal just some the discrimination trans people deal with every single day of our lives

Mira Lazine

‘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

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 12, 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

May 31, 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