‘Our Communities Are Literally Dying’: Inside a Mexico City Activist’s Fight for Liberation
Trans News Network interviews Razzia Santillán, a long-time trans activist in Mexico City. After police assaulted her in 2023 for using the women’s bathroom, she’s fought legal battles while organizing tirelessly among marginalized people.
Ra'il l'Nasah Kiam, YourSlipisShowing, and the Erasure of Black Trans Organizing
Long-time activist Ra’il I’Nasah Kiam co-founded the #YourSlipIsShowing movement. But he was erased in much of the media coverage. He reflects on his struggles, and how Black trans organizing gets buried.
Liberation is a Riot, Part 2: The True and Bloody History of Revolt
After debunking the sanitized version of nonviolence peddled by the status quo, it’s time for a look at the hard truths about riots, rebellions and how trans communities have to grapple with violence to survive
My City Is Under Occupation: A Trans Reporter’s Dispatch From Minneapolis
TNN reporter Mira Lazine found a community in Minneapolis. Now, that community is under attack — and fighting back. Here’s her look of the realities on the ground.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
