Vermont Nominates Transgender Candidate for Governor

WILSON RING / The Associated Press Aug 15, 2018 Christine Hallquist, a former utility executive, becomes the first transgender candidate from a major political party to be nominated for governor. She will face the Republican incumbent. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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By Lucas Waldron and Ken Schwencke / ProPublica Aug 10, 2018 The way cops in Jacksonville, Fla., and other jurisdictions investigate the murders of transgender women adds insult to injury and may be delaying justice. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Activist to Star as TV’s First Transgender Superhero

The Associated Press Jul 23, 2018 Nicole Maines, an activist who won a discrimination lawsuit after her school refused to let her use the girls' restroom, will star in The CW/Warner Bros.' "Supergirl." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Manning Is in the Race, but Is She Running to Win?

DAVID McFADDEN / The Associated Press May 7, 2018 The famous whistleblower has an eye-catching platform, but some critics believe she is seeking to make a statement of protest, not become a member of the U.S. Senate. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Transgender Inmate Suing Prison Agency Claims Rape

KATHLEEN FOODY / The Associated Press May 3, 2018 Lindsay Saunders-Velez says she was assaulted at a men’s prison after a judge denied her request to block the prison from keeping her in a disciplinary unit. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Gay Rights Lawyer Kills Himself in New York City

The Associated Press Apr 18, 2018 David Buckel, an environmental advocate, burns himself to death in a grisly protest against ecological destruction. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chelsea Manning: We Got This

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Mar 29, 2018 The whistleblower, who is running against Maryland's Ben Cardin to be the Democratic candidate for the Senate, ends a campaign video with a hashtag that has come to signify her optimism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

TV Ad Aims to Pressure Trump on Transgender Military Service

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2018 In their largest media campaign on the issue yet, activist groups turn to television spots—including on Fox News. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Yance Ford Is the First Transgender Director Nominated for an Oscar

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 25, 2018 The filmmaker [pictured] won the nomination for "Strong Island," the tragic tale of the shooting death of his older brother. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Alarm Raised Over Report of Censorship at Health Agency

Mike Stobbe / The Associated Press Dec 17, 2017 The Washington Post reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is being told not to use seven words and phrases in official budget documents. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ron Kovic Explains His Opposition to Trump’s Transgender Military Ban (Video)

Staff and Ron Kovic / Truthdig Nov 10, 2017 The veteran and activist calls transgender members of the military "supremely patriotic" in a conversation about war's realities with Oliver Stone and Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Minneapolis Elects Black Transgender Woman to City Council

Associated Press Nov 8, 2017 Minneapolis has elected Andrea Jenkins to its city council in what advocacy groups say is a national first. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )