Mexico’s Testosterone Shortage Puts Trans Men at Risk
As low-cost options disappear from shelves in Mexico, those who rely on the drug grow increasingly desperate.
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RGV Punk Rocker Makes It Big on the Silver Screen
After growing up near the border in McAllen, Raul Castillo developed a lifelong love of acting and writing plays.
The War on Christmas Drag Shows
GOP endorsed anti-LGBTQ+ “groomer” rhetoric inspired armed fascist groups to harass queer events, spurring a diverse, celebratory community response.
Denton’s Trans Pride Fest is Here to Stay
After right-wing trolls unsuccessfully attempted to disrupt the first event, the inclusive and defiant festival's second round was a success.
Are You OK? The Lives of Young Trans Texans
In Jesse Freidin's photos, viewers glimpse the bravery of transgender youth and the power of unconditional family support.
Country Music Women Keep Raising Hell
Outspoken performers like Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves continue a long tradition of female Western artists who aren’t afraid to rock the boat.
Christofascism Is Everyone’s Problem
The Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward's new book asks white Christians to take responsibility for dismantling America’s oppressive, patriarchal systems.
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‘Girlhood,’ Interrupted
In a new memoir, a mother recounts the trauma of being investigated for supporting her trans daughter.
Celebrating Artistic ‘Symbols of Possibility’
Shepard Fairey's "Backward Forward" and Gabrielle Goliath's "Chorus" carry on an unlikely tradition of cutting edge art in Dallas.
A Party Built Entirely on Lies
From spreading election misinformation to investigating the parents of transgender kids for child abuse, the Texas GOP doesn't merit even a lone star.