Trans in the Heart of Texas
A math professor in Uvalde finds that the roots of hate are surprisingly shallow.
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Olive Klug’s Melancholy Mood: A Visit with TikTok’s Nonbinary Folk Music Star
“They're trying to sell us and sell to us, but they're also trying to kill us.”
Texas Is Failing Queer Students
Some of the state’s most vulnerable young people are at risk during the 88th session of the Legislature.
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.
‘Don’t Say Trans’ Policy Passes in North Texas School District
“I transferred to another district this year because of the culture of fear you continue to create,” said one LGBTQ+ student.
There Is No Legitimate ‘Debate’ Over Gender-Affirming Healthcare
A recent New York Times article that experts called inaccurate and unethical now serves as evidence in Texas against transgender kids.
‘I Don’t Know Where It’s Safe’: Family of Trans Child Who Dined With Ken Paxton Is Facing Child Abuse Investigation
The Dallas-area family says it is under investigation by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and at risk of losing their kids.
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At the Capitol, Trans Activists and Allies Form an Inclusive Dance Floor
After working to defeat 13 anti-trans bills in the regular session, advocates are now facing 16 more this summer with a novel response.
The Next Trans Griot
Few publications covered Black trans communities. After the death of Monica Roberts, TransGriot’s founder, the people she empowered grieve and begin to chart a new era.
The Lege This Week: Texas House Passes Budget, Republicans Again Reject Medicaid Expansion
And a bipartisan group in the House introduces a “Smarter Justice” initiative that’s “hardly transformative.”