Trans Day of Visibility march sees hundreds gather for trans rights
Transgender rights organizers, activists and allies marched from Union Square to Washington Square Park to demand change to anti-trans legislation.
Opinion: It’s time to give trans people respect, agency and autonomy
Transphobic bills have continued to pass through state legislatures, but American democracy should be protecting transgender people, not oppressing them.
NYU Community Members Mourn and Celebrate Transgender Lives for Trans Day of Remembrance
More than 50 members of the NYU community came together on the steps of Kimmel for a vigil honoring individuals killed by anti-transgender violence to celebrate the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Trans Awareness Week Starts by Tackling How to Make Feminism Trans-Inclusive
The first event in a week-long series discussed the historical exclusion of trans individuals from the feminist movement.
New Yorkers Protest After Transgender Woman Dies While in Jail
Layleen Polanco died in the city’s custody last Friday — on Monday, protestors gathered at Foley Square to call on the city to launch an investigation into her death.
There’s No Excuse For Your Compliant Ignorance
Staff writer Natasha reflects on why using a privileged background to excuse ignorance is unacceptable based on her personal experiences and privileges.
Transgender Activists Protest Trump, Prepare to Vote
With a push to rollback Obama-era policies that had expanded transgender rights, activists are protesting Trump and looking to elect representatives that oppose the possible changes.
