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Seen But Not Heard: The Cost of Trans Hypervisibility
In The Backbone's first ever guest story, Baxstar Jonmarie Ferguson reports on how media visibility is weaponized against trans people, personally and politically.
trans stories
Inside the Dehumanizing World of Trans AI Chatbot Companions
Transfem AI chatbots exist to fulfill a sexual fantasy, but at what cost?
fact check
I Fact-Checked The New York Times' Response to Trans News Network, So You Don't Have To
TNN’s recent interview with Billie Jean Sweeney cut to the heart of The New York Times’ transphobic coverage. Seems like she hit a sore spot.
trans stories
Transgender People Find Rare Sanctuary in Baltimore
Transgender Americans are being driven out of their hometowns and into Charm City’s welcoming arms.
trans stories
More Trans Americans Talk Transgender Day of Remembrance
From California to Canada, the trans community grieves on the Trans Day of Remembrance. Ten more stories.
trans stories
Trans Americans Celebrate and Mourn on the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Thursday was the first Trans Day of Remembrance since President Trump's second term began. Fourteen trans Americans reflect on love and loss.