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Still too Many Insurance Companies Still Deny Trans Health Care

Health Net was ordered to pay $200,000 for violating state anti-discrimination laws, and to update their policies to comply with state law by September 30, according to a letter of agreement. It’s a huge win for transgender rights to helthcare in California, but also highlights out how difficult it is for transgender people to access gender-affirming treatments.

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The Inner Madness of Cookies and Milk: Learning from Baiting at Charlottesville

By Lynnea Urania Stuart   There’s a silly but useful rhyme I think you’d enjoy.  It’s easy to learn:   Eanie Meanie Slimy Schmo, Catch a Nazi in his crow. If he hollers, make him grow; Eanie Meanie Slimy Schmo,   I want you to learn this rhyme because I know you can’t say it […]

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10 Trans Men of Color That Will Not Be Silenced & We Are Better For It

Whether bigotry is given in a cag, or as a table-spoon, it is bigotry. The voices of trans people matter, our stories give hope and understanding, but if they are not heard or ignored, we miss an opportunity to be that great promise of a true melting pot. The trans men of color in our community are the unsung heroes of the Trans revolution. Their true silent masculinity does not demand validation, but out of respect it should be given. Among many are those that have created the greatest, positive changes for trans culture world-wide…

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Kashmir Transgender Community Fight to Exist

Last winter, Khan worked on a project about the economic and social challenges faced by the community in Jammu and Kashmir, for which he spoke to a number of transgender people from across the Kashmir. Most of those he spoke to, were between the ages of 60-70 years, and they had been thrown out of their homes when they were eight or ten years old.

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