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Since the first brick was thrown at Stonewall, transgender people have been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ rights. Luminaries such as Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, Laverne Cox, and Janet Mock have changed how people talk about queerness, all the while waging a particularly difficult fight for the inclusion and acceptance of transgender people. Their efforts have been stymied again and again, and the LGBTQ community has not always prioritized the needs to trans peopl. Still, transgender people have fought on. Join OUT in celebrating the trans people who have helped us get where we are today and who continue to fight for equality.

7 film & TV characters who feel the most authentic for trans viewers

In a media landscape filled with so many tiring, boring, and harmful tropes, these film and TV characters are the ones that feel the most real!

HBO says they stand by J.K. Rowling's 'right to express her personal views'

Despite her history of disparaging remarks against the trans community, the network is sticking by the Harry Potter creator and her involvement in the upcoming series.

Horror: Black trans drag queen Quanesha Shantel fatally shot

Her former boyfriend is charged with first-degree murder.

For some reason, a Fox News host thinks John Krasinski is trans

Yes, you read that right. A baffling segment from Fox News' Greg Gutfeld questioning the A Quiet Place actor's gender identity has left many folks scratching their heads.

BREAKING: Speaker Mike Johnson ban trans folks from single-sex bathrooms at U.S. House

The GOP is doubling down on bigotry instead of addressing the concerns of the American people.

Trans TikTokers open up about the importance of being seen

The dolls on TikTok share with Out their wise words of advice for trans youth and dish on the importance of representation.

Why this trans woman thinks 'Emilia Pérez' is great trans representation

In this trans critic's opinion, Netflix's newest movie musical is one of the best trans stories to be released in years.

16 trans actors who have been nominated for major acting awards

These trans stars have been recognized for their outstanding work in film and television!

Kerri Colby tweeted right-wing talking points about trans kids & Bosco had the perfect response

Colby's posts about how "children shouldn't be medically transitioning" caught some major heat online, and her Drag Race sister was there to help inform her about the dangers of that rhetoric.

Texas A&M kills LGBTQ studies, Republican lawmaker gloats

“I want to end all taxpayer-funded leftist propaganda in every single one of our public institutions of higher learning.”

7 important tips for trans people preparing for Trump's pending crackdown

Donald Trump has pledged severe federal crackdowns on transgender people. Erin Reed outlines steps for preparing for these challenges, sharing stories from trans individuals already taking action.

Sarah McBride reflects on her historic journey to Capitol Hill with Chris Hayes

McBride and Hayes explored the significance of her election as the first out transgender member of Congress, a landmark victory amid a divisive election season dominated by ineffective anti-trans ads.

Meet Chase Strangio, the trans legal trailblazer making Supreme Court history


“Every day, I fight to prove that transness is something to be celebrated, not eradicated,” Chase Strangio tells The Advocate.

Jury ACQUITS food delivery man who shot and killed trans woman Meghan Riley Lewis

Brian Delen said he shot Lewis in self-defense, but he still faces 30 years in prison for her death.

Jamie Lee Curtis sends message of LGBTQ+ love, support following Trump win

We must "fight for women and our children and their futures and fight against tyranny, one day at a time," says Curtis, the mother of a transgender daughter.

'Glamorous' star Miss Benny shows off new driver's license with updated name & gender marker

The actress also took a moment to artfully drag all the anti-trans laws making the rounds in her home state of Texas.

'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón talks trans representation (& tropes) in new film

The breakout star speaks with Out about her journey in Netflix's buzzy new musical drama.

'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón shares thoughts on representing the trans community in film

"I think that at the end, I only represent myself," Gascón told Out.

Alex Consani & Valentina Sampaio made Victoria's Secret Fashion Show history

A new, inclusive era for the long-running lingerie retailer has commenced!