The documentary series Trans in Trumpland debuts today. The four-part series examines the struggles and resiliency of the transgender community under the Trump administration. Each episode of the series focuses on a different trans person who is living in Trumpland: states where they face transphobic laws as well as discrimination and violence. Director Zosherafatain travels across the…
A service is planned at Zion United Church of Christ to recognize and remember transgender lives lost to violence or suicide in the past year. The event is non-denominational and will feature local faith leaders, community members, and musicians honoring transgender lives. It is open to the public. All are welcome. The service will take…
The apparent suicide of 17-year-old Leelah Alcorn, a transgender girl from Ohio who documented her struggle and loneliness online, is galvanizing a movement against transphobia. Several vigils are planned in the U.S. and Canada for Friday and Saturday; petitions calling for Alcorn’s family to use her chosen name on her headstone and for President Barack…
