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The Week In Trans 2/17/20

| Feb 17, 2020 | Reply

Time for The Week In Trans! Today we learn about the dinner honoring trans advocated in Washington, D.C. Statistics show transgender people are more likely to be poor. The anti-transgender bill in South Dakota dies in committee. Ohio legislators have caught the fever and introduced a bill to ban treatment for trans kids. A trans woman athlete qualifies for the Olympics. A lawsuit is filed to stop trans high school athletes from competition–and is quickly undermined when a cisgender girl beats her trans opponent in a track meet. Trans wrestler Nyla Rose wins a AEW match. Dwayne Wade identifies his youngest child as his daughter Zaya. Not throwing shade, but Miss RuPaul Charles did not do that makeover on “Chad” on SNL. Who did? Find out by reading today’s TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 2/10/20

| Feb 10, 2020 | Reply

Time for The Week In Trans! What do we learn today? A fashion photographer poses a group of trans women dressed in Alexander McQueen for a fashion shoot. Attempts to outlaw treatment for trans kids gets mainstream press. Jazz Jennings’ mother attends a hearing on one of the bills. A trans woman runs for the Kentucky legislature. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Murkowski introduce a bill to strengthen hate crime penalties. A 2016 statement about trans women in public restrooms puts the heat on Michael Bloomberg. A park in Brooklyn is named for Marsha P. Johnson. A trans student sues his school when lack of restroom access exacerbates his kidney problem. There’s all that, and more news concerning trans people from all around the world waiting for you in TWIT! And don’t forget copious TWIT Awards!

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The Week In Trans 2/3/20

| Feb 3, 2020 | Reply

It’s The Week In Trans! What tasty tidbits of trans related news do we have for you today? Drag queens were featured in a Super Bowl commercial. The City of Brotherly love loves its drag queens. Two guys start to harass two trans women. It does not go well for the guys. We’ve got the video of the beat down. A trans woman of color heads the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs in Philly. South Dakota legislators want to punish doctors for treating trans kids. A conservative groups seems to be writing these sort of bills. Virginia passes trans friendly legislation. Danica Roem gets a tattoo. Bernie Sanders gets an endorsement from an anti-trans radio host. Elizabeth Warren tells a nine-year-old trans boy he can interview her pick for Secretary of Education. A man tries to pick up a trans journalist in NYC and spits on and slaps her when he realizes she is trans. He’s in custody. There’s all that plus plenty more in this edition of TWIT

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The Week In Trans 1/27/20

| Jan 27, 2020 | Reply

It’s all the transgender news that’s fit to print! It’s The Week In Trans! Today we learn that China’s most famous trans woman is thinking of getting into politics. Politicians in the U.S. are working against transgender people more than ever. A trans activist’s husband is sentenced for her murder. Congress members call on ICE to release all trans people in custody–one woman has been held for two years! Nikki de Jager appears on Ellen to talk about her outing. A man high on mushrooms pistol whips a trans woman. She take his gun away and calls the police. A woman in Pittsburgh, Pa. sets fire to the headquarters of a black transgender rights group, and traps herself inside. Author Cami Richardson is interviewed about her book and her life. A study shows that teens given access to puberty blockers are more likely to thrive than those who are denied blockers. RuPaul will be the first drag performer to host Saturday Night Live. Meanwhile a former Drag Race contestant throws shade at Ms. Charles. Singer Lizzo supports black trans women. Caitlyn Jenner spoke at the Women’s March in Los Angeles. All that is in TWIT along with much more and several TWIT Awards!

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The Week In Trans 1/20/20

| Jan 20, 2020 | Reply

Time once more for the continuing condensation of trans related news we call The Week In Trans! Today we learn that a trans woman is running as a Republican to represent a district covering San Francisco and San Mateo County. Forty five members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed a letter to ICE about the way that agency treats trans women. State Legislatures are introducing more bills in an effort to infringe transgender people’s rights. Two state employees are suing Florida for trans related health coverage. Florida legislators introduce four anti-trans bills. YouTube makeup artist Nikkie De Jager comes out as trans to thwart a blackmail attempt. The ACLU and Lambda Legal file suit against Ohio’s policy on not allowing birth certificate gender markers to be changed. A trans man is running for the state legislature in North Carolina. Half of cisgender Americans do not believe that violence against trans woman is occurring. There’s all that and much more transgender news waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 1/13/20

| Jan 13, 2020 | Reply

It’s that time again! Time for our exciting and dynamic news feature, The Week In Trans! Today we learn many things. A Mafia heir gives up that fate to live as a woman. Virginia seeks to write a bill mandating fair treatment of trans students state wide. D.C. hopes to make the D.C. Code gender neutral. Some legal actions bolster and some limit transgender rights across the country. The death of a transgender woman prisoner leads to debate on how to keep inmates safe. ICE ships an undocumented trans teen to Texas limiting access to her attorney in California. Need information on medical procedures, lifestyle changes and legal issues? There’s an app for that. Medicaid recipients in Illinois can now get trans related therapy paid for. The concerns over trans women competing in athletics continues. A male internet makeup artist posts photos of himself in drag saying that’s how he will look when they try to draft him into the army. Backlash ensues. The Human Ken Doll has come out as a human Barbie Doll. Waiting lists for treatment in Britain’s transgender clinics are very lengthy. There’s all that and a lot more plus several TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 12/6/20

| Jan 6, 2020 | Reply

What’s new? Pose star Indya Moore voices the nonbinary character Shep in the cartoon Steven Universe: Future. The ban on trans people in the military holds up passage of the Defense Authorization Bill. The U.N. classifies Chelsea Manning’s treatment as torture. A 1970 audio recording of Silvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson surfaces. New laws in Colorado and California help trans kids. Don’t tell a trans person they look fine when they tell you they’re having some work done. The British swimmer who compared drag to blackface gets blow back. A trans man in Oklahoma is shot to death while driving his cab. Jazz Jennings is proud of her scars. A trans character is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Or not. An Indiana town elects its first transgender city councilor. South American Spanish speakers are changing the gendered nature of that language. Pakistan is giving transgender people health care. Drag queen Maebe A. Girl who won a seat on a Los Angeles neighborhood council is promoting an LGTBQIA alliance. The Impossible Burger is loaded with phyto estrogen! There’s all that and a handful of TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 12/30/19

| Dec 30, 2019 | Reply

It’s the end of the year and trans women are still being killed. Many are misgendered by police and the media. Los Angeles opens a place for homeless young trans people to stay. A trans woman track and field star is the Female Athlete of the Year. North Carolina wanted to keep transgender people out of women’s rooms. Now two trans candidates are looking to step into the state senate. Looking at the past decade a writer sees that as trans people have become more visible they have been targeted more by haters. A new study shows that trans children know their gender identities at the same time as cisgender kids. Surprise! Being treated badly because you are transgender has a negative impact. J.K Rowling is still in hot water for her support of a TERF. Ricky Gervais walked back his support of Rowling’s statement when backlash called for him to be dropped as host of The Golden Globes. A trans opera singer in Brazil went from a tenor voice to singing soprano. A female skeleton was unearthed in an all-male monastery. Does this mean there was a trans man monk? There’s all that news and a lot more waiting for you right now in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 12/23/19

| Dec 23, 2019 | Reply

First up we present The Week In Trans! What do we learn today? Legal maneuvers are underway still regarding the trans military ban. Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren vows to read the name of the trans women of color who have died in hate crimes in a Rose Garden ceremony if she is elected. A trans woman pepper sprayed a group of teens she says were harassing her. She may in fact be the aggressor. Jennifer Finney Boylin says we’re all Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. A trans performance artist wins her case and is now allowed to appear topless without pasties. So can any other performers. San Diego cops are found to put the cuffs on LGTBQ people faster than they cuff straight suspects. A trans woman sues the Ms. United States of America pageant because they don’t accept trans women. Prison guards who mocked trans women prisoners on Facebook are rebuked. RuPaul is inducted int the California Hall of Fame. J.K. Rowling will need magic to get out of the trouble she’s in due to her support of a TERF. Jewels of Long Beach is the first drag queen to be given the key to the city. More violence directed at trans women. Artist Grayson Perry is touring the hot land down under. Dwayne Wade confirms his son is becoming his daughter. There’s all that and a major pile of TWIT Awards, all waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 12/16/19

| Dec 16, 2019 | Reply

What do we find in the news today? There’s trouble at the National Center for Transgender Equality. The Senate has excised an amendment to the Defense Appropriation Bill that would have reversed the trans military ban. Kentucky considers a bathroom bill for schools. Vandals in Dallas deface the Marsha P. Johnson and Silvia Rivera mural with blue mustaches. Indya Moore feels that everyone is non-binary. The Luna Younger case is back in court, with another judge. Cebu Pacific Airways hires two transgender flight attendants. The Vienna Opera stages a production Orlando for their 150th anniversary. Webster’s Dictionary says “they” is a singular pronoun. A trans woman says that cisgender men who date trans woman should be considered part of the transgender community as “trans-amorous” members. Serbian doctors do a testicle transplant. Pantene says everyone should be beautiful for the holidays, and be able to go home to celebrate with their families. There’s all that news and a whole lot more, along with several TWIT Awards waiting in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 12/9/19

| Dec 9, 2019 | Reply

What do we learn in The Week In Trans? A retired Kansas school teacher is running to be the first transgender member of the state House. An appeals court looks at the case of a trans man teen who sues for access to the school’s boy’s room. Gavin Grimm will be back in court in 2020. An appeals court makes a judge issue name changes. A trans Latina pastor takes over a congregation in Colorado. The 16-year-old trans man who shot up his high school is to be tried as an adult. The Stop Bullying Act would protect trans students. Teen trans activist Rebekah becomes a Marvel super hero. Obesity prevents some trans people from getting their surgery. Kim Petras punks the Westboro Baptist Church. Drag queens have 11 songs to help you celebrate Christmas. There’s all that and still more, plus a number of TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 12/2/19

| Dec 2, 2019 | Reply

What’s in the transgender news today? A trans woman becomes the first to become a Rhodes Scholar. Some people celebrated Transgiving on Thanksgiving. Laverne Cox allies with Band-Aid and Red to fight HIV. An HIV positive trans woman in Philadelphia is outed by her pharmacy. A large study shows trans kids develop the same way cisgender children do in regards to their gender identity. President Trump misgendered Chelsea Manning and she has a good response. Eighty percent of 14 to 18-year-olds feel trans people should use the restroom they prefer. A transgender comic in Pakistan is heckled during a show and on YouTube. The planet Jupiter is trans positive. There’s all that and a lot more – plus a few TWIT Awards – waiting for you. Don’t miss your TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 11/25/19

| Nov 25, 2019 | Reply

It’s time for The Week In Trans! Would you call RuPaul a monster? Apparently that’s the name of her drag persona. Several other Drag Race stars are creating a Netflix show. A survey reveals that letting children live their true gender is beneficial. A trans man is working to become Mr. Olympia. Paris Is Burning is released on DVD. Hillary Clinton confirms transgender rights. Lot’s of Transgender Day of Remembrance news. Shannon Minter loves his puppies. Half the employees at the National Center for Transgender Equality take a buyout package. Michigan updates its procedure to change gender markers on ID. A drag performer is tossed out of a burger joint as a “security risk.” Los Angeles opens “bridge housing” for homeless trans people. There have been subtle changes in how government websites talk about LGBTQ people. A West Virginia Drag Queen Storytime is canceled after online threats. A muxe woman graces the cover of Mexican Vogue. Hormone therapy can affect how a body reacts to insulin. Waiting times to see a gender specialist remain long in Britain. Colonial Williamsburg is researching the history of LGBTQ people in Colonial times. There’s all that and a lot more plus several TWIT Awards in this edition of TWIT!

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San Diego Holds 17th Trans Day of Remembrance

| Nov 25, 2019 | Reply

By Melanie Yarborough (Neutral Corner) San Diego’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance took place on November 20th at the LGBT Center in Hillcrest. The event mourned losses, celebrated lives, and offered a message of community love and resiliency. In spite of the intermittent rain, many participated in a candle-lit vigil march through the surrounding Hillcrest […]

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The Week In Trans 11/18/19

| Nov 18, 2019 | Reply

Drum roll please! And now, The Week In Trans! Today we learn that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a drag fan. November is Transgender Awareness Month. Half the staff of The National Center for Transgender Equality take a buyout offer. Massachusetts offers non-binary gender markers on state ID cards. A trans woman who won a seat in New Hampshire’s legislature and was not seated due to a criminal record wins a write-in campaign for Nashua Board of Selectmen. States pass bills to provide veterans benefits to people kicked out of the military for being LGBT. The first trans woman student graduates from a Catholic college. There’s an app specifically for transgender dating. The religious-objection rule loses in court, again. A trans woman who was once a rabbi writes a book. Hate crimes overall are down but crimes against trans people go up. Carmen Liu’s transgender underwear are taking off. Kim Petras billboards are aimed at the Westboro Baptist Church. Expect jokes about transgender people when Ricky Gervais hosts the Golden Globes. There’s all that and much more plus several TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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Dina’s Diner 11/18/19

| Nov 18, 2019 | Reply

These kids today. Why don’t they pick a gender and start playing? In today’s edition of Dina’s Diner Dina Amberle puts a cup of coffee and a slice of pie on the counter and asks that question. Non-Binary? Androgynous? What’s all that about? She then stirs in memories from a costume ball, adds some Nigerian wedding ensembles, Japanese “mundane” costumes, and finishes the dish off with an appreciation of young women in classical music who don’t dress prudishly while performing. Come on down to Dina’s Diner and get your fill!

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The Week In Trans 11/11/19

| Nov 11, 2019 | Reply

t’s The Week In Trans! What do we learn today? Danica Roem wins reelection, along with several other transgender candidates around the country. Trans activist Nikki Araguz Loyd passes away at the age of 44. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton breaks his promise to remember trans children. Two Supreme Court justices meet with the leader of an anti-LGBTQ group leading to calls for them to recuse themselves in an upcoming case. Columbus, Georgia hosts bi-weekly drag shows at a local restaurant. Changes to the rules by Health and Human Services endangers trans people. Marriette Pathy Allen has a transgender themed photo exhibit at the Museum of Sex. Senator Elizabeth Warren has a plan for dealing with Trump’s trans military ban. Texas tops the nation in trans murder victims. Transgender Awareness Week comes this month. A woman writes in The New York Times about the effects her father’s transition had on her personal life. A bank offers “true name” credit cards even if the name is not legally changed. Heklina hangs up her pumps and retires her ongoing show in San Francisco. There’s all that plus a lot more and a few TWIT Awards! It’s all waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 11/4/19

| Nov 4, 2019 | Reply

Time for the news! What do we learn in The Week In Trans? Mj Rodriguez wins an Outfest Award and credits her mom for her success in Pose. November is Transgender Awareness Month. The custody battle in Texas continues. The HRC accuses Ted Cruz of spreading falsehoods about the trans child’s mother. Learn Laverne Cox’s daily routine. Several states seek to make life harder for trans kids. The new president of Argentina has a drag queen son. The 17th Street High Heel Race happened last week in D.C. Kamala Harris and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to the DOJ asking for an investigation of the death of a trans woman in ICE custody. More fashion designers in Brazil are hiring transgender models. Gender neutral emojis! A Caitlyn Jenner joke flops on SNL. All that plus more and a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT! Don’t miss it!

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The Week In Trans 10/28/19

| Oct 28, 2019 | Reply

Right here, right now, it’s The Week In Trans! What information have we obtained for you? Transgender people in India are making progress in society. A Dallas trans kid is used as a weapon by conservatives. Parents shouldn’t grieve when a child changes genders. Aimee Stephen’s case may have repercussion no matter how SCOTUS rules. Lower courts take away more protections for trans people. California educates poll workers on how to assist trans voters. CNN looks back at how things were when Boys Don’t Cry premiered. One man is found guilty of beating a trans woman while another is being held for her murder. Video of a trans woman who died in ICE custody has mysteriously disappeared. A knife wielding robber uses a dating app to lure trans women victims. Tinder offers many gender options but there are still problems for trans users. LSU holds its 4th annual drag show to a sold out crowd. Eau Claire, Wisconsin declares Transgender Awareness Week. Danica Roem fights back with a tweet. A look at breast cancer risks in the trans women community. Always pads will have the Venus symbol removed because it made some trans male customers feel odd. Wrestler Nyla Rose loses a match but wins more acclaim. Pokemon Go goes with a nonbinary character. And there’s still more! You haven’t seen the half of it. Keep up with all the trans related news and don’t miss your TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 10/21/19

| Oct 21, 2019 | Reply

Time for all the trans news that we could find! The Week In Trans! What do we learn today? Gigi Gorgeous and Nats Getty win honors. A Federal judge rules against trans protections in the ACA. A bill that would add those protections is stalled in the Senate. Actress Rosario Dawson is accused of assaulting a trans man employee. The man who shot Daniela Calderon pays his bail and disappears. The 20th trans woman of color dies in Kansa City. Senator Kamala Harris talks to Mara Keisling. HRC apologizes for lack of black trans woman presence in their town hall. October 19 was Divine’s birthday. A restaurant server quits rather than serve anti-trans customers. Prison guards dis trans prisoners on a private Facebook group. A nonbinary high school student wins the homecoming queen title. Hillary Clinton seems behind the times on transgender issues. A trans woman in Britain sues when she’s excluded from a porn shoot because of her unaltered anatomy. There’s all that and a lot more, plus a couple of TWIT Awards. Don’t miss your TWIT!

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TransTainment

| Oct 21, 2019 | Reply

It’s the trans in entertainment column you know you need — TransTainment! Today we feature Brazilian drag performer Pabllo Vittar. She’s gorgeous, is blowing up with pop music hits worldwide and is a trans activist speaking out against violence toward LGBT people. Gigi Gorgeous introduces a makeup line for “everyone.” Courtney Act shows a lot of leg. German born Kim Petras is also an international pop star who wants to be known for her music, not her gender status. All that and more, it’s our motto here at TransTainment, and we mean it!

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Diversionary Theatre Hosts Trans Panel Discussion

| Oct 21, 2019 | Reply

Melanie Yarborough reports on an event sponsored by San Diego’s Diversionary Theatre. It brought together artists, playwrights, actors and others involeved in the theater world to discuss trans and gender nonconforming portrayal in theater today.

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The Week In Trans 10/14/19

| Oct 14, 2019 | Reply

It’s Monday and you guessed it — it’s time for The Week in Trans! All the top transgender related news condensed into one page of essential information. What do we learn today? The Supreme Court hears the case of Aimee Stephens. The Human Rights Campaign holds an LGBTQ town-hall. Elizabeth Warren has a plan for LGBTQ rights. The 20th murder of a transgender black woman happens in Houston. A trans activist run for state Senate in Florida. Another trans activist manages the campaign of a Democratic candidate for Joni Ernst’s seat. There-year-old children understand gender identity. Anxiety diminishes 8% for every year that has past following gender confirmation surgery. If Dolly Parton wasn’t a woman she would love to be a drag queen. Dominque Jackson wins a role in American Gods. One of the diverse models used for photos in the Victoria’s Secret stores is a trans woman. There’s all that and a boatload more news, plus a few TWIT Awards, waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 10/7/19

| Oct 7, 2019 | Reply

Time for all the transgender news that’s fit to print! It’s The Week In Trans! Today we learn of a trans woman who rebuked an unwanted pic with a pic of her own. The National Trans Visibility March happened. The Human Rights Campaign really wants to be your friend. A church holds a “get to know some transgender folks” event. The SCOTUS hears Aimee Stephens’ suit against her former employer on Tuesday. Pittsburgh has a trans healthcare conference. Network TV takes a look at violence against trans women. The AMA calls it an “epidemic.” Legal setbacks occur in some cases. Facebook sells ads to hate groups. Arrests are made in some of the attacks on trans women. Trans and Latina on public transit in Phoenix? Beware of ICE profiling. Nigeria has a celebrity “crossdresser.” Joe Biden talks trans issues with Mara Keisling. Just two medical insurance companies pay for surgery that meets WPATH standards. Confirmation surgery decreases the need for mental health treatment. A non-binary teen wins a place in the royal court at homecoming and wears a gold floor-length gown. Laverne Cox is done debating our existence. Dame Helen Mirren believes everyone is a mix of genders. There’s all that and a host of TWIT Awards awaiting you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 9/30/19

| Sep 30, 2019 | Reply

It’s The Week In Trans! What do we learn today? Mattel creates a line of gender-neutral dolls. There is a Transgender March in Washington, D.C. Angelica Ross runs afoul of “Bernie Bros.” A trans man loses his bid to be listed as the father of his child since he gave birth. Suspects are arrested in two of the trans woman murders. A trans woman in Britain is Avon’s first trans Avon Lady. Ben Carson’s comments perceived to be anti-transgender stir up more press reports. There is a Drag Queen gamer group called Stream Queens. A trans man boxer is signed by Everlast to an endorsement deal. Fans of Mile High Comics monthly Drag for All Ages event have a unique way of blocking out protestors. Alexandra Billings joins the cast of Wicked on Broadway. Utah holds its first transgender pride event. We have all those stories and few TWIT Awards to hand out in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 9/23/19

| Sep 23, 2019 | Reply

The question is, what did we know and when did we know it? The answer is, when we compiled this edition of The Week In Trans and published it for your information. Today we learn that an Indonesian singer comes out as trans. Dr. Penny Whetton, a transgender climate scientist passes away suddenly. Some call Danica Roem’s bid for re-election the “most important election this year.” A trans woman runs for assembly in New Jersey as a Republican. A trans man sues a hospital for refusing to perform a hysterectomy. A credit union is formed that’s just for us. Violence toward trans women continues to make the news. Caitlyn Jenner is roasted on Comedy Central. Jennifer Finney Boylan tells us why pickles are a symbol for our community. There’s all that and much more waiting for you in TWIT!

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