How Austin's Queer Community Supports Its Own

Spotlighting the LGBTQ people and orgs looking after our health, youth, elders, and art

"...paying homage to the city's LGBTQ community for taking care of its own – for taking care of us..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Arts Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Least That Money Can Buy

Prison health care is caught between growing demand and shrinking resources

"...at UTMB report that despite recent reforms in prison health care, patients still complain of delays in getting care...."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Justice for Monica Loera

Found guilty of murder, Loera's killer only faces a 20-year sentence

"...6). The courtroom, filled predominately with members of Austin’s trans and larger LGBTQ community, as well as Loera’s two..."

Nov. 8, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...was down," she recalled. It was a period of transformative life events for Zumbrun, including a new relationship. "I'd..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Opinion: Texas' Anti-LGBTQIA Bills Are Cruelty Aimed at My Transgender Patients

A physician caring for transgender patients and the sister of a transgender man explains how discriminatory policies impact lifelong health

"...your family? Have you been able to get the care you need?" I ask these questions making sure that..."

April 30, 2021 Column by Aliza Norwood

Texas Lege Preview: Another Barrage on LGBTQIA+ Texans

“Cruelty tactics” begin again

"...by Republicans so far this session, many aimed at transgender Texans. “We’re already seeing so much anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation,” Brigitte..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Gay Place

The formation of groups like the CTTHC are more important now than ever

"...Last summer, a group of trans folks, allies, health professionals, clinicians, researchers, educators, activists, and..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

New Documentary Every Body Illuminates the “I” in LGBTQIA

Local intersex activist Alicia Roth Weigel talks new doc

"...nightmarish spate of gender reveal parties and maintains a healthy balance of heart and humor throughout its harrowing chronicle..."

June 30, 2023 Screens Post by Lina Fisher

The Right Man for the Job

APD welcomes its first openly trans officer

"...Department since 2004, Abbink recently became APD's first openly transgender officer...."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Short & Sweet: “I Know the End”

AFS Member ShortCase tonight highlights death and faith

"...Rev. Remington Johnson, a hospital chaplain working in end-of-life care. The short screens tonight at AFS Cinema as part..."

July 18, 2022 Screens Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Heartbreaking Insights

"...the Chronicle [April 14] provided heartbreaking insights into the health care landscape that transgender patients face – not only..."

April 19, 2017 Postmarks

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...advocacy groups in Texas say that if there’s one anti-trans law to rail against this legislative session (and there..."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Headlines

"...Trans Rights, Human Rights: On Tuesday, May 28, the Trump..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature

Opinion: How to Stay Mindful in the Face of Fascism

A satirical guide to maintaining your personal mental health and well-being while your queer, trans, BIPOC, and non-Christian neighbors consider fleeing Texas

"...a certified life coach to maintain your personal mental health and well-being while your queer, trans, BIPOC, and non-Christian..."

May 19, 2023 Column by Aubree Brown

An HIV-Free Generation?

New clinic to help city, county eradicate HIV

"...and fill a gap in Travis county's continuum of care. And the timing couldn't be better. On June 20,..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The fight carries on

"...Pride. Austin organizers are finally addressing the dearth of trans health care with the new Gender Care Clinic and..."

April 7, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Our Bodies, Our Cars

Time to walk the walk on making cities healthy

"...nut of the argument at New Urbanism: Rx for Healthy Places, the 18th national conference of the Congress for..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Texas Bill Would Require “Biological Sex” on IDs

Critics worry the bill will allow state to form list of trans Texans

"...determined at birth, effectively erasing legal recognition of gender transitions...."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Oops!

"...quote in last week's News feature ("The State of Trans Health Care") was incorrectly attributed. In fact, it was..."

April 21, 2017 Column

Not a Separate Clinic

"...read your recent article on the current state of health care for Austin's transgender community [“They Called Me 'It,'”..."

April 13, 2017 Postmarks

SXSW Film Review: Shouting Down Midnight

Years after Wendy Davis’ filibuster, doc follows those still fighting

"...Texas law positioned to significantly reduce access to abortion care across the state...."

March 13, 2022 SXSW Post by Vivie Behrens

Qmmunity: Leave Them Kids Alone

Time to support trans kids, plus Frida Friday ATX's birthday!

"...Feb. 22 Gov. Greg Abbott called on all the transphobic rat finks of Texas by issuing a letter of..."

March 4, 2022 Column by James Scott

Positive Action

"...The Austin Chronicle for shining a spotlight on the transgender community's difficulties in accessing health care [“They Called Me..."

April 17, 2017 Postmarks

Texas Responds to Hobby Lobby Contraception Case

Dems, health groups and religious freedom advocates slam ruling

"...Lobby can decide to not provide contraception through their health insurance if it does not fit their religious beliefs...."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Rep. Lulu Flores, HD 51

“I’m gonna stand the line on rights for women and children and gay and trans folks.”

"...In a session with more than a dozen anti-trans bills filed, Flores will also be joining the Texas..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Queer Events to Come

A guide to Austin's poppin' parties, fests, and art shows

"...Festival (Feb. 14-18, The Vortex – mostly). Austin’s queer transmedia fest is reviving up for its fourth year. This..."

Feb. 12, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Let's Take a Survey Together

Help create a resource guide for Austin's trans* community

"...to help create a city-wide resource guide to help trans* folk find qualified providers right here in ATX. Take..."

Oct. 29, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Equality Texas Promotes LGBTQ Friendly Legislation

Report finds “stark gap” between acceptance and lack of protections

"...– a statewide political advocacy organization for queer and trans rights – urged lawmakers to take action in favor..."

Feb. 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Teen Files “Rogue Prosecutor” Lawsuit Against Hays Co. Prosecutor

It’s likely the first suit of its kind in Texas

"...would not prosecute doctors who performed abortions or provided care for transgender people. His response to Anderson's suit has..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The AggreGAYtor: November 20

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...the Cheneys can't see past their own noses, the Trans Day of Remembrance happens tonight, and queer homeless youth..."

Nov. 20, 2013 Qmmunity Post

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