Trans Crowdfund Live Brings Laughs, Art, and Gender-Affirming Care Support

Virtual show fundraises to support BIPOC trans Austinites

"...when local activist and artist KB Brookins, after receiving gender-affirming surgery last April, was struck by an alarmingly common..."

March 3, 2021 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Where to Go for Gender Affirming Care in Austin

Reaching out to the medical and queer communities

"...Hail and well met, fellow transgender travelers. Many of you are at the beginning of..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by James Scott

The State of Trans Health Care

Gender affirming care in Austin is improving. But by how much? And how far must it still go?

"...well-known activist and artist, Westbrook fought to empower the transgender community at a time when LGBTQ rights were still..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Panel: Going Beyond the Gender Binary in the Workplace

A gender "tsunami" is coming: Will your business be ready?

"...During Monday’s “Going Beyond the Gender Binary in the Workplace” panel, gender advocate Liz Byrne..."

March 12, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Five Texas Families Sue State Over Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

ACLU says C U in court

"...With weeks to go before Texas' ban on gender affirming medical care for minors goes into effect, five..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...Pap smear, and low-cost contraception. The quality of the care and timeliness of the service felt "empowering and comforting";..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Accessing Personal Care While Trans, Nonbinary, or Queer in Austin

New Cute Nail Studio promises a safe space and rock star vibes

"...a year and a half since Claire Bow, a transgender activist and advocate, has had her hair cut. After..."

June 3, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Taylor Prewitt

“Ludicrous” Bills Target Trans, Intersex Youth

Senate Bill 1646 would codify any gender-affirming care for minors as child abuse

"...1646 (by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock) would codify any gender-affirming care, including hormone replacement therapy and surgical procedures, for..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Planned Parenthood Offers Hormone Therapy

The health care provider offers its hormone therapy program at two locations

"...this month, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas began offering gender affirming hormone therapy to transgender and gender nonconforming patients...."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: OUTsider Arts Fest Gets Weird N’ Queer This Weekend

Plus, Trans Crowdfund Live fundraises for gender-affirming care for LGBTQIA Austinites of color

"...Agenda, and Black Trans Leadership of Austin fundraise for gender affirming care for Austin's queer and trans BIPOC community...."

March 5, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Shane Whalley Won’t Back Down

Daring Dialogues founder on how DEI bans affect queer Texans

"...bills targeting them, including Senate Bill 14, which bans gender affirming care for trans minors, and Senate Bill 17,..."

June 26, 2023 Qmmunity Post by Adam Cherian

Opinion: An Open Letter to My Girls in a Post-Roe World

Opinion: A mother explains why she left Texas and what she pledges to do to provide abortion care access to her children

"...will identify, who you will love, and what medical care you may need or want access to, from gender..."

July 1, 2022 Column by Savanna Essig-Fox

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...air was moving and there was a good crowd. Gender Destruction wrapped up their routine, the people cheered, and..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

ACLU Threatens Paxton With Lawsuit After Dell Children’s Exodus

Investigation of gender-affirming care may be unconstitutional

"...places where they can receive that same high quality care.”..."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

For Trans Texans, One Bill Forward, Two Bills Back

Texas has filed the most anti-LGBTQIA bills in the nation this year

"...Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, which seeks to classify any gender affirming care for minors as child abuse under state..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin Trans Youth & Allies Rally Against State “Abuse” Guidelines

About 350 gathered at the Texas Capitol to defend the human rights of trans kids and their families

"...to investigate – as presumed child abuse – any gender ­affirming medical care provided to transgender youth. In the..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Court Halts Abbott's Depart­ment of Family and Protective Services Investigation Directive

"Abuse" directive hits a roadblock

"...Families with transgender children in Texas won a reprieve on Friday, March..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Opinion: End the Witch Hunt, Let LGBTQIA+ Texans Thrive

The 88th Texas Legislature will be remembered for its baseless attacks on queer Texans

"...Drag bans. Attacks on gender affirming care. Censorship of queer literature. With a record..."

June 2, 2023 Column by Garrett R. Chase

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...manual – a guidebook for young people discovering their gender and sexual identities. It has chapters on queer identities,..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Challenging Trans Care Ban: The all-Republican Texas Supreme Court heard a legal..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

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

Waterloo Counseling Center Will Become a Program of Texas Health Action Alongside Kind Clinic

THA announces vision to combine sexual and behavioral health services

"...working with the community to expand access to integrated care for those who need it the most.” Alex McQuade,..."

Aug. 24, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Fear, Anxiety for Texas Trans Kids Under GOP Attack

Republicans' moral panic leads to real panic for marginalized kids

"...challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott's directive to investigate normal gender affirming health care as child abuse. Texas Attorney General..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

These Anti-Trans, Border, and Water Bills Gained Steam This Week

Making moves in the Lege this week ...

"...that her bill, which would bar doctors from treating transgender minors with hormones or procedures, was really what was..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Safety Resources Every College Student in Austin Should Know About

Get to know the local orgs that center community well-being

"...they provide include safe-use supplies like hygiene kits, wound care kits, paraphernalia like clean syringes, bolos, stems, or other..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Valeria Valdez

Gay Place

Expect a good time, safe space, and lots of fine-looking peeps at the Gender Unbound Art Festival

"...This weekend also marks the return of Drew Riley's Gender Unbound Art Festival on Saturday, which spotlights some incredibly..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Heartbreaking Insights

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

April 19, 2017 Postmarks

Lege's Assault on LGBTQIA Texans Fails

Wins for trans youth highlight resistance to theocracy

"...(by Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood), two prominent bills targeting gender affirming care for youth by restricting parents' and physicians'..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

We Have an Issue: And The Award for “Loosiest-Goosiest Award Show Reimagining” Goes To ...

"...online variety show (of sorts) raising funds to cover gender affirming care for BIPOC trans Austinites...."

March 5, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Republicans Didn’t Pass Priority Bills, but Succeeded in Punishing Trans Texans

At least they couldn't pass proposed "Don't Say Gay" legislation

"...Senate Bill 14, which would ban all forms of gender affirming care for minors, particularly puberty blockers. This care..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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