The Closer Tackles Trans Issues Uncomfortably

Beau Bridges plays a transwoman on The Closer.

"...last Monday's episode of TNT's The Closer, playing a transwoman named Georgette. He played one of the detective's former..."

Dec. 23, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Lola Houston

The Trans Experience in Comedy

Local comics use comedy to spin difficult subjects into gold

"...in particular stood out. Austin Smartt is a local trans woman comedian who’s been presenting her bits around town..."

April 20, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Faye Fearless

Qmmunity: Seeing Clearly on Trans Day of Visibility

Haus of Trans and Black Trans Leadership of Austin talk their TDOV celebration

"...The two prominent transgender holidays being about visibility and remembrance respectively suits public..."

March 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

"Trans in Texas" Comes to HBO

HBO's Vice series returns to the Lone Star State to cover trans rights

"...night, Vice on HBO refocuses its gaze on Texas’ trans youth. The 18-minute segment shares an update on Kai..."

Aug. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Diversidad Sin Fronteras, PJ Raval Unite Over Trans Rights

Call Her Ganda screening hopes to highlight trans migrants

"...the xenophobic Trump administration, a doubly marginalized group – trans migrants – have become an even more vulnerable target...."

Nov. 15, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Trans Day of Remembrance

Plus events for Trans Week of Resilience, Drag Fest returns for year five, and more

"...November 20 marks the 20th anniversary of Trans Day of Remembrance. Austin's annual vigil, hosted by Transgender..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

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

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

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

"...in which the Grand Old Party stands united: dehumanizing trans people...."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

UT Alum Danielle Villasana Shines a Light on the Trans Women of Peru

Photojournalist hopes to inspire change through photographs

"...Multiple transgender women were able to do just that with the..."

Feb. 21, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Trans Awareness Week: Alexander Danger Celebrates Trans Pride Onstage

Boyz of Austin staple reflects on road to becoming a drag king

"...locally and nationwide, as well as from classic and transgender-specific burlesque legends like Marinka and Alexandra the Great 48...."

Nov. 16, 2021 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

It's a Trans, Trans, Trans, Trans World

"...Drag culture has impact and implications on larger transgender issues. We spoke with local psychotherapist Katy Koonce about..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Gender Unbound: Spotlighting Trans and Intersex Artists

The fest is raising money to pay featured musicians and artists

"...If ever there was a time to celebrate our transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex communities it’s now. Texans living..."

Aug. 2, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Local Orgs Help Identify Medical & Legal Support for Trans Residents

Learn your rights with Gender Affirmation

"...Kind Clinic’s work providing health care to Austin’s LGBTQ..."

Feb. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Trans Mother Honored

Local LGBT advocate sets an example

"...Stabler's achievement is particularly notable because she's the first transgender woman to receive the honor. It's "recognition of the..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

How to Treat Trans Students

Kentucky high school does the right thing with its bathroom policy

"...often when he started developing a bathroom policy for transgender students on his campus. "I got a lot of..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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 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

Telling Her Story

New web series explores trans identities

"...queerer lens, focusing on the (love) lives of two trans women as well as their place under that big..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

Jennifer Raye's Boa Retina Explores Messy Gender Uncertainty

Tech old and new explores trans issues

"...Boa Retina, and her first with a content warning: "Transphobia and emotional/physical abuse." Don't let the disembodied eye make..."

June 16, 2017 Arts Feature by James Renovitch

The AggreGAYtor: May 28

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

"...Duke brings trans rigor, De Niro comes on out, and the T-word..."

May 28, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Transformations

A Conversation with the three directors of the SXSW premiere Cruel & Unusual

"...the cha-cha heels away; this was the real deal. Transsexuals behind bars. Women stuck in men's bodies stuck in..."

March 10, 2006 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Not Up for Debate

Interview with Morgan Robyn Collado (Part 1)

"...issue, we will be presenting fuller versions of some transcripts. This is first of two posts featuring the interview..."

Aug. 27, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Postmarks

Readers react to last week's cover story on the murder of Lauryn Paige Fuller.

"...Your Transgendered Neighbors..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...man who contacted her online to learn more about trans issues, the two had decided to meet and discuss..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

15 Movies We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2019

A few words about some of our favorite films coming to the fest

"...they have a local slant. Maybe they address pressing issues or star someone we have a crush on. Most..."

March 7, 2019 SXSW Post by The Screens Staff

Now Streaming in Austin: "Texas Strong"

Webby-winning documentary lets a trans kid speak for herself

"...online content. Still only in grade school, this young transgender girl is the face of the struggle for acceptance,..."

May 17, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Local Reporter Gets GLAAD Nom

Dallas Morning News’ Lauren McGaughy work recognized

"...Award for her article “Texas Leads the Nation in Transgender Murders. After the Latest Attack, the Dallas Trans Community..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Anti-Queer Laws Just Keep Coming at the Texas Legislature

Out of the closet, into the woods

"...From singling out transgender athletes at state universities to attempts at defunding public..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

The AggreGAYtor: May 12

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

"...Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is pushing for a trans-inclusive military...."

May 12, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

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