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On The 6: Confronting the Mortality of Girls Like Me

Devan Diaz

Nov 20, 2015
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17 Incredible Autostraddle Personal Essays By Trans Women

Riese

Nov 19, 2015
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15 Best Trans Woman Movies According to Trans Women

Mey

Nov 18, 2015
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The Complete History of Transgender Characters in American Comic Books

Mey

Nov 17, 2015
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Making the Dive and Loving Myself Dangerously

Gabrielle Bellot

Nov 16, 2015
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10 Trans Women Pioneers They Definitely Didn’t Tell You About In History Class

Mey

Nov 15, 2015
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Kicking Off Trans Awareness Week, the Trans Stories of the Past Year, Recapped

Mey

Nov 14, 2015

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On The 6: Confronting the Mortality of Girls Like Me

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On The 6: Confronting the Mortality of Girls Like Me

“Trauma wasn’t meant to happen at 9 a.m. on that August morning. Not when I was running on time, and somehow missed the long line for the day’s first cup…

Devan Diaz —

Nov 20, 2015

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17 Incredible Autostraddle Personal Essays By Trans Women

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17 Incredible Autostraddle Personal Essays By Trans Women

This post is 25% Mey Rude Appreciation Club and 75% “personal essays by trans women oh my gosh how do I pick only 16.” (I picked 17.)

Riese —

Nov 19, 2015

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15 Best Trans Woman Movies According to Trans Women

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15 Best Trans Woman Movies According to Trans Women

Who better to decide the best movies featuring trans women than the trans women who watch them?

Mey —

Nov 18, 2015

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Drawn to Comics

The Complete History of Transgender Characters in American Comic Books

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The Complete History of Transgender Characters in American Comic Books

The most comprehensive and expansive look at trans representation in American comics you’re likely to find.

Mey —

Nov 17, 2015

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Making the Dive and Loving Myself Dangerously

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Making the Dive and Loving Myself Dangerously

“But, like embracing the woman I am, I couldn’t stay back from the allure of the waves. The pull of my trans-ness and queerness, of course, would always be stronger,…

Gabrielle Bellot —

Nov 16, 2015

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10 Trans Women Pioneers They Definitely Didn’t Tell You About In History Class

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10 Trans Women Pioneers They Definitely Didn’t Tell You About In History Class

While it’s important to acknowledge famous names like Christine Jorgensen and Lili Elbe, it’s also important to talk about other trans women who might be less well-known, but have had…

Mey —

Nov 15, 2015

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Kicking Off Trans Awareness Week, the Trans Stories of the Past Year, Recapped

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Kicking Off Trans Awareness Week, the Trans Stories of the Past Year, Recapped

If you’re looking for a quick recap of some of Autostraddle’s trans coverage from the past year, look no further.

Mey —

Nov 14, 2015