The Walking While Trans Ban Is ‘Stop and Frisk 2.0’ The Walking While Trans Ban Is ‘Stop and Frisk 2.0’
New laws, coupled with older ones, form a web of constraints that marginalize trans people.
Feb 19, 2020 / Karina Piser
In Connecticut, Do Transgender Women Have the Right to Play? In Connecticut, Do Transgender Women Have the Right to Play?
A shadowy, right-wing legal outfit is using sports as a cudgel to smash trans rights.
Feb 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Dwyane Wade’s Love for His Daughter Is an Act of Resistance Dwyane Wade’s Love for His Daughter Is an Act of Resistance
The Wade-Union family is doing nothing less than modeling for the country how to love your trans child.
Feb 13, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Transgender and Intersex Kids Must Have a Voice in Health Care Decisions Transgender and Intersex Kids Must Have a Voice in Health Care Decisions
Transgender kids don’t need to be saved from affirming themselves, and intersex kids should not be “repaired” without consent.
Feb 13, 2020 / Scott Nass
Excuse Me, Ms.! Excuse Me, Ms.!
Confused about Latinx, alumnx, even mxn? Fear not: Inclusive language has been evolving for decades.
Feb 6, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
This Trump Judge Tormented a Trans Woman—Because He Could This Trump Judge Tormented a Trans Woman—Because He Could
Stuart Kyle Duncan had a history of anti-LGBTQ bigotry before he joined the bench. Now he’s inflicting his pettiness and cruelty on vulnerable litigants.
Jan 31, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal
Tennis Legends Protest at the Australian Open Tennis Legends Protest at the Australian Open
Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe demonstrated against the homophobia and transphobia of Margaret Court.
Jan 29, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Tennessee’s Chemical Castration Bill Shows Local Republicans Have One Thing on Their Minds Tennessee’s Chemical Castration Bill Shows Local Republicans Have One Thing on Their Minds
“It's a return, if you will, to the dark ages,” one civil rights advocate says.
Jan 29, 2020 / Jennifer Bernstein
The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019 The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019
For a taste of political resistance and victory, look no further than the world of sports.
Dec 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Why Racists (and Liberals!) Keep Writing for ‘Quillette’ Why Racists (and Liberals!) Keep Writing for ‘Quillette’
The online magazine of the “intellectual dark web” is repackaging discredited race science.
Dec 5, 2019 / Donna Minkowitz