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Oppressive assumptions and myths are often so embedded in our society that they are difficult to recognize. This is true of cissexism, which is often thought to be a more subtle form of transphobia. By “subtle,” I mean that it is less visible to cisgender people. Despite this, it is no less damaging. In order to eradicate transphobia, we need to tackle cissexism.

Transgender women of color are the most targeted victims of violence in the LGBTQIA+ community. This is a feminist issue that cannot be ignored. Why are these women so disproportionately targeted? Watch Laverne Cox explain the unique context behind being a Black transgender woman in the United States and propose a solution for this injustice.

Why aren’t there more transgender actors in movies and on TV? It has a lot to do with the damaging cycle that this comic reveals.

If you could ask one question about society’s biases around gender, what would it be? This comic gets straight to the point with one simple question.

Do you think only women need access to abortions and reproductive healthcare? That assumption hurts trans and non-binary people – Jack Qu’emi shares how.

A protest sign reads, "Transsexual Women Expelled from Festival – Too Out to Be In"

When “women’s space” is code for “cis women’s space,” can it really be a feminist utopia? These reflections can help us build a stronger feminism for everyone.

Cis and trans people tend to agree that it’s impossible for trans women to get periods. But wait – turns out it’s time to deepen our understanding of this question.

Trans stories shouldn’t matter only after death. Here are 12 powerful trans and gender non-conforming people making the world a better place.

All youth should feel protected, safe, and happy, but far too many young people who are sexual and/or a/gender minorities do not. So how can we change that? Let’s start by understanding it. Delve into three issues that have a major impact on the mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth, and get informed with some concrete evidence on what we need to change for our youth.

Using the term cis is all about helping trans people and not at all about making cis people feel bad. And yet, a lot of cis folk push back because they don’t understand it. Here are 6 reasons this term is not “oppressive.”

I always knew I was different from the other boys. As a toddler, I cried when my hair was cut short. I preferred girls for friends, bright colors for clothes, and dolls for toys. When I was 8 years old, I announced that I was a girl. I started to wear dresses to school. Not only was I the first openly trans* youth in my county, I was the first openly trans* person.

A person stands in front of a blue background, holding up a speech bubble with the word "NO." Image: Thinkstock; text added by EF.

“Isn’t that something Tumblr made up?” Some people are just rude about non-binary genders, but even some would-be allies tend to say these things.

Do you think it’s unfair for trans women athletes to compete in women’s sports? Then you need to know this info that too many people are missing.

These folks are witty, insightful, and they’re not holding back from the truth – you’ve got to check out what they have to say to common questions.

Marina Watanabe’s got the scoop on some sticky situations, like how to talk to family about feminism, and she answers a question from an anti-feminist like a boss.

The reality of male privilege is well established. There is no question that being female carries a significant “life penalty” with it. There’s no denying that male privilege exists. However, sometimes it feels taboo to ask how far male privilege goes. Who better to ask about it, though, than trans men and women who have lived on both sides of the divide?

The unfortunate reality is that few schools are safe spaces for LGBTQ students. When I facilitate professional development sessions for teachers on building inclusive environments for diverse student populations, it’s clear most teachers want to be as supportive as possible to LGBTQ students, but aren’t sure how best to do so. So I’ve compiled a list of 10 things teachers can do to create a more inclusive classroom environment for LGBTQ students.

Do you talk about pregnancy as something only women experience? Cristen Conger sums up why it’s so important to include other people, like trans men, in these conversations.

The concept of being genderqueer can be confusing for folks who aren’t really sure how it differs from identifying as trans or non-binary or gender non-conforming. It can also be confusing for people who just want to know how to be best supportive. It can even be a confusing experience for genderqueer people themselves! So watch Jacob Tobia unpack some of that confusion.

By awarding more value to transgender people who “pass” as their gender, we send the message that something’s wrong with being trans. That message is wrong. Here’s Laverne Cox challenging it with the recognition that being trans is beautiful. Take in her uplifting message to combat the harm of passing privilege. We should be free to proudly pass as ourselves.