The study, published earlier this week, shows a significant number of protein-based sex changes within the body on HRT.

The solution is simple: Arm the dolls.  Those at the greatest risk of abuse have the greatest need to defend themselves and their communities.  As trans people, we know damn well that we need to defend ourselves.

The filmmaker speaks to The Needle about trans culture and trans cinema in a long-form interview. This is The Needle's latest culture coverage.

The tools of academia can be used for joyful things- rather than just for reinforcing or changing the system. They can reflect the joy of, for example, “Barking and Ripping Things up and Just Freaking it.”

Every trans woman who gets out of the US or UK is a victory, not a betrayal. Here are a few ways the author knows of to facilitate "getting out."

“If you as a trans woman remove yourself from danger, you have done more invaluable work than most will to protect the life of a trans woman.” - Willow Theatre

The filmmaker speaks to The Needle about trans culture and trans cinema in a long-form interview. This is The Needle's latest culture coverage.

Framed as a step towards equal rights for sex workers, the announced legislation (to be introduced) is the result of a collaboration between sex workers themselves and a parliamentarian.