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Lena Chipman is running for County Commission in Memphis, Tennessee as a democratic socialist.  She spoke to The Needle about her plans for the city, and her work in making life bearable for trans people there. The original interview has been edited down for time and clarity. Jane: Would you

Joanna Whaley is running for state house outside of Detroit, Michigan as a progressive democrat.  Before coming out as trans five years ago, she was an evangelical pastor.  She spoke to The Needle about this transformation, and how she plans to help people going forward. The original interview has been

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

We talk about trans solidarity in hard times. This is The Needle's latest culture and politics coverage.