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Interview
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Dec 01, 2025
Interview: Zoey Carter Talks Small Town Progressive Politics
by Jane Migliara Brigham Zoey Carter is running for State House in rural Illinois as a progressive. She spoke to The Needle about her plans for the area, and her work in building there. The original interview has been edited down for time and clarity. Jane: With us today is
Academia Slaying
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Nov 25, 2025
HRT Blocked by Red Tape in Florida, Even for People who Still Qualify
We didn’t need a study or cis researchers to learn that; you could’ve just asked us. If trans people had the same resources as these researchers, we could have given you these results years ago.
News
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Nov 25, 2025
Ireland: Bill Decriminalizing Sex Work to be Introduced
With sex work currently under the “Nordic Model” in Ireland, why decriminalize? And why now?.
Interview
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Nov 24, 2025
Director of Trans Rescue Discusses the Closing Jaws in the United States, and How to Get Out
You can get out. Everybody can get out.
News
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Nov 20, 2025
State Department Confirms Denial/Delay of Passports for Trans People
A State Department spokesperson confirmed that they will deny or delay passport issuance unless and until an applicant provides "sufficient” evidence of their “binary, biological sex at birth.”
Opinion
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Nov 19, 2025
Why Trans People Don't Care About Congresswoman Sarah McBride
Frankly, it feels like she is embarrassed to be associated with us.
News
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Nov 18, 2025
Trans People Being Denied Passports Until They Can Prove Their 'Biological Sex' at Birth
The State Department has denied a passport application to a trans woman because she did not provide evidence that she is applying as her assigned sex at birth.
Country US
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Nov 18, 2025
Interview- Tennessee- Lena Chipman Discusses Her Plans for Memphis
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
