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The Wow That Is Director Zackary Drucker

Drucker is telling the complex stories of trans women in a way that humanizes them and underscores a community that is anything but monolithic.

Workplace Discrimination and Sex Work Bias Threaten Our Community

So many hurdles hold us back from workplace equality, writes Parker Phillips of Housing Works.

Decriminalize Transgender Sex Work, Urges New Report

Here’s what we learned from RedUP, NCTE & BPPP’s new report on trans sex work. 

An HIV-Free Generation Won't Happen Without Ending HIV Stigma

On World AIDS Day, it's time politicians and health officials took HIV discrimination as seriously as prevention, testing, and treatment.

Special's Ryan O'Connell Wants to 'Show the Humanity in Sex Work'

On the LGBTQ&A podcast, Ryan O'Connell talks about showing "awkward, funny, humiliating, affirming" sex on his TV show, Special. 

Does Criminalizing the Red Light Do More Harm?

Though there are many objections to the legalization of prostitution, does criminalization do more harm than good?

350 Transgender Lives Lost to Violence in Past Year

The global tragedy is reflected in figures gathered by Transrespect Versus Transphobia Worldwide for the 12 months ended September 30.

Meet the Point Foundation’s Class of 2017

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead! 

Congress Is Preparing to Harm Queer Sex Workers Like Me

The proposed Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act will have long-reaching, dangerous effects, writes Alexander Cheves.

Indonesia's Gay Hate Is Fueling an HIV Crisis

Transmission rates have quintupled among gay and bi men, according to a frightening new report.

After Three Decades, Our Work to End HIV Isn't Over

ACT UP lays out what the future of HIV/AIDS looks like as we continue to make strides, but still have much work remaining as we enter our fourth decade of fighting. 

Eric Holder: 'Time Has Come' for Marriage Equality

The attorney general makes a strong case in a USA Today op-ed and says the Justice Department will filed a pro-equality brief with the Supreme Court.

A Bi Sex Worker's Life Is Explored in a Darkly Comedic New Show

Vishaal Reddy stars in Insomnia, a new web series about an Indian-American writer who moonlights as an escort.

Being Sex-Positive in a World of Brett Kavanaughs, Donald Trumps

Assault and abuse aren't sex, Alexander Cheves writes.