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Transgender Man and Former Athlete Opens Up About What It Means to Be ‘A Real Man’

In an excerpt from his new book He/She/They, former NCAA Division I swimmer Schuyler Bailar discusses standing out, fitting in, and what it means to be a "real man."

There Is No Single Trans Narrative

Trans author Nick Krieger shares a story from the new trans male anthology Finding Masculinity about not always knowing he was trans since birth.

Op-ed: Trans Men, We Are More Than Our Bodies

The U.S. Army's first out trans soldier argues that media obsession with trans men's medical histories and traditional masculinity detracts from what we need to discuss most.

I'm Pregnant, But I'm Not a Woman

Identifying as pansexual, agender, nonbinary, and trans masculine was never complicated for Rory Mickelson, at least until they got pregnant.

PHOTOS: Trans Men Take Over the Camera

"Trans people are being seen in mainstream media more frequently, but how much of what we see is being created through a trans lens?" Trans masculine artists ask and answer in a new photo series from Original Plumbing.

'These Thems' Is the Must-See Comedy That Centers Nonbinary People

The web series from Gretchen Wylder tells stories about nonbinary and trans-masculine people who rarely get airtime. And it does with humor and heart. 

In the Galleries: A.B. Miner

Miner, a gay trans man, deals with diverse masculinities in his art. Topics range from bodily shame to back hair portraits to a comparative study of animal penises.

The World of Pregnant Trans Men

The documentary A Womb of Their Own tells the rare stories about trans masculine people and their pregnancies. Director Cyn Lubow wants to celebrate the varieties of gender and fluidity, the filmmaker tells us.

Exploring Masculinity's Fragility Through Dance

The latest production from award-winning trans choreographer Sean Dorsey, premiering Thursday in San Francisco, centers trans, queer, and non-binary perspectives on male life.

Op-ed: Transmasculine People And Abusive Relationships

Boys Do Cry: One survivor's story helps illuminate the unique pressures that often keep transmasculine people quiet about intimate partner violence.

Grandma Wins Christmas Remaking Trans Grandson's Doll in His Image

A Twitter user by the name of Gabe shared the heartwarming story that his grandmother borrowed his childhood Raggedy Ann only to return it with some important changes.

WATCH: New Web Series Explores Lives of Transgender Men

A new web series offers an intimate look at the everyday lives of urban transgender men.

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Casting Trans Men as Predators Won't Stop Bathroom Bills ​

In the wake of North Carolina's bathroom bigotry, scaring opponents with images of trans men in women's rooms may not be the quick fix we need.
 

Lena Dunham's New Documentary Will Explore Formalwear for Trans Folks

The quirky HBO producer's Three Suits will shadow transgender customers as they get custom-made Bindle & Keep suits.

Trans Masc Influencers Discuss Being the Representation

Where are the trans guys on YouTube and Insta? We found 'em.

Women's College Becomes Fourth in U.S. to Accept Trans Students

The Pennsylvania school's president describes the decision as based on inclusivity and the awareness that gender is fluid.

WATCH: Gay Heavy Metal, Trans Films, Queer Comics, and Butch Voices

More than just an ask for cash, these great new crowdfunded LGBT projects give back something for everyone, from sexy rock star images to free books for trans kids and film fest return that honors an LGBT activist who committed suicide last year.

A Fresh Music Video on Gender Expression

Happy Little Clouds' new music video delivers a fresh perspective on struggles around gender expression.

Being Asian and transmasculine was ‘a revolutionary act.’ Now he’s a model for what’s possible.

At 61, Willy Chang Wilkinson has always tried to take care of his community — from HIV prevention to helping the next generation of AAPI transgender men.

Missing From History: The First Gay Trans Man

Told he could not live as a gay man, this pioneer forged his own path to manhood.

More Plaintiffs Join Lawsuit Over North Carolina Law

The lawsuit seeks an injunction against the North Carolina law that regulates transgender people's bathroom use and denies LGBT people protections against discrimination.