Gender identity issues at the forefront of recent political discussion
By Brittany Wienke – WUFT-FM As President Obama announced his unequivocal support for same-sex marriage last week, many now believe the issue will be a polarizing part of the upcoming presidential...
View Article“We’re always performing gender, but we don’t think about it all the time”
Starting in middle school, Nic Bravo noticed something different about her relationships with girls she dated. She wasn’t attracted to them in the same way other boys were. It was more like she wanted...
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GALLERY: Finding Justine
Justine Andersen’s name was once Dennis. Her journey has changed her body and her outlook on life.
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Bookstore Co-Owner Creates Inclusive Space Downtown
Erica Rodriguez Merrell is a co-owner of Wild Iris, the last feminist bookstore in Florida. She has shaped Wild Iris over the last few years into a radically inclusive community, providing everything...
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Local Transgender People Struggle for Acceptance
Tara Lee is a 67-year-old Gainesville resident and a transgender woman who transitioned from male to female 14 years ago. Lee is just one of the many individuals in the local transgender community...
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UF’s Trans Resource Network Assists Students Through Institutional Collaboration
The Trans Resource Network is a cooperative mechanism for educating staff to work together in assisting transgender students at the University of Florida.
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Guide Helps Transgender Community Connect With Health Care Providers
A new comprehensive guide published by TransAction Florida seeks to connect members of the transgender community with qualified doctors and other health care providers and resources.
View ArticlePope Francis Arrives in Washington, Transgender Woman Detained at Orlando...
Obama says Pope Francis ‘shaking us out of complacency’ – Pope Francis arrived in Washington to an adoring crowd of thousands on his first stop of his U.S. tour. During his meeting with Obama, the...
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Transgender Health Month Aims To Increase Awareness, Education
Through lectures and workshops, HealthQueer Alliance hopes to give medical students answers to questions they may have about trans health. These educational events are just the first step in the fight...
View ArticleTrial Date Set For ACLU, Lake County School’s Gay-Straight Alliance Case
May 2 has been set as the trial date for a lawsuit challenging the Lake County School Board's refusal to allow students at Carver Middle School in Leesburg, Florida, to form a gay-straight alliance....
View ArticleTransgender ‘Bathroom Bill’ Could Invalidate Alachua County Human Rights...
A House Civil Justice Subcommittee approved a bill on March 4 that would ban transgender Floridians from using single-sex facilities that do not align with the sex listed on their driver's licenses.
View ArticleHere’s What Local Folks Are Saying About Today’s Supreme Court Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 5-4 decision today that states must recognize same-sex unions citing 14th Amendment protections. Here are some reactions from Florida:
View ArticleFlagler County Artist Developing Documentary On Community
Jenica Frederickson's documentary centered on how students and teachers define community focuses on peoples' need to feel love, safety and understanding. She is gathering the point of view of artists,...
View ArticleSurvey: Floridians Oppose Guns On Campus
Almost three-quarters of Floridians --- 73 percent --- oppose allowing students with concealed-weapons permits to carry guns on campus.
View ArticleGender Neutral Bathrooms Ease Fears
The University of Florida is working to make more single bathrooms around campus open to all genders. The initiative is helping to create a secure setting for anyone needing to use the bathroom,...
View ArticleTranQuility, Free Store Among Alachua County’s Transgender Resources
Being transgender today can be filled with hardships and obstacles. Local resources attempting to alleviate those hardships and create a welcoming space for the transgender community can be found...
View ArticleMarion County Likely To Enforce Birth Sex For Bathrooms
Four of Marion County School Board's five members seemed to lean toward that decision at Thursday's meeting, but Chair Bobby James thinks the board is making a decision too quickly.
View ArticleTransgender Students Now Have To Follow A New Bathroom Policy In Marion County
Transgender students must now use bathrooms and locker rooms of their gender assigned at birth, not the identity of their choosing.
View ArticleScott Seeks Federal Emergency Declaration After Orlando Attack
The governor called the shooting "an attack on our state and entire nation."
View ArticleThe Point Podcast: Going To A Tranquility Transgender Group Meeting in...
Reporter Luke Sullivan attends a Tranquility meeting of transgender individuals in Gainesville to listen to their stories. (Music credit: “I dunno” by grapes) Subscribe to The Point, our free...
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