By Donna Sachet– Halloween in the Castro may never be what it once was, before city officials decided that the potential for crime, violence, and mayhem was too high. Highly…
By Dr. Tim Seelig– If the words immortalized by mononym Barbra are true, people need people. If we need people, we’re the luckiest people in the world. I think that…
Championing creative resistance to the current anti-transgender backlash everywhere, the world’s first and longest-running transgender film festival is set to return with more than 40 films from around the world.…
By Gary M. Kramer– The vibrant trans narco musical, Emilia Pérez, out November 13 on Netflix, is an astonishing, operatic story of love, violence, and the power of women. Director…
By Jan Wahl– It is time for the good movies to come out. Hollywood waits until now. Two of my favorite films of the year have been released, but the…
By Jewelle Gomez– I know no one wants to read about a meeting, but here goes! I’ve been on the committee that oversees the endowment of the James C. Hormel…
The Heartbeat Library (fiction – hardcover) by Laura Imai Messina The Heartbeat Library delves into healing, loss, and connection. On Japan’sTeshima Island, a library preserves the echoes of heartbeats from…
American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era by Nico Lang This is a timely look at trans, nonbinary, and gender-fluid kids across…
By Honey Mahogany– For many Americans, the month of November signals the beginning of the holiday season. However, for the trans community, the month of November is often a bit…
By David Landis– When people from the states think of visiting Italy, the definitive tour includes the big three: Venice, Florence, and Rome. Lesser known is the region south of…
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