Frequently Asked Questions About Transgender PeopleThis comprehensive report was written by the National Center for Transgender Equality that answers questions often asked and helps us better understand the terminology around gender and sexual orientation.
Where We Are on TVPublished by GLAAD, "The Where We Are on TV report analyzes the overall diversity of primetime scripted series regulars on broadcast networks and looks at the number of LGBTQ characters on cable networks and streaming services for the 2020-2021 TV season."
Growing Up Trans Video"In Growing Up Trans, FRONTLINE takes viewers on an intimate and eye-opening journey inside the struggles and choices facing transgender kids and their families." from PBS
An Interview with Dr. Rachel LevineDr. Levine grew up in Wakefield, MA and attended Belmont Hill and Harvard. While he knew that something was different with him, there was very little information about being transgender when he was in school. He went on to medical school, got married, and was very successful as a pediatrician. As acceptance and awareness of transgender people entered our culture, Dr. Levine entered therapy and ultimately transitioned to being a woman.
HISTORY SPOTLIGHT
How a Love Story Triumphed in Court Samantha Stark•June 26, 2015A Cincinnati real estate agent, his deceased husband's aunt and their funeral director found themselves at the center of Obergefell vs. Hodges, the biggest Supreme Court same-sex marriage case in U.S. history.
LGBT Attitudes & Experiences"Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research." from the website
2021 UPDATE ON MA LEGISLATIVE BILLSAn update from the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition. MTPC serves as a political home for all gender expansive people to support, mobilize, and advocate for our community.
WEBSITES
ALA Rainbow Round Table"The Rainbow Round Table (RRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) was founded in 1970 as ALA's Task Force on Gay Liberation. It is the nation's first gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender professional organization." (from the website)
GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)GLAAD was founded in 1985 at the height of the AIDS crisis. "For over 30 years, has been at the forefront of cultural change, accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ community." (from the website)
GLSEN"As GLSEN was founded by a group of teachers in 1990, we knew that educators play key roles in creating affirming learning environments for LGBTQ youth. But as well as activating supportive educators, we believe in centering and uplifting student-led movements, which have powered initiatives like the Day of Silence, Ally Week, and more." (from the website)
It Gets Better ProjectThe It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. Growing up isn’t easy, especially when you are trying to affirm and assert your sexual orientation and/or gender identity. It can be a challenging and isolating process – but, the good news is, no one has to do it alone.
Teaching Outside the Binary"This website is a collection of resources, blog posts, and reading lists to help you deconstruct the gender binary, support LGBTQ+ students in your classroom, and create a more inclusive environment for students. " from the website
UMass Stonewall CenterThe Stonewall Center: A Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Queer, and Transgender Educational Resource Center” in 1995, and added "asexual" and "intersex" to our name in 2014.
YA PrideYA Pride is a “a website and blog dedicated to everything LGBTQIA+ in YA!"
Human Rights Campaign"The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community." (from the website)
