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Yet another study shows that there is no inherent biological advantage that trans folks have over cis athletes, refuting the logic behind blanket bans on transgender athletes.
🔗 www.advocate.com/news/transgender-women-athletes-no-advantage
🔗 www.advocate.com/news/transgender-women-athletes-no-advantage
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Yet another study shows that there is no inherent biological advantage that trans folks have over cis athletes, refuting the logic behind blanket bans on transgender athletes.
🔗 www.advocate.com/news/transgender-women-athletes-no-advantage
🔗 www.advocate.com/news/transgender-women-athletes-no-advantage
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What Transition Timelines Don’t Prepare You For: The Wardrobe Gap
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What Transition Timelines Don’t Prepare You For: The Wardrobe Gap
Transition can change your body faster than your closet. Learn how to navigate the wardrobe gap without panic-buying or self-blame.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:59 PM
What Transition Timelines Don’t Prepare You For: The Wardrobe Gap
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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"For many on the conservative right, sports are the last bastion of holding the line.” @karleighchardonnay.bsky.social joins @imarajones.bsky.social on the latest TransLash Podcast to unpack how gender shapes football and sports culture.
🎧: http://bit.ly/4ku0Tif
🎧: http://bit.ly/4ku0Tif
TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Podcast · TransLash Media · Welcome to the TransLash Podcast, a show where we tell trans stories to save trans lives.At a time when anti-trans attacks are being used to undermine democracy and human rights, award-winning journalist Imara Jones brings you the most important conversations for and about the trans community. From celebrations of trans joy to crystal-clear analysis of the latest political developments to discussions about love and sex, the TransLash Podcast keeps listeners informed and reminds us to never lose hope.Produced by TransLash Media.Music: Ben Draghi and also courtesy of ZZK records.Learn more: translash.org/podcasts/translash-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:14 PM
"For many on the conservative right, sports are the last bastion of holding the line.” @karleighchardonnay.bsky.social joins @imarajones.bsky.social on the latest TransLash Podcast to unpack how gender shapes football and sports culture.
🎧: http://bit.ly/4ku0Tif
🎧: http://bit.ly/4ku0Tif
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The Super Bowl is right around the corner! While no trans folks are competing in it, @imarajones.bsky.social sits down on this week's episode of TLP to discuss where they fit in such a hyper masculine sport.
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IOT841lvNcPR8rH3ghIry?si=TFCyGDWhRaeNVi0tZkgXFg
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IOT841lvNcPR8rH3ghIry?si=TFCyGDWhRaeNVi0tZkgXFg
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Super Bowl is right around the corner! While no trans folks are competing in it, @imarajones.bsky.social sits down on this week's episode of TLP to discuss where they fit in such a hyper masculine sport.
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IOT841lvNcPR8rH3ghIry?si=TFCyGDWhRaeNVi0tZkgXFg
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IOT841lvNcPR8rH3ghIry?si=TFCyGDWhRaeNVi0tZkgXFg
Monica Roberts is Black trans history. A trailblazing journalist and advocate, she founded TransGriot, an award-winning blog amplifying Black trans stories. She told their stories with truth and power, shaping trans journalism and leaving a lasting legacy.
February 8, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Monica Roberts is Black trans history. A trailblazing journalist and advocate, she founded TransGriot, an award-winning blog amplifying Black trans stories. She told their stories with truth and power, shaping trans journalism and leaving a lasting legacy.
Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. HIV still disproportionately impacts Black & Black LGBTQIA+ communities due to systemic barriers like racism, homophobia & healthcare discrimination. Support & resources exist: https://www.advocate.com/health/black-hiv-organizations#rebelltitem1
13 Black community organizations fighting HIV in the U.S. you should know
These are the organizations dedicated to fighting HIV in the Black community, and the resources they provide.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. HIV still disproportionately impacts Black & Black LGBTQIA+ communities due to systemic barriers like racism, homophobia & healthcare discrimination. Support & resources exist: https://www.advocate.com/health/black-hiv-organizations#rebelltitem1
The Super Bowl is right around the corner! While no trans folks are competing in it, @imarajones.bsky.social sits down on this week's episode of TLP to discuss where they fit in such a hyper masculine sport.
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IOT841lvNcPR8rH3ghIry?si=TFCyGDWhRaeNVi0tZkgXFg
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IOT841lvNcPR8rH3ghIry?si=TFCyGDWhRaeNVi0tZkgXFg
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Super Bowl is right around the corner! While no trans folks are competing in it, @imarajones.bsky.social sits down on this week's episode of TLP to discuss where they fit in such a hyper masculine sport.
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IOT841lvNcPR8rH3ghIry?si=TFCyGDWhRaeNVi0tZkgXFg
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IOT841lvNcPR8rH3ghIry?si=TFCyGDWhRaeNVi0tZkgXFg
Are you in love with a trans person? Share what you love most about them in less than 90 seconds.
Send a voicenote to translash_podcast@translash.org by February 10th for a chance to be included in an upcoming trans joy segment
Send a voicenote to translash_podcast@translash.org by February 10th for a chance to be included in an upcoming trans joy segment
February 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Are you in love with a trans person? Share what you love most about them in less than 90 seconds.
Send a voicenote to translash_podcast@translash.org by February 10th for a chance to be included in an upcoming trans joy segment
Send a voicenote to translash_podcast@translash.org by February 10th for a chance to be included in an upcoming trans joy segment
A federal court in Maryland has issued another win for trans students in Montgomery County Public Schools. They ruled using preferred pronouns does not violate 1st amendment rights.
🔗 www.them.us/story/story/federal-court-rules-trans-students-pronouns-does-not-violate-first-amendment
🔗 www.them.us/story/story/federal-court-rules-trans-students-pronouns-does-not-violate-first-amendment
Federal Court Rules Requiring Use of Trans Student’s Pronouns Does Not Violate First Amendment
A Christian substitute teacher first sued the school for having to use a trans student's pronouns in 2024.
www.them.us
February 3, 2026 at 9:11 PM
A federal court in Maryland has issued another win for trans students in Montgomery County Public Schools. They ruled using preferred pronouns does not violate 1st amendment rights.
🔗 www.them.us/story/story/federal-court-rules-trans-students-pronouns-does-not-violate-first-amendment
🔗 www.them.us/story/story/federal-court-rules-trans-students-pronouns-does-not-violate-first-amendment
USA Hockey has quietly banned trans people from participating in hockey leagues that match their gender identity.
This change was not announced publicly, and flew under the radar until noticed last week.
🔗 www.them.us/story/amid-heated-rivalry-craze-usa-hockey-quietly-bans-trans-athletes
This change was not announced publicly, and flew under the radar until noticed last week.
🔗 www.them.us/story/amid-heated-rivalry-craze-usa-hockey-quietly-bans-trans-athletes
Amid ‘Heated Rivalry’ Craze, USA Hockey Quietly Bans Trans Athletes
The organization did not announce that it passed the ban in November.
www.them.us
February 2, 2026 at 5:43 PM
USA Hockey has quietly banned trans people from participating in hockey leagues that match their gender identity.
This change was not announced publicly, and flew under the radar until noticed last week.
🔗 www.them.us/story/amid-heated-rivalry-craze-usa-hockey-quietly-bans-trans-athletes
This change was not announced publicly, and flew under the radar until noticed last week.
🔗 www.them.us/story/amid-heated-rivalry-craze-usa-hockey-quietly-bans-trans-athletes
Black Trans History IS Black History!
To those who shaped culture and built possibilities where none were offered. To those who fought, created, and demanded a future where Black trans lives not only exist, but thrive.
We are here because of you.
To those who shaped culture and built possibilities where none were offered. To those who fought, created, and demanded a future where Black trans lives not only exist, but thrive.
We are here because of you.
February 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Black Trans History IS Black History!
To those who shaped culture and built possibilities where none were offered. To those who fought, created, and demanded a future where Black trans lives not only exist, but thrive.
We are here because of you.
To those who shaped culture and built possibilities where none were offered. To those who fought, created, and demanded a future where Black trans lives not only exist, but thrive.
We are here because of you.
As the Trump administration attempts to erase trans and queer history, UC Berkeley professor María Rodríguez and her students are fighting back, one Wikipedia edit at a time.
📖 https://www.them.us/story/berkeley-college-students-wikipedia-lgbtq-history-edits
📖 https://www.them.us/story/berkeley-college-students-wikipedia-lgbtq-history-edits
Berkeley Students Make 300,000 Wikipedia Edits to Preserve Queer History Against Trump
Their work has already racked up nearly 100 million views.
www.them.us
January 30, 2026 at 5:26 PM
As the Trump administration attempts to erase trans and queer history, UC Berkeley professor María Rodríguez and her students are fighting back, one Wikipedia edit at a time.
📖 https://www.them.us/story/berkeley-college-students-wikipedia-lgbtq-history-edits
📖 https://www.them.us/story/berkeley-college-students-wikipedia-lgbtq-history-edits
As we head into Black History Month, this week’s ep. of TLP features the incredible @sheacoulee.com, who shares their experience as a Black trans drag queen, reflects on their time on Drag Race All Stars, and so much more!
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKZAZDRPlB8ZRyUSpJ6t8?si=56750851639640f3
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKZAZDRPlB8ZRyUSpJ6t8?si=56750851639640f3
January 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM
As we head into Black History Month, this week’s ep. of TLP features the incredible @sheacoulee.com, who shares their experience as a Black trans drag queen, reflects on their time on Drag Race All Stars, and so much more!
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKZAZDRPlB8ZRyUSpJ6t8?si=56750851639640f3
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKZAZDRPlB8ZRyUSpJ6t8?si=56750851639640f3
In a positive turn of events the DOJ has dropped its demands for medical records against the CHLA. This shows once again that resisting these bullying attempts goes a long way in protecting trans folks from Trump's weaponized DOJ.
🔗: https://www.them.us/story/doj-medical-records-chla-minors
🔗: https://www.them.us/story/doj-medical-records-chla-minors
January 28, 2026 at 10:13 PM
In a positive turn of events the DOJ has dropped its demands for medical records against the CHLA. This shows once again that resisting these bullying attempts goes a long way in protecting trans folks from Trump's weaponized DOJ.
🔗: https://www.them.us/story/doj-medical-records-chla-minors
🔗: https://www.them.us/story/doj-medical-records-chla-minors
It's a new year, but it's still the same messiness. On this week's episode of The Mess, @imarajones.bsky.social digs into over 500 anti-trans bills introduced this year alone, as well as the Republican's plans to stir up more anti-trans hate before midterm elections.
🎧 bit.ly/3KsHuAG
🎧 bit.ly/3KsHuAG
January 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
It's a new year, but it's still the same messiness. On this week's episode of The Mess, @imarajones.bsky.social digs into over 500 anti-trans bills introduced this year alone, as well as the Republican's plans to stir up more anti-trans hate before midterm elections.
🎧 bit.ly/3KsHuAG
🎧 bit.ly/3KsHuAG
Have you listened to the latest TransLash Podcast ep.? @imarajones.bsky.social is joined by @thechrismosier.bsky.social, a trailblazing trans athlete who made history & has just contributed to a new book called Fair Game.
🎧️ https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKZAZDRPlB8ZRyUSpJ6t8?si=1e5fb2a421ab4409
🎧️ https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKZAZDRPlB8ZRyUSpJ6t8?si=1e5fb2a421ab4409
January 26, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Have you listened to the latest TransLash Podcast ep.? @imarajones.bsky.social is joined by @thechrismosier.bsky.social, a trailblazing trans athlete who made history & has just contributed to a new book called Fair Game.
🎧️ https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKZAZDRPlB8ZRyUSpJ6t8?si=1e5fb2a421ab4409
🎧️ https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKZAZDRPlB8ZRyUSpJ6t8?si=1e5fb2a421ab4409
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The New Zealand government axed the guiding principles for transgender inclusion in community sports in order to please NZ First, which held all the cards in terms of how it would be honoured.
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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Behind the scenes: Who forced the Govt's call to dump transgender sports guidelines
NZ First flexed its coalition muscle but it's still not clear if any funding will be cut.
www.nzherald.co.nz
January 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
The New Zealand government axed the guiding principles for transgender inclusion in community sports in order to please NZ First, which held all the cards in terms of how it would be honoured.
www.nzherald.co.nz/n...
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As trans athletes remain a focus of the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Education is investigating a Maine school for allegedly allowing a trans student on a co-ed cheer team. https://bit.ly/3Lwc25b
The Trump Admin Is Investigating a Middle School Over Its Co-Ed Cheerleading Team
Transphobia is the plague that impacts us all.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:37 PM
As trans athletes remain a focus of the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Education is investigating a Maine school for allegedly allowing a trans student on a co-ed cheer team. https://bit.ly/3Lwc25b
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Health care decisions should be made by patients and their providers — not the President of the United States.
January 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Health care decisions should be made by patients and their providers — not the President of the United States.
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On top of cutting off critical funding for international health organizations, Donald Trump wants to insert himself into the personal health care decisions of people around the world.
January 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
On top of cutting off critical funding for international health organizations, Donald Trump wants to insert himself into the personal health care decisions of people around the world.
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Foreign organizations seeking U.S. health assistance could be barred from advocating for trans rights, and even from providing information on best-practice health care for trans people — adding to existing restrictions on their ability to advocate for and provide abortion care.
January 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Foreign organizations seeking U.S. health assistance could be barred from advocating for trans rights, and even from providing information on best-practice health care for trans people — adding to existing restrictions on their ability to advocate for and provide abortion care.
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BREAKING: Media outlets are reporting the Trump administration will expand the global gag rule to target trans people around the world, marking the latest attack in their obsessive crusade against our community. apnews.com/article/trum...
January 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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BREAKING: Media outlets are reporting the Trump administration will expand the global gag rule to target trans people around the world, marking the latest attack in their obsessive crusade against our community. apnews.com/article/trum...
January 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
BREAKING: Media outlets are reporting the Trump administration will expand the global gag rule to target trans people around the world, marking the latest attack in their obsessive crusade against our community. apnews.com/article/trum...
2026 has already been a rough year, but trans folks can breath a small sigh of relief. Several anti-trans provisions, known as "riders", have been removed from the final Senate and House funding bills.
🔗 https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/anti-transgender-provisions-stripped
🔗 https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/anti-transgender-provisions-stripped
January 21, 2026 at 9:42 PM
2026 has already been a rough year, but trans folks can breath a small sigh of relief. Several anti-trans provisions, known as "riders", have been removed from the final Senate and House funding bills.
🔗 https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/anti-transgender-provisions-stripped
🔗 https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/anti-transgender-provisions-stripped
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From DC to your ears!
This week, SCOTUS is hearing arguments for 2 cases regarding the question: should trans women be allowed in women's sports?
@imarajones.bsky.social breaks down the potential outcomes of the case in this week's episode of TransLash Podcast.
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKZAZDRPlB8ZRyUSpJ6t8
@imarajones.bsky.social breaks down the potential outcomes of the case in this week's episode of TransLash Podcast.
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKZAZDRPlB8ZRyUSpJ6t8
January 15, 2026 at 10:38 PM
From DC to your ears!