Transgender singer accuses American Idol of seeking to exploit his identity Society The Guardian

At Rallies and Online, Transgender People Say They WontBeErased The New York Times

But most forms of anti-trans violence are specifically brutal. They're also very corporal. Trans people are positioned in relation to a normative culture that is both fascinated and repelled by us. It's not usually, "I hate you, get away.". It's more often, "I hate you. Come really close so I can terrorize you.".

Beyond Caitlyn Jenner Lies a Long Struggle by Transgender People The New York Times

Laura Jane Grace (born Thomas James Gabel; November 8, 1980) [1] [2] is an American musician best known as the founder, lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the punk rock band Against Me!. In addition to Against Me!, Grace fronts the band Laura Jane Grace & the Devouring Mothers, a solo project she started in 2016.

Against Me! Singer, Tom Gabel Comes Out As Transgender Would You Remain A Fan? [VIDEO/POLL]

Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images The mea culpa came on Saturday after the "One in a Million" crooner, 43, criticized parents for allowing kids to make "life-changing" decisions about their gender. "I.

Against Me! to perform in Syracuse for first time since lead singer's transition

Against Me! Tuesday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Cat's Cradle For 15 years, Against Me! has often seemed a vehicle built for overcoming obstacles. On the journey from scrappy folk-punk solo.

Moogfest Shines a Spotlight on Female, Nonbinary and Transgender Musicians The New York Times

Roughly eight-in-ten U.S. adults say there is at least some discrimination against transgender people in our society, and a majority favor laws that would protect transgender individuals from discrimination in jobs, housing and public spaces. At the same time, 60% say a person's gender is determined by their sex assigned at birth, up from 56%.

'America's Got Talent' Transgender singer gives powerful performance

Timothy James McIlrath (born November 3, 1978) is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the punk rock band Rise Against. He is vegan and straight edge . Early and personal life McIlrath was born in 1978 to Jim and Michelle McIlrath.

Against Me! singer on transition, new album The Japan Times

In May 2012, following a lifelong struggle with gender dysphoria, Grace - the singer of the punk act Against Me! and formerly known as Tom Gabel - came out as a transgender woman in a Rolling.

Transgender Opera Singers Find Their Voices The New York Times

In 2021, the Human Rights Campaign tracked a record number of violent fatal incidents against transgender and gender non-conforming people — with 59 fatalities tracked. These victims, like all of us, are loving partners, parents, family members, friends and community members. They worked, went to school and attended houses of worship.

Violence Against Transgender People Is on the Rise, Advocates Say The New York Times

Jayne County. Jayne County has been deeply involved in the punk-rock scene since the '70s. That's not where her trailblazing stopped, though. In fact, the singer-songwriter started hormone.

Against Me! transgender singer Tom Gabel a woman, reveals new name

Laura Jane Grace, who came out as transgender two years ago, says she's able to sing in a new, liberated voice on her band's latest album because she's no longer hiding. Grace, 33, came out as.

'That's Me' A Transgender Punk On Life In Transition NPR

May 9, 2012 Tom Gabel in St. Augustine, Florida. Cass Bird Against Me! singer Tom Gabel reveals plans to begin living as a woman in the new issue of Rolling Stone. Gabel, who has dealt.

Violence Against Transgender People Is on the Rise, Advocates Say The New York Times

Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999.The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes.Rooted in hardcore punk and melodic hardcore, Rise Against's music emphasizes melody, catchy hooks, an aggressive sound and playstyle, and rapid tempos.

Transgender singer Laura Jane Grace burns birth certificate onstage in N.C.

Hello Tim. Where's your head at right now? "The thing that depresses me most about the state of world, is that it appears we're moving away from progress. We're becoming a less evolved.

Transgender Against Me! lead singer Laura Jane Grace burns birth certificate while performing in

Dec. 10, 2022 Alejandra Caraballo is used to seeing anti-transgender hatred. As an L.G.B.T.Q. rights advocate and a transgender woman, she has received death threats, and her and her family.

Seventeen Transgender Killings Contrast With Growing Visibility The New York Times

I n Chicago in 1999, when singer Tim McIlrath was starting the band that became Rise Against, he decided that he would sing about what he wanted to, whether or not anyone ever got to hear him. He.

Transgender singer of Against Me! burns birth certificate over North Carolina bill Music The

Against Me! singer Laura Jane Grace on getting the 'needle to move' on transgender issues. In November 2018, when she was releasing her latest album, Laura Jane Grace & the Devouring Mothers.