Transgender

The filmmaker mined their suburban upbringing for “I Saw the TV Glow,” a trans allegory that became a word-of-mouth hit—and captured Hollywood’s attention.

A track star’s gender transition in the nineteen-thirties, and the response of Olympic officials, foreshadowed today’s culture-war battles over gender and sports.

In Jane Schoenbrun’s new feature, two teens search for their true selves through their shared obsession with a horror TV series.

In her memoir of transitioning in her sixties, the writer assesses the cost of suppressing her identity for decades.

The philosopher popularized new ideas about gender—and has been burned in effigy for it. They talk with David Remnick about “Who’s Afraid of Gender?” Plus, a little March Madness.

In Paul B. Preciado’s “Orlando, My Political Biography,” Virginia Woolf’s protagonist is played by more than twenty trans and nonbinary actors.

A. G. Sulzberger on why—in this age of deep political divides—he went public in defense of traditional journalistic values. Plus, a conversation with the poet Paul Tran.

The right’s fixation on gender reminds the writer of Putin’s Russia, which targeted L.G.B.T.Q. people. Gessen explains why the message of rolling back social change is powerful.

Masha Gessen on the public discourse over trans identity, the real reasons for the culture war over gender, and how well-meaning people can do better.

For Mónica Taboada-Tapia, making a documentary about the struggles of a transgender woman living in a small, remote community became a source of unexpected connection.

The artist’s enthralling portraits showcase figures of her own making.

Eirik Tveiten’s award-winning short film challenges viewers to speak up in uncomfortable situations.

Even before Page—and his character on “Umbrella Academy”—came out as trans, he had a gift for playing people who were restless in their identities.

Imogen Binnie’s “Nevada” changed the literary landscape of trans fiction—in part because it made no concessions to tourists.

An advocacy group in Ukraine’s capital retools itself as a service organization.

Instead of viewing transition as a linear medical process, Connor Lee O’Keefe’s documentary short focusses on emotion and evolution.

Physicians caring for transgender youth are at the center of a political storm; one pediatrician speaks out about the battle. Plus, a live performance from Florence and the Machine.

Lia Thomas is not the first trans swimmer in the N.C.A.A., and her initial meets drew little attention. Then some people decided that she was winning too much.

In Jessica Wolfson and Jessie Auritt’s short film “The Paint Wizzard,” Millicent McCrory’s flamboyant look generates questions.

In refusing to avoid the sore spots of trans life, Torrey Peters offers a lucidity that would be impossible if her only goal were to inspire sympathy.