Transgender
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Around the country and in rural Wisconsin, Danielle Thralow defuses trans tension with humor
Much of Danielle Thralow’s humor centers on identity, with a frequent opening line being “I’m transgender and 62 years old” — just in case, she says, audience members have any confusion about her age.
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‘Follow Your Path’: A parent’s journey alongside his transgender daughter
Andrew Patrie is like most parents. The Eau Claire author loves his child, but acknowledges the awkward moments.
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Wisconsin father embraces his transgender daughter with ‘Clumsy Love,’ his new memoir
After Andrew and Adrienne Patrie’s child came out as transgender, they helped their daughter navigate puberty blockers, bullies and their own mistakes.
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LGBTQ+ podcast, ‘The Gaily Show,’ comes from a small Wisconsin town
The town of Barronett probably doesn’t have the most noticeable LGBTQ+ population, but it might be punching above its weight in giving voice to that community thanks to podcast producer Jim Pounds and his work, including “The Gaily Show.”
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Prior ruling in case against Mukwonago school district scrapped after SCOTUS decision on trans kids
The Mukwonago Area School District and the trans girl who sued must re-submit arguments in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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Wisconsin speech and hearing clinic helps transgender clients find their voice
Like other types of gender-affirming care, voice therapy can help transgender people feel more at home in their bodies — and keep them safe from violence and harassment.
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Wisconsin’s name-change law raises safety risks for transgender people
A 167-year-old statute requires trans people to publish their old and new names in a newspaper. Families and advocates worry the requirement now poses a risk as President Donald Trump has attacked transgender rights.
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‘Just plain old Larry’: A Wisconsin man’s testimony about gender-affirming care went viral. Here’s his story.
Milwaukee retiree Larry Jones, 85, came to a legislative hearing supporting a ban. He changed his mind after hearing from transgender youth.
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LGTBQ+ groups meet Trump’s attempts to ban gender-affirming health care with lawsuits, community building
National advocacy group PFLAG sued President Donald Trump, temporarily blocking an executive order that would ban gender-affirming health care for people under 19 from moving forward.
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Public hearing largely draws criticism of GOP bills focused on transgender students
The hearing focused on two Republican-backed bills. Both bills propose statewide guidelines for local school policies on transgender students.










