Independence Day is upon us! And while we are celebrating with friends, barbecues and fireworks, we should also be reminded of why we honor this holiday. American independence was hard fought, and the values they upheld we captured in written spirit through the Declaration of Independence. But do we still uphold those values, particularly when it comes to marginalized groups? In this episode of Translation, we look at how transgender people are still fighting a revolutionary war of sorts,...

There is no question that transgender people are becoming more visible today, especially with celebrities like Laverne Cox. But why is it important? In the first part of the episode, we looked at the circumstances that led to the rise in visibility and the issues that trans individuals face daily. In this episode of the Translation podcast, we look at why this visibility is important and the individuals who are leading the charge in the public eye.

When Caitlyn Jenner appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair, the conversation about transgender people exploded in the media. As abrupt as it seemed, that was merely another stepping stone in a growing trend of visibility over the past few years. But where did it come from? How close are we to the turning point on transgender issues? In this episode of the Trans*lation podcast, we seek an answer to that very question. Gender variance has been around for a long time, but only in the past...

There are events in a person's life that are monumental and meant to be inspiring. Coming out is one of those events, even though it isn't always received with joy or acceptance. Coming out is a part of being transgender. It is the inevitable step between imagining the dream and living as your true self. It is powerful, emotional and terrifying. In this episode of Translation, we look at what coming out means and the process involved when someone knows the time is right. Coming out won't be...

Transgender people have been around for a long time, but only recently have they begun to find more public visibility. With that visibility, more trans individuals are finding the strength in themselves to come out. So, what is transgender? In the first episode of Translation, we take a broad look at the fundamentals of the transgender and gender-variant experience. Whether someone is questioning their own gender identity, or if they know someone who is transgender, this episode will give an...