
Transgender artist out of ideas to subvert social constructs
Coupon, Pennsylvania — Local visual and musical artist and self-professed cultural dissident Valerie Sanders has run out of ways to express herself and grab attention in the fast-paced era of social media driven by the constant fear of missing out.

Jazz Jennings on gender confirmation surgery: ‘I’m going to have a vagina!’
The date is set.
Reality TV personality and social media star Jazz Jennings will undergo gender confirmation surgery on June 26.

Laverne Cox Makes History As Cosmopolitan’s First Transgender Cover Girl
Laverne Cox can add “Cosmopolitan covergirl” to her ever-growing list of credits and accomplishments.
The Emmy-winning actress, producer and LGBTQ rights advocate made history as the first transgender woman ever to appear on a Cosmo cover, appearing atop Cosmopolitan South Africa’s February issue in a sheer black leotard. The Valentine’s Day-themed #SayYesToLove edition is focused on LGBTQ issues, and features a rainbow-colored masthead designed specifically for the occasion.

Transgender woman convicted of sexually assaulting girl
A transgender woman in Wyoming has been convicted of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl inside the bathroom of a local home — and now faces up to 70 years in prison.
Miguel Martinez — who identifies as a woman and uses the name Michelle, according to her public defender — was found guilty of first-degree and second-degree sexual abuse of a minor by a 12-person jury Wednesday. She now faces up to 70 years in prison, the Billings Gazette reports.

Jared Kushner registered in New York as a female voter
Presidential son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner is registered as a female voter in New York, according to public records.