Andrea James

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Tinder update includes 37 new gender identity options

Tinder update includes 37 new gender identity options

Carly Mallenbaum , USA TODAY1:17 p.m. EST November 15, 2016 Tinder offered only two gender picks prior to a major update Tuesday: female or male. Now, the dating app that boasts more than 20 billion “matches” is offering dozens more auto-fill…

13 Transgender Pioneers Reflect On The State Of Queer Politics Today

13 Transgender Pioneers Reflect On The State Of Queer Politics Today

“The work isn’t done until it’s done.” 08/14/2016 08:59 am ET | Updated Aug 15, 2016 JamesMichael Nichols Queer Voices Deputy Editor, The Huffington Post Over the past ten months, Huffington Post Queer Voices has presented an ongoing project called…

Katie Couric to Explore the ‘Gender Revolution’ in NatGeo Documentary

Katie Couric to Explore the ‘Gender Revolution’ in NatGeo Documentary

The film will be an in-depth and unflinching look at the role of genetics, brain chemistry and modern culture on gender fluidity. Liz Calvario Jul 31, 2016 5:33 pm @LizCalvario Katie Couric is teaming up with National Geographic Channel to…

Katie Couric’s Nat Geo Documentary To Examine Gender Revolution – TCA

Katie Couric’s Nat Geo Documentary To Examine Gender Revolution – TCA

by Lisa de Moraes  July 30, 2016 1:45pm National Geographic Channel announced this afternoon that Katie Couric Media, along with National Geographic Studios, are joining forces on two-hour documentary Gender Revolution (working title), billed as an “unflinching look at the role…

This Trans Pioneer Has Been Fighting For The Trans Community For Decades

This Trans Pioneer Has Been Fighting For The Trans Community For Decades

“My philosophy is afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted.” 07/04/2016  JamesMichael Nichols Queer Voices Deputy Editor, The Huffington Post Andrea James may not have a name as instantly recognizable as Laverne Cox or Caitlyn Jenner, but there are few…

Transition process full of surprising costs for transgender men and women

Transition process full of surprising costs for transgender men and women

Lila MacLellan Thu, 16 Jun, 2016 “It’s like a cafeteria, you pick and choose what feels right so that you can feel true to your own needs,” says Andrea James, a writer, producer and trans rights advocate in Los Angeles…

Transgender community unites at Pride event

Transgender community unites at Pride event

Amy Bartner,  June 9, 2016 photos: Jenna Watson Organizer Korvin Bothwell said he expected to sell 200 or more tickets for the night, which featured a talk from activist, actress, writer and former Hoosier Andrea James. James, who lives in…

Transgender activist amid Hollywood's transition

Transgender activist amid Hollywood's transition

Amy Bartner, 8 p.m. EDT June 3, 2016 For the first time in nearly an hour of answering deeply personal questions without hesitation, Andrea James doesn’t know how to respond. She has spent the past 53 minutes on the phone from Los…

Tinder to become more transgender and non-binary friendly

Tinder to become more transgender and non-binary friendly

3 June 2016 by David Hudson Tinder has quickly established itself as one of the most popular dating apps in the world. However, until now, it’s proved problematic for those wanting more options that just ‘male’ or ‘female’. According to…