Latest Posts from TRACTION

Transgender Day of Remembrance
Remembrance is not merely ritual; it is a living act that calls us deeper into connection with both the living and the lost.

Trans Heartbeat: SANTES Project
When you’re an ancestor, how do you want to be fed on an altar? What miracles would you offer? Who are you here for, even after you’re gone? SANTES brings a spiritual, playful, radical and joyful discussion about, autonomy, and ancestral power on this episode of Trans HeartBeat.

Trans Heartbeat: Rio Antone
Trailblazer and community leader, Rio Antone, shares their moving story with Host Michelle Matlock on this episode of Trans HeartBeat.

Trans Heartbeat: Celebrating our Trancestors
Michelle Matlock speaks with Cathy Renna, Communications Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, about the powerful 2025 Wall of Honor ceremony at the historic Stonewall Inn.

Trans Heartbeat: Hayden Stern & Trans Trad Festival
Michelle Matlock talks with accomplished musician and community builder, Hayden Stern about the Trans Trad Music Festival and the importance of trans and gender nonconforming artists being visibly represented in traditional music spaces.

Our Thoughts on the Skirmetti Ruling
Yesterday, the Trump administration announced the cancellation of federal funding for the 988 LGBTQ Youth Suicide Helpline, abruptly ending a vital lifeline for countless young people across the country. Then,

Seeking Volunteers!
From peer support specialists to social media strategists, TRACTION needs volunteers throughout our operations and for service projects in the community. TRACTION is a trans-led service organization. Our mission is to

TRACTION Action Gear is Here!
Here’s another great way to show up for your community — and look sharp doing it! All proceeds go to support our mission and programs. Visit the TRACTION Action Gear

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 to memorialize those whose lives were lost in the past year as a result of anti-transgender violence and persecution.

TRACTION’s TRANSformTheVote 2024 Work
Did you see us on social media in October? TRACTION’s team was pounding the virtual pavement throughout October to encourage our community to vote. We won’t have data for a

TRACTION Welcomes New Board Members!
TRACTION is thrilled to welcome our newest board members: Luckie Alexander, Nohemi Lopez, and Mita Beach! Each of them brings massive skills and a lifelong commitment to queer and trans

TRACTION Appoints Executive Director
TRACTION is excited to announce the appointment of our first Executive Director, C. Michael Woodward, MPH!
