Latest Posts from TRACTION
TDOV Moving Stories
Join TRACTION for live storytelling March 31, 2026 in Seattle. Moving Stories: Trans+ Tales of Hope & Homecoming is a night community-building, connection, and celebration.
Trans Heartbeat: Creating Change 2026 – We Are Unstoppable
Trans Heartbeat hits the road! Join Michelle and the TRACTION team on location in Washington, D.C. at the Creating Change Conference, one of the largest annual gatherings of LGBTQ+ changemakers in the world.
Our Annual Report for FY 2024-25 is here
The past year was one of unprecedented growth for TRACTION- fueled by both joy and trepidation. Our FY 2024-25 is here.
Trans Heartbeat: A Full Circle Moment with Mya Byrne
On this episode of Trans Heartbeat Mya Byrne reflects on her “Trans State of the Union” one year later, shares what she’s been creating, and speaks truth to the shifting political climate for trans+ folks and artists.
Trans Heartbeat: Project Open Arms
On this episode of Trans Heartbeat TRACTION’s co-founder Michael Woodward talks about the beginnings of Project Open Arms, a grassroots effort helping trans+ people relocate from unsafe environments, and you’ll meet he first POA recipient, Elle Cree.
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