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The trans revolution

It’s about basic human rights – and relinquishing fixed ideas that are doing harm, argues Vanessa Baird.

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Nine seriously easy things to do… to support trans people

Small things that, if every cis – or ‘not trans’ – person followed them, would bring a kinder world, as suggested by CN Lester.

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Where the children lead

Marti Abernathey picks a way through the panic, confusion and maltreatment that surrounds transgender children.

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Transgender – the facts

This New Internationalist fact spread looks at the violence and discrimination that trans people face.

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Staying alive

Visibility offers no protection for trans people in Brazil. Amanda Palha analyses the roots of violence and exclusion faced by her community – and its fight to stay alive.

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I am what I am

Eight people from across the world share their transgender experience.

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Ma vie en jaune*

Jennie Kermode on being ‘in the middle’.

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Trans-action

A collection of pro trans organizations, websites, support groups, books, movies and more.

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Worldbeater: Wolfgang Schäuble

This New Internationalist editorial takes a look at Germany's finance minister.

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A Pope in Washington

Mark Engler hopes that the pontiff will use his US visit to promote a message of social justice.

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A Mars bar from Tommy Chocolate

How is money – and debt – created? The answer, says Peter Stalker, may surprise you.

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Minorities report

Burma’s elections this November will be closely contested - but will the country’s ethnic minorities finally be heard? Tina Burrett reports.

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Sisters of Joy

Giving a voice to the voiceless, Ruby Diamonde's friend Tatiana is an inspiration.

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Down with love

Love is a dangerous concept, argues Kate Smurthwaite.

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Country profile: Sudan

Tees Finch-Lees shines a spotlight on this north-eastern African country.

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Southern Exposure: Daniel Patino Flor

The Ecuadorian photographer Daniel Patino captures a moment of relaxation on Santay Island.

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Mixed media: Music

Music reviews from the September issue of New Internationalist magazine.

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Mixed media: Film

New Internationalist offers film reviews from its October magazine.

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Mixed media: Books

Book reviews from our October magazine include The Underground by Hamid Ismailov; The New Threat by Jason Burke; The Wikileaks Files by Wikileaks; and America’s Dreyfus by Joan Brady.

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And finally... Meklit Hadero

Stories, silences and songs - the Ethiopian musician talks to Graeme Green.

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