The United States is tearing itself apart, and the occupying forces have made it clear that queer folk and minorities have no stake in this new world. Nearly a century and a half ago, a trans man for the Union sent his own response to that sentiment in lead.

Leading Off: A UK LGBTQ+ writing prize seems to be crumbling as the queer community protests the inclusion of an anti-trans writer on the long list. Trans prisoners in Georgia accuse the state of cruel and unusual punishment. And the US military is reneging on their deal with trans service members. Our top story lines as the week begins.

Much of the article seems aimed at delivering transphobic cheap shots.