Inside the Dehumanizing World of Trans AI Chatbot Companions

Transfem AI chatbots exist to fulfill a sexual fantasy, but at what cost?

I Fact-Checked The New York Times' Response to Trans News Network, So You Don't Have To

TNN’s recent interview with Billie Jean Sweeney cut to the heart of The New York Times’ transphobic coverage. Seems like she hit a sore spot.

'I Don't Know How I'm Even Breathing': Baltimore Security Officers Forced to Forgo Healthcare

Inside Abacus Security and other local contractors, Baltimore workers spar with management for affordable healthcare.

Happy Holidays from The Backbone!

Plus, a sneak peek at next week's story and some housekeeping.

Maryland Allegedly Sharing Driver's License Data With ICE, Violating State Law

A letter from an Oregon senator, a governor who might be sitting on a secret, and the system that tells ICE everything about you, no warrant required.

'Hands Off Our Neighbors': Baltimore Preps For Trump's Visit with Protest

President Trump will be at the Army-Navy game this afternoon. But the football match is the smallest conflict in the stadium.

Transgender People Find Rare Sanctuary in Baltimore

Transgender Americans are being driven out of their hometowns and into Charm City’s welcoming arms.

More Trans Americans Talk Transgender Day of Remembrance

From California to Canada, the trans community grieves on the Trans Day of Remembrance. Ten more stories.

Trans Americans Celebrate and Mourn on the Transgender Day of Remembrance

Thursday was the first Trans Day of Remembrance since President Trump's second term began. Fourteen trans Americans reflect on love and loss.