My local newspaper has a 2-part story on the Transgender community:

An identity to call their own: A new open life
Amid continued discrimination and harassment, the transgender community is having its moment

Part 2 isn't online as of yet apparently. There are also companion articles a couple of which I linked to below. They also have some interviews that I haven't looked at yet.

Hospitals helping children cope with gender ID issues

Transgender: resources and support