12/21/24
Briefly

The Biden administration has formally withdrawn a proposed rule that aimed to extend Title IX protections for transgender student-athletes, reverting progress made in ensuring equitable participation based on gender identity.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation crafted to prevent violence against gay men, citing financial regulation concerns, which has raised questions about the state’s commitment to LGBTQ+ safety.
An L.A. police officer, Joseph Benza III, pleaded guilty to assaulting a trans man and falsifying a police report to misrepresent the incident, leading to a significant legal consequence.
This week, The Advocate revealed the historic moment in 1973 when homosexuality was removed from the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, marking a significant turning point for LGBTQ+ rights.
Read at Advocate.com
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