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Trans equality gets 2 major wins in court while the EU strikes down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law - LGBTQ Nation

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New York City

Zohran Mamdani appoints Black lesbian archivist to critical commissioner role - LGBTQ Nation

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2 days ago
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State Department bans trans employees from using the appropriate restrooms at work - LGBTQ Nation

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Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

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4 days ago
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New LGBTQ+ nonprofit director gushes over transphobic author: "I have a huge respect for JK Rowling" - LGBTQ Nation

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11 hours ago

Trans equality gets 2 major wins in court while the EU strikes down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law - LGBTQ Nation

Kennedy's actions threaten trans youth care, but a ruling prevents him from using federal funding as leverage against hospitals.
New York City
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1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani appoints Black lesbian archivist to critical commissioner role - LGBTQ Nation

Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz appointed as commissioner of DORIS, emphasizing the importance of preserving NYC's diverse history.
SF LGBT
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2 days ago

State Department bans trans employees from using the appropriate restrooms at work - LGBTQ Nation

The State Department has implemented a policy banning trans employees from using restrooms that match their gender identity.
US news
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2 weeks ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
LGBT
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4 days ago

New LGBTQ+ nonprofit director gushes over transphobic author: "I have a huge respect for JK Rowling" - LGBTQ Nation

Kezia Dugdale expresses respect for JK Rowling while emphasizing the need for trans advocates to compromise to protect cis LGB rights.
LGBT
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1 week ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
SF politics
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2 days ago

4 women accuse lesbian Democratic congressional candidate of sexual assault - LGBTQ Nation

Four women accuse Salt Lake City Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez of sexual assault, while she denies the allegations and offers to take a polygraph test.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

The global assault on women is an assault on all of us

Solidarity against global patriarchy is essential to combat the normalization of sexual violence and protect women's autonomy.
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2 days ago

Black & trans employees accuse women's sports bar of "hostile" racism & misogyny - LGBTQ Nation

Rhodes asserted in an Instagram post, 'Marsha's may claim to be a queer safe space, but it is nothing like that.' She described the bar's environment as quickly developing a bad reputation among marginalized staffers.
NYC LGBT
US politics
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2 days ago

Former Trump ICE official accused of "toxic" & "controlling" relationship with her teen employee - LGBTQ Nation

Madison Sheahan allegedly had a toxic relationship with a teenage staffer, marked by controlling behavior and emotional volatility.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Federal Agency Coming for Gender-Affirming Care

The FTC is targeting transgender rights by framing gender-affirming care for minors as a consumer-protection issue.
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3 days ago

Woman raped by asylum seekers who were allowed into UK found guilty

The victim told the court she believed she was going to die during the ordeal. Giving evidence behind a screen, she said: "It wasn't consensual... they have ruined my life."
UK news
World news
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2 days ago

US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors

Rights groups warn World Cup attendees to exercise caution when traveling to the U.S. due to immigration policies and potential risks.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We aren't scared any more': #MeToo's lessons give Epstein survivors strength to speak out

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell demand transparency and accountability, marking a significant moment for the #MeToo movement.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Sexual violence in the West Bank emerges as tool to intimidate Palestinians

Qusay told Al Jazeera that the settlers divided themselves into groups to attack the Palestinian tents. Five of the settlers attacked his tent where he had been asleep and began beating him severely with their hands and sticks.
Women
Media industry
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3 days ago

MrBeast employee alleges she was harassed for years, fired after maternity leave in new lawsuit

A former employee alleges wrongful termination and discrimination after returning from maternity leave at MrBeast's media company.
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5 days ago

Madison Square Garden security allegedly tracked a trans woman's movements, including bathroom breaks, down to the second

Dolan has been using face-recognition technology in excessive and intrusive ways since at least 2018, watching a plethora of people, including his personal critics, at both Madison Square Garden, as well as his other properties, including Radio City Music Hall and the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Privacy professionals
Boston
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Woman who was abused by garda ex-husband says she was broken in 'every part of my life'

Margaret Loftus experienced a recurring nightmare symbolizing her feelings of entrapment while attempting to bring a complaint of domestic abuse.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
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5 days ago

Victims of sexual violence distressed by MPs' pugnacious' questioning

Witnessing pugnacious questioning resulted in her breaking down, sobbing and struggling to breathe. The committee chair failed to prevent the tone from escalating.
UK politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths

Ruppanner emphasizes that acknowledging and measuring the mental load can significantly reduce it. 'Once we see it, we can't unsee it. We can start to address it,' she states.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

EU court rules Hungary's LGBTQ law violates human rights

The European Court of Justice found that the Hungarian legislation runs contrary to EU law on a number of separate levels, marking a significant legal precedent.
Europe politics
#human-rights
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6 days ago
World politics

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
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3 days ago
World news

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup travel advisory'

Travel advisory issued for 2026 FIFA World Cup due to deteriorating human rights in the US.
World politics
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6 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
World news
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3 days ago

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup travel advisory'

Travel advisory issued for 2026 FIFA World Cup due to deteriorating human rights in the US.
LGBT
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2 days ago

He raped young men & infected them with HIV. Now he's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Adam Hall was convicted of transmitting HIV and raping multiple young men, receiving a minimum 23-year life sentence.
NYC LGBT
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2 days ago

Activists outraged over panel of anti-trans "experts" at major pediatric health conference - LGBTQ Nation

A pediatric healthcare conference panel on trans healthcare features speakers affiliated with an anti-trans hate group, raising concerns about the event's impact on pediatric care standards.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Over a third of men have blamed a female colleague's behavior on 'hormones'

Women face significant workplace discrimination, including promotion disparities, pay gaps, and unfair health assumptions from male colleagues.
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3 days ago

Black trans woman says gay bar tried kicking her out in act of discrimination: "Literally shaking" - LGBTQ Nation

A Black transgender woman experienced discrimination at a Detroit gay bar, claiming hostility from staff and a lack of support from management.
Social justice
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2 days ago

UK rights groups slam authoritarian' conviction of pro-Palestine activists

Convictions of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham highlight an authoritarian shift in the UK's approach to protest and threaten democratic rights.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Record number of rape offences recorded as minister promises urgent action'

Record high rape offences reported in 2025, with significant increases in prosecutions and charges, prompting urgent action from authorities.
NYC parents
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4 days ago

FBI sends plane to Cuba to stop a trans kid from accessing gender-affirming care

The FBI intervened in a custody dispute to prevent a transgender parent from providing gender-affirming care to her child in Cuba.
Women
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How to respond to 'benevolent sexism' at work

Benevolent sexism, while appearing positive, undermines women's careers by reducing self-esteem and increasing emotional exhaustion.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds

Fifty-three allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 lawmakers in Congress over the past two decades.
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5 days ago

EU's top court finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values

The European court of justice said the 2021 law that bans content about LGBTQ+ people from schools and primetime TV was at odds with a society based on pluralism and fundamental rights such as prohibition of discrimination and freedom of expression.
Europe politics
LGBT
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2 days ago

Anti-trans bathroom bills are the New Jim Crow - LGBTQ Nation

Anti-transgender legislation is reshaping public restroom access, drawing parallels to historical segregation and impacting various gender identities.
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3 days ago

Former London Pride boss admits contempt of court

Christopher Joell-Deshields admitted that he acted in contempt of the court, failing to deliver up various documents, a WeWork pass, and a SIM card belonging to Pride in London.
UK news
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2 weeks ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
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5 days ago

Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report

The evidence shows how sexualised violence is used to pressure communities, shape decisions about remaining or leaving their homes and land, and alter patterns of daily life.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Watch: Legal adviser helps undercover reporter pretend to be gay for asylum claim

A BBC reporter, posing as a former student wanting to remain in the UK, met one of those advisers, Tanisa Khan. For a fee, she offered to provide evidence to support the fake claim that he was gay.
UK politics
#gender-inequality
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1 month ago
Women

26 Social Burdens Women Shoulder That Are Completely Exhausting

Women face disproportionate social obligations including appearance maintenance, household cleanliness responsibility, and elaborate event participation that men typically do not experience.
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6 days ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The parents argue that their children were 'allowed' to identify as transgender at school, which they claim violated their rights to determine their children's upbringing.
NYC parents
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6 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/20/26

A federal judge criticized RFK Jr. for his anti-trans policies, stating they cause significant harm to individuals.
Women
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5 days ago

Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says

Israeli soldiers and settlers are using sexual violence to displace Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
SF LGBT
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1 week ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
Women in technology
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4 days ago

The Hong Kong rape allegation that led to blackmail conviction

Isabel Rose, a woman from London, faces legal challenges in Hong Kong after alleging rape, leading to her arrest instead of her assailant's.
UK politics
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1 week ago

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

The government will publish new guidance on single-sex spaces after elections on May 7, based on biological sex definitions.
#transgender-rights
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2 weeks ago
Social justice

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

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3 days ago
LGBT

A trans mom fled the US to Cuba with her child. The administration sent a plane to get them back. - LGBTQ Nation

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5 days ago
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Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

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4 days ago

Trans woman wins $295K after suing state for housing her in male prison - LGBTQ Nation

Oregon settled a lawsuit for $295,000 after a transgender woman faced abuse in a men's prison.
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6 days ago

Trans women could be transferred to men's prisons after major appeals court loss - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court allows transfer of trans women to male prisons, increasing their risk of violence despite previous rulings against such actions.
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6 days ago

Trump Is Making Federal Prison Even More Dangerous for Transgender Inmates

New directives classify being transgender as a mental health disorder and mandate conversion therapy-like treatment for inmates with gender dysphoria.
Social justice
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2 weeks ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
LGBT
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3 days ago

A trans mom fled the US to Cuba with her child. The administration sent a plane to get them back. - LGBTQ Nation

A Utah transgender woman faces charges for allegedly kidnapping her 10-year-old child and taking her to Cuba without consent from her ex-wife.
LGBT
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5 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
LGBT
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4 days ago

Trans woman wins $295K after suing state for housing her in male prison - LGBTQ Nation

Oregon settled a lawsuit for $295,000 after a transgender woman faced abuse in a men's prison.
LGBT
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6 days ago

Trans women could be transferred to men's prisons after major appeals court loss - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court allows transfer of trans women to male prisons, increasing their risk of violence despite previous rulings against such actions.
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2 days ago

A coordinated political effort is trying to erase LGBTQ+ youth. Here's what they say they need. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ youth are often overlooked in discussions about their experiences, prompting a rebranding to Glisten to better represent and support them.
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1 week ago

He brutally killed his trans girlfriend while she slept. Now he's facing the consequences. - LGBTQ Nation

Deandre Bell was arrested for allegedly murdering Davonta Curtis, a Black transgender woman, with a hammer and stealing her belongings.
#gender-dynamics
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
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6 days ago

Beyond the UK and US manosphere lies a deeper, darker global problem

Watching men revel in degrading women and manipulating young men is disturbing, but our cultural obsession with high-profile influencers distracts from a deeper global problem of misogyny.
Women in technology
#trans-rights
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2 weeks ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
LGBT
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3 days ago

Dems pass "profound" law to protect trans kids who change their names - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's new law protects the privacy of trans children seeking name changes, ensuring their dignity and safety.
LGBT
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5 days ago

Missouri Republicans advance bill to police trans people's bathroom access

Missouri Republicans passed a bill mandating bathroom use based on sex assigned at birth, risking increased scrutiny and harassment for trans individuals.
LGBT
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2 weeks ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
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3 weeks ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
LGBT
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4 days ago

WTF Is Ohio's Anti-Drag Show Bill That Critics Worry Could Criminalize Wearing a Sports Bra in Public

Ohio lawmakers are advancing a bill that restricts drag performances and limits trans individuals' access to gendered spaces.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Olympics' trans policy polices womanhood | Moira Donegan

Transgender women and cisgender women with DSDs will be barred from women's Olympic events, redefining womanhood based on genetic criteria.
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/21/26

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a Colorado case involving whether taxpayer-funded preschools affiliated with churches can refuse to admit children of LGBTQ+ couples.
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5 days ago

The woman who threw the first-ever gender reveal party is "horrified" by what they have become - LGBTQ Nation

Jenna Karvunidis regrets the dangerous evolution of gender reveal parties she initiated, expressing horror at their extravagant and harmful nature.
LGBT
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1 week ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

EHRC updates guidance on how to apply supreme court ruling on gender

The EHRC updated its guidance on gender following government feedback to clarify the implementation of the supreme court ruling on biological sex.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

EHRC's guidance on single-sex spaces being adapted under constructive' new chair

Guidance on how to implement the landmark supreme court ruling on gender is being adapted to lessen its impact on businesses and to ensure it tries to balance single-sex spaces with the lives of transgender people, the Guardian has been told. Lawyers from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) are understood to be in discussions with government lawyers over the practicalities of guiding businesses and other institutions about last year's ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex only.
UK politics
LGBT
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3 weeks ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
#bathroom-bills
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1 month ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
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1 month ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
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1 month ago

He beat a trans woman & said he hopes Trump kills all trans people. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Andre Karlow received a seven-year prison sentence after conviction for violently attacking a trans woman in a hate crime.
LGBT
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2 months ago

She was fired for acknowledging trans people exist. Now she's fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Melissa McCoul filed a lawsuit alleging Texas A&M violated her First Amendment and due process rights after firing her for teaching that transgender people exist.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

She narrowly escaped three bullets': Pakistan's trans community shaken by attacks and killings

Transgender activists in Karachi face escalating targeted violence, including home shootings and stabbings, with multiple killings documented in Sindh province.
LGBT
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2 months ago

Gay couple from homophobic country is now trying to self-deport after mistreatment ICE detention - LGBTQ Nation

A married Azerbaijani man detained by ICE in Georgia is separated from his U.S. resident husband, who disputes DHS claims and reports poor detention conditions.
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