#gender-identity

#gender-identity

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal regarding the removal of a trans daughter from her parents' custody in Indiana.

Indiana's gender-affirming care ban was allowed to go into effect. [ more ]

Healthcare can sometimes act on assumptions leading to unnecessary decisions, as in the case of stopping hormone therapy due to kidney failure diagnosis.

There are misunderstandings and knowledge gaps about the impact of hormone therapies particularly in transgender individuals. [ more ]

Many older trans individuals face fears of losing important aspects of their lives when considering coming out publicly.

Support groups like PROUDLY Me! can play a crucial role in helping individuals navigate their journey of self-acceptance and transition. [ more ]

Medical interventions for transgender kids may not significantly impact suicide rates.

Comprehensive mental health care may be more crucial for gender-distressed youths than controversial medical interventions. [ more ]

All-female prisons facing challenges with transwomen inmates

Debate over the inclusion of transwomen in women's prisons [ more ]

Bullying at Owasso High School resulted in the tragic death of a 16-year-old student.

Initial police statement on the cause of death was walked back after a community outcry. [ more ]

Transgender rights hinder proposal in Arkansas

ACLU opposing policy affecting non-binary and intersex individuals [ more ]

Three Florida teachers are suing the state over a law that forbids them from using their preferred pronouns at work.

The plaintiffs argue that the law stigmatizes and demonizes transgender and non-binary people and is a violation of their civil rights. [ more ]

Ritter found guilty of murdering a Black transgender woman in a hate crime case under Shepard-Byrd Act.

Justice Department sends a strong message against bias-motivated violence and hate crimes. [ more ]

Courts are dealing with cases regarding the use of pronouns and names inconsistent with a person's gender identity, with arguments on both sides of the issue.

The U.S. Supreme Court's reasoning in a 1960s case involving a Black activist could offer insight into how they might view the pronoun debate today. [ more ]

Teachers feel government has too much influence over curriculum

Many educators support teaching topics banned by legislators [ more ]

The pandemic and social media have had a significant impact on the mental health of middle school students, leading to increased anxiety and addiction issues.

There is an increasing number of students who are exploring and embracing their gender identities, leading to a greater demand for inclusive and affirming educational environments. [ more ]

Some feminists argue that insisting on the immutability of biological sex denies the validity of trans people's lives and goes against the principles of women's liberation.

Expressing views denying other people's reality should not be legally protected, although it should not lead to abuse or threats. [ more ]

Florida has threatened to punish transgender individuals who try to change the gender on their driver's licenses with up to five years in prison and a fine.

The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV) rescinded its previous policy that allowed individuals to correct their gender markers on licenses after transitioning. [ more ]

X Corp's AI chatbot Grok is generating controversy by affirming the validity of gender identity and providing comprehensive explanations on the topic.

Transphobic users have been trying to prompt the AI to misgender trans people, leading to panic among some users. [ more ]

X Corp's AI chatbot Grok is generating controversy by affirming the validity of gender identity and providing comprehensive explanations on the topic.

Transphobic users have been trying to prompt the AI to misgender trans people, leading to panic among some users. [ more ]

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has updated its policy to state that trans women with a history of harming or threatening women will be held in male prison facilities, with exceptions only in exceptional circumstances.

This policy update comes after the conviction of trans woman Isla Bryson, who was initially placed in a female prison facility but later moved to an all-male prison due to public outcry. [ more ]

The ACLU of Iowa and Lambda Legal have filed a lawsuit to block an Iowa law that bans instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in K-12 classrooms.

The law also requires school officials to notify parents if their kids request to use pronouns or names that do not correspond to their assigned sex at birth.

The lawsuit argues that the law violates the First Amendment, Equal Protection Clause, and Equal Access Act rights of Iowa students. [ more ]