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Labour's Wes Streeting no longer stands by statement 'trans women are women'

Wes Streeting expresses regret over previous statement on trans identities.

Cass Review recommends caution in administering treatment to under-18 trans individuals. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

New study finds that only 1% of trans teens detransition

Only 1% of trans teens detransition after starting medical treatment.

Detransition rates are generally low, with most reverting shortly after seeking care. [ more ]

www.npr.org

A gender-swapping photo app helped Lucy Sante come out as trans at age 67

Lucy Sante came out as a transgender woman at the age of 67 after years of avoidance.

Sante's transition had a positive impact on her friendships, making her better at communicating and feeling more relaxed. [ more ]

Independent.ie

Transgender Irish dancers allowed to compete in categories matching their gender identity

Irish dancing's governing body made a ruling allowing transgender dancers to compete according to their gender identity after considering legal advice and member views.

The decision came after weeks of debate, including an educational forum on transgender issues and a legal opinion from the Bar of Ireland. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Caitlyn Jenner: Transgender Women Aren't Really Women

Caitlyn Jenner, a famous transgender person, stated that trans women are not 'real women'.

Jenner opposes trans women's participation in women's sports and claims it would 'kill women's sports'. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Louisiana Lawmakers Pass Ban on Transition Care for Transgender Minors

Louisiana lawmakers have voted to make the state the latest to prevent transgender minors from having access to gender-transition care, advancing legislation that would ban hormone treatments, puberty blockers and surgeries for young people.It was unclear on Wednesday how Gov. John Bel Edwards would respond to the legislation, or if his input would make a difference.

www.aljazeera.com

Trump, Biden clash over Transgender Day of Visibility falling on Easter

The clash between Trump and Biden camps over Transgender Day of Visibility coinciding with Easter Sunday.

Strong statements exchanged highlighting accusations of assault on Christian faith and divisive rhetoric. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

New Ohio Gender-Affirming Care Ban Requires Erroneous Mental Health Screening

This provision ignores scientific consensus that conditions like depression don't "cause" someone to be trans.These screenings don't provide access to gender-affirming care for trans youth; rather, they erect a formidable barrier to even obtaining mental health care.StockRocket / Getty Images In a concerning turn of events, Ohio has become the newest addition to the growing list of states progressing gender affirming care bans for transgender youth out of legislative committees.

The New Yorker

Left-wing politics

At an Embattled Moment, the New York Times' Publisher Makes a Stand

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Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter of the best New Yorker podcasts.During the past several years, as more democratic institutions and norms have come under attack, many journalists have raised the question of whether it is ethical to adhere to journalism's traditional principles of non-bias, objectivity, and political neutrality.

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The Nation

Lucy Sante and the Solitude and Solidarity of Transitioning

Coming out as a transgender person can be a significant turning point in one's life.

Transgender individuals often feel a sense of profound loneliness while growing up. [ more ]

KQED

'Transitions' Explores the Process of a Mother's Acceptance of Her Child's Gender | KQED

Transitions is a graphic novel exploring transgender and genderqueer identities.

The story focuses on a mother's transition from denial and rejection to support and acceptance of her transgender son. [ more ]

www.thepinknews.com

If you're not following this iconic trans Tiktok star, you're really missing out

Jacob Donegan, a popular TikToker, found support and self-expression through the platform.

Donegan's TikTok journey started as a joke and became therapeutic during his teenage years. [ more ]

New York Post

Marketing

Bud Light 'Real Men of Genius' ad man 'rooting for Bud Light' comeback following Dylan Mulvaney

The advertising writer behind Bud Light's successful campaigns expressed sadness over the negative public reaction to the brand's partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

The popular 'Real Men of Genius' Bud Light commercials were a tribute to blue-collar, hardworking Americans and were not intended to be political. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Marketing

Transgender Girl's Alleged Killers Go on Trial

The trial for two teenagers accused of killing British trans teen Brianna Ghey has started in a Manchester courtroom.

The accused teens cannot be named due to their age and have pleaded not guilty to murder charges.

Ghey's murder was described as a targeted attack, and she had talked about being bullied in school for being trans on TikTok. [ more ]

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BBC upholds complaint against Today presenter over 'trans women are male' comment

The BBC upheld a complaint against presenter Justin Webb for calling transgender women 'males'.

The Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) ruled that Webb's statement breached impartiality rules. [ more ]

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Dad and son feel 'proud' to meet trans woman in their small town in Texas

Meeting a trans woman made a dad and son proud in Texas.

They expressed support and admiration for the trans woman’s bravery. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

Lessons From the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey Preliminary Report - San Francisco Bay Times

The 2022 U.S. Trans Survey has a record number of respondents compared to the 2015 survey.

The preliminary report of the 2022 USTS indicates ongoing challenges in healthcare access for trans individuals. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Marjorie Taylor Greene falsely calls church shooter "a trans from El Salvador"

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wrongly identified the shooter in the Texas church shooting as transgender.

The shooter, Genesse Moreno, was not transgender and Fox News initially reported inaccurate information. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Brian Michael Smith Explained Why Cisgender Actors Shouldn't Play Trans Characters And I Agree

Brian Michael Smith is the first openly trans man of color to secure a series regular role on network television.

Brian believes in the power of representation on television and the positive impact it can have on marginalized communities. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Right-wingers falsely blame Sunday's megachurch shooting on a trans woman

False claims that a transgender woman conducted the shooting at Joel Osteen's church have been circulating among right-wing circles.

Right-wingers have been blaming public shootings on the 'mentally ill' transgender identities of the shooters. [ more ]

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Tory peer says trans youth shouldn't transition 'until their late 20s'

Support for delayed transitioning until late twenties for young trans people

Debate in House of Lords on supporting trans kids in schools and opposition from LGBTQ+ organizations [ more ]

New York Post

Colorado parents claim their 11-year-old daughter was forced to sleep in bed with transgender student on school trip

Parents in Colorado are upset that their 11-year-old daughter was forced to share a bed with a transgender student on a school trip

The parents are arguing that the school district's policy is unconstitutional and are demanding to be informed in advance about their child's bedmate's gender [ more ]

Advocate.com

Pennsylvania Democrats Look to Out Maneuver Republicans to Support LGBTQ+ Students

Pennsylvania Democrats plan to introduce legislation to protect LGBTQ+ students in the state, including transgender students.

The proposed legislation aims to create inclusive school environments, including representation in school curriculums, anti-bullying protections, and allowing students to participate in sports teams that match their gender identities.

Democrats want to establish a statewide standard to ensure consistent policies across school districts in Pennsylvania. [ more ]

HuffPost

Florida Students Protest After Principal, Staff Are Reassigned Over Trans Athlete

Students staged a walkout at a Florida high school after the principal and other staff were reassigned over a transgender student playing on a girls volleyball team.

The employees were relocated following allegations of improper student participation in sports, and an investigation is underway.

Florida law prohibits transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams at schools. [ more ]

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Florida students stage mass walk-out in support of trans student athletes

High school students in South Florida walked out of school to protest the reassignment of staff members after a transgender student was allowed to play on a girls' sports team.

Florida state law prohibits transgender student-athletes from playing in school sports teams that align with their gender identity.

An investigation is currently underway at Monarch High School regarding a transgender student competing on the girls' volleyball team. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Vermont Christian School Sues State After It Was Penalized for Being Anti-Trans

A Vermont Christian school is suing state agencies after being penalized for refusing to participate in a basketball game against a team with a transgender player.

The school argues that the state is forcing them to follow an orthodoxy on human sexuality and gender that goes against their religious beliefs. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

London

Transgender teen stabbed 14 times in a park while attackers shouted slurs

An 18-year-old transgender woman was stabbed 14 times in London, leading to four arrests and one person charged with attempted murder.

The victim was attacked at a roller-skating party and subjected to slurs, with the attackers expressing an intent to cut out her 'pretty eyes'. [ more ]

Washington Post

School board member who questioned teen's gender faces calls to resign

A school district in Utah is calling for a state board member to resign after her social media post led to intense harassment of a basketball player.

The state board member's insinuation that a cisgender girl was a transgender boy playing girls' basketball highlights the anti-trans policies in Utah. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Judge Mostly Blocks Indiana Ban on Transition Care for Minors

A federal judge in Indiana largely blocked that state's ban on transition medical care for youth from taking effect on July 1, the latest in a series of courtroom wins for transgender-rights advocates.The preliminary injunction, issued on Friday by Judge James Patrick Hanlon, allows transgender children in Indiana to continue receiving hormone treatments and puberty blockers while a lawsuit opposing the state's ban progresses.

Los Angeles Times

Chino Valley school district's plan to notify parents if children are nonbinary or transgender sparks debate

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The Chino Valley Unified School District is at the center of a heated debate among parents after the district proposed a policy to require teachers and school staff to notify parents if their children are gender-nonconforming or transgender
The school board members who support the policy claim it would inform parents about their child's mental health, but opponents call the proposal an invasion of privacy and an attempt to intimidate students in the LGBTQ+ community.

www.nytimes.com

World politics

Man Who Questioned 9-Year-Old Athlete's Gender Spurs Outrage

A man who questioned a 9 year-old girl's gender at an athletic event in British Columbia has spurred outrage in Canada after one of the girl's mothers said the man wrongly insisted her daughter was either a boy or transgender, and demanded proof that she was female.Heidi Starr said that her daughter was taking part in a shot-put competition in Kelowna, British Columbia, last week, when Josef Tesar, the grandfather of another student, suddenly insisted that her daughter was either a boy or transgender and should be disqualified from the competition.

www.cnn.com

US politics

Biden lauds extraordinary' courage of LGBTQ Americans at White House Pride event

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed LGBTQ Americans to the White House on Saturday for a picnic and concert to commemorate Pride Month.You are loved.You are heard.You are understood.And you belong, Biden said in his remarks on the South Lawn to a cheering crowd.The president praised the extraordinary courage of LGBTQ Americans, while acknowledging the discrimination and violence the community faces.

San Francisco Bay Times

SF LGBT

Join Me at San Francisco Pride 2023 - San Francisco Bay Times

By Assemblymember Phil Ting-
Happy Pride Month!There's much to celebrate, as we achieve greater equality and inclusiveness.It's hard to be believe six years have passed since my landmark California law, AB 1732, went into effect.Single-occupancy restrooms in most locations are now gender neutral, increasing safety, fairness, and convenience for everyone.

Slate Magazine

Writing

How an Acclaimed Writer Found the "Consuming Furnace at the Center of My Life"

Luc Sante, author of Low Life, came out as Lucy Sante at the age of 66.

Sante's memoir, I Heard Her Call My Name, explores her transition and the challenges she faced in being her authentic self. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Career

I Came Out to My Dad. Now He Wants to Micromanage My Transition.

The letter writer is a 19-year-old college student who recently came out as trans to their conservative, retired military officer father.

The father is supportive but is trying to take control of the letter writer's transition and insists on them going to a different clinic. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Career

I came out as trans while CEO of my company. My only regret is not doing it sooner.

Wynne Nowland, CEO of Bradley & Parker, publicly announced her transition from Wayne to Wynne.

She faced fears and uncertainty, but ultimately found peace in fully embracing her authentic self.

Nowland's decision to come out at work allowed her to take control of her own story and live as her true self both inside and outside of the office. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Public health

Ohio won't restrict gender-affirming care for adults but still goes after trans youth

Ohio officials have backtracked on plans to impose restrictions on gender-affirming health care for transgender adults.

Some restrictions will still apply to minors, and a new law banning most gender-affirming care for young people is set to go into effect in April. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Public health

Trans Woman Sues 'Christian' Company Over Denial of Coverage for Transition Care

A transgender worker is suing her employer and its health care plan for denying insurance coverage for her transition procedures.

The worker argues that the denial of coverage violates federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination based on sex and disability.

GLAD, the organization representing the worker, initially filed a discrimination claim and received a 'right to sue' letter from the EEOC. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Warrington more humane' on trans issues after Brianna Ghey's murder, says MP

Brianna Ghey's murder humanised the debate around transgender people in Warrington

Local Conservative politicians have stopped using trans issues for culture war attacks [ more ]

www.vice.com

Digital life

What Is Transvestigating And Why Do People Do It?

Transvestigation is a conspiracy theory involving the scrutiny of celebrities to prove they are transgender.

The term 'inverted' is used by transvestigators to refer to supposedly cisgender celebrities who are actually trans. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Digital life

The voice of the NYC subway and her agonizing journey to trans euphoria

Bernie Wagenblast, the voice of the NYC subway, recently came out as transgender after years of feeling disconnected from her true self.

Bernie's journey is both difficult and courageous, and she hopes to educate and inspire others with her story. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Brianna Ghey's family invited to No10 as Sunak ministers double down on trans jibe

Rishi Sunak refuses to apologize for making a joke about transgender people while Brianna Ghey's mother was visiting parliament

Sunak claims the joke was directed at Sir Keir Starmer's indecisiveness [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Sunak was not making trans joke, transgender teacher claims

Rishi Sunak is accused of making a joke about transgender people

Debbie Hayton defends Sunak, stating that his comments were focused on Keir Starmer and his use of different language for different audiences. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Almost all trans people are more satisfied with life after transitioning, massive new study finds

94% of transgender people reported being more satisfied with their lives since transitioning.

98% of those receiving hormone replacement therapy reported being more satisfied with their lives. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Gender-affirming care improves transgender lives, according to largest survey of trans people

Gender-affirming care improves trans people's lives

Trans Americans still face discrimination and marginalization [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Health

Trans people in England more likely to have long-term poor mental health study

Transgender people in England are at a higher risk of long-term mental health conditions, with some facing a risk five times higher than cisgender people.

The first nationally representative study in England has calculated the burden of mental ill health among the transgender population and the extent to which their needs are not being met. [ more ]

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320 trans people murdered this year, new report finds

320 trans and gender diverse people were murdered globally in the past year

94% of the victims were trans women or trans-feminine people

80% of the reported murders concerned trans people affected by racism [ more ]

www.cnn.com

US politics

Missouri governor signs gender-affirming care ban for minors and anti-trans sports bill

Missouri's Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed into law two bills targeting the rights of transgender people in the state, including a ban on gender-affirming care for minors and a prohibition on trans women and girls from playing on sports teams that align with their gender.Parson defended the signing of both bills in a tweet, calling it an effort to protect the integrity of female sports and Missouri children from potentially harmful experimental surgeries and treatment.

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

Trans manager makes history at fifth-tier Sutton

Lucy Clark becomes the first transgender woman to be appointed as a manager in the top five divisions of English women's football.

Clark previously made headlines as football's first transgender referee.

The place of transgender women in women's football has come under intense scrutiny. [ more ]

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Drag Race star Madame LaQueer comes out as trans: 'It's never too late'

RuPaul's Drag Race star Madame LaQueer has come out as transgender and changed her stage name to Madame Cassandra Uzumaki LaQueer.

LaQueer had been pondering her gender identity for years and finally decided to come out after speaking with another Drag Race star, Jade Jolie. [ more ]

Advocate.com

3 transgender people were slain in just two weeks. The community wants answers

At least three transgender people have been killed in Mexico in the first two weeks of 2024.

Protestors are calling for legal action and the bolstering of hate crime laws to protect LGBTQ+ people in Mexico. [ more ]

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FBI appeal for new info on homicide of trans woman Brazil Johnson

The FBI and Milwaukee Police are renewing their public appeal for information regarding the homicide of trans woman Brazil Johnson.

Johnson's death highlights the ongoing violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people in America. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Black LGBTQ+ victims remembered after Ohio shooting

Black trans woman and gender non-conforming gay man killed in Ohio shooting

27th and 28th violent killings of transgender or gender non-conforming people in 2023 [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Transgender deaths in US on rise with increase in anti-trans laws, report shows

53 transgender people were killed and 32 lost to suicide in the US last year, with anti-trans violence and legislation on the rise.

The actual number of lives lost is likely higher due to difficulties in reporting and data within the trans community.

Hate crimes against transgender people are increasing, especially against transgender women of color. [ more ]

HuffPost

At Least 33 Trans People Were Killed In The U.S. In The Past Year, Report Finds

At least 33 transgender and gender-nonconforming people have been killed in the U.S. since last November, according to new data from the Human Rights Campaign.

The number of people killed is likely an 'undercount,' as data on violence against trans and gender-nonconforming people is often incomplete or unreliable.

The majority of victims this year were Black transgender people, with Black trans women accounting for 62% percent of all victims. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

She's an international master of chess. She's also a trans woman.

French player Yosha Iglesias is the first transgender woman to become an International Master in chess.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) recently announced restrictions on transgender players' ability to participate in the game. [ more ]

Advocate.com

San Francisco

Transgender Sex Worker's Shocking Confession: Was it Self-Defense or Cold-Blooded Murder in San Francisco?

A 20-year-old transgender sex worker is accused of killing a man and stealing his car in San Francisco

The victim allegedly demanded his money back and refused to give her a ride home after learning about her gender identity [ more ]

New York Post

Women

AOC claims 'all' underage women will face 'genital examinations' if biological men barred from female sports

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed that underage women will face "genital examinations" if biological men are barred from women's sports.

Ocasio-Cortez's claim was made during a House Oversight Subcommittee on Health hearing. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Social justice

Opinion | There Is No Way to Live a Life Without Regret

The ongoing debate over transgender and gender-nonconforming children is causing people to discuss the decisions children are allowed to make and the potential consequences they may face.

Conservatives argue that those who identify as a different gender than their assigned sex are delusional and that biological reality should be followed.

Liberals and progressives believe that certain individuals are born in the wrong bodies and deserve to express their true gender identity. [ more ]

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Trans people are more likely to come from poorer backgrounds, study finds

Trans people are more likely to live in deprived areas and have worse mental health than the general population.

The number of trans people in the UK has significantly increased over the years. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Martina Navratilova Says Transgender Women Can't Be Lesbians

Martina Navratilova sparked controversy with her remarks on a tribute by Stonewall, opposing the inclusion of a transgender woman in Stonewall's Lesbian Visibility tribute.

Her remarks have been widely perceived as transphobic and come at a time when there are discussions about inclusivity within the LGBTQ+ community.

Rodney Wilson expressed his dismay at the exclusionary 'LGB without the TQ+' movement, stating that it is frustrating and sad. [ more ]

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Five ways you can be a better ally to trans people

Check in with trans people and support their mental health.

Challenge everyday transphobia and speak up against it.

Educate yourself and others about trans and non-binary issues. [ more ]

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I work with trans youth and it's clear our society is failing them

Transphobic hate crimes are increasing and young trans people are struggling with their mental health.

Section 28, a law that prohibited LGBTQ+ education, affected the availability of information for trans individuals.

78% of trans students in the UK still experience bullying. [ more ]

HuffPost

Texas School Will Allow Trans Student In School Musical After Major Backlash

Sherman Independent School District's board of trustees reversed a controversial decision and will allow a transgender student to play a lead role in a high school performance.

Residents express concern about the influence of conservative politics and religion on public schools.

Dozens of people shared their experiences and emphasized the need for better protections for LGBTQ+ students during a public comment section. [ more ]

Advocate.com

How Nazi Germany Persecuted Transgender People

A German court acknowledged that trans people were victimized by the Nazi regime, marking a significant milestone in recognizing their persecution during that time.

The acknowledgement by the court was followed by the Bundestag formally recognizing trans and cisgender queer people as victims of fascism.

Historians are now uncovering more cases of trans people under the Nazi regime, shedding light on their experiences during that period. [ more ]

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Trans+ History Week to celebrate lost queer history

QueerAF is launching Trans+ History Week in May 2024 to promote and celebrate the history of trans, non-binary, gender-diverse, and intersex people.

The week aims to reeducate people on LGBTQ+ history that has been lost or erased, including the Nazi raid on the world's first trans clinic and the burning of LGBTQ+ books.

Trans+ History Week highlights the need for greater recognition and understanding of the trans+ community's rich past and impact. [ more ]

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Catholic women's school to accept trans students

A Catholic women's college in Indiana will now accept applications from transgender women as part of a new non-discrimination policy.

The decision has faced backlash from anti-trans activists, but the college president insists they are not the first Catholic women's college to adopt such a policy.

The move is supported by the school's board of trustees and aligns with the mission of empowering women through education. [ more ]

New York Post

Christian high school sues after it's banned from all athletic tournaments for forfeiting game over transgender player

A Vermont high school is suing state officials for being banned from athletic and academic events after refusing to compete against a transgender player.

The school claims they were irreparably harmed by being denied participation and losing out on playing competitive sports and academic competitions.

The school, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, argues that their actions were based on their religious beliefs. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Democrats in Congress Introduce Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution

Members of Congress have introduced a resolution commemorating Transgender Day of Remembrance

The resolution highlights the violence and discrimination faced by transgender individuals

It emphasizes the need for a just and equal society for all [ more ]

Advocate.com

A Reflection on Transgender Day of Remembrance: We Deserve More

Transgender Day of Remembrance is a solemn occasion to honor the memories of trans individuals who have lost their lives.

Creating a world where Black trans women not only survive but thrive requires addressing systemic injustices and advocating for policy changes.

Education and fostering inclusivity are crucial in dismantling prejudices and promoting understanding. [ more ]

HuffPost

Biden Marks Transgender Day Of Remembrance: 'No Place For Hate In America'

President Biden emphasizes the need to fight against transgender discrimination on Transgender Day of Remembrance.

At least 26 transgender Americans were killed in the past year, highlighting the urgency of addressing anti-trans violence.

A total of 586 anti-transgender bills were proposed across 49 states in 2021, with 85 passing and 376 still active. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Trans People Continue to Be Murdered at Extreme Rates as Republicans Continue Pushing Transphobic Laws

Transgender and gender nonconforming people in the U.S. are killed at disproportionate rates compared to cisgender people.

90 percent of those killed were people of color. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Parenting

5 fathers of trans kids decide to take a fishing trip together. What happens next is beautiful.

The Dads is a new mini-documentary on Netflix that focuses on fathers of transgender people.

The film captures conversations about fatherhood, fighting for their children, and the obstacles they've faced.

The documentary highlights the importance of seeing more depictions of fathers supporting their trans children in media. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC LGBT

Why it's time for LGB to divorce T and Q

There is a growing movement within the LGBTQ+ community to separate the LGB (lesbian, gay, bisexual) community from the T (transgender) and Q (queer) communities.

Critics argue that the inclusion of the T and Q in the LGBTQ+ community is causing confusion and erosion of progress for sexual minorities.

The LGB Without the T movement is gaining momentum and pushing back against gender ideology and the inclusion of transgender issues. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Chicago

Ex-Chicago Police Sergeant Guilty in Transgender Woman's Sexual Assault Case

Former Chicago police sergeant James B. Sajdak pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor civil rights violation in relation to the 2019 sexual assault of a transgender woman.

The plea agreement resulted in a reduction in charges from a potential life sentence to a misdemeanor count with a maximum sentence of one year.

Sajdak had a history of citizen complaints, with 44 complaints filed against him throughout his career. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Trans people aren't responsible for teaching you how to love them

Dating someone who understands and supports your identity as a transgender person is a blessing.

Transgender people are often inundated with intrusive and inappropriate questions about their identity and transition.

Being asked overly personal questions can make transgender people feel like they're being treated as a spectacle or object. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Film

Watch These Icons Discuss the Importance of Films With Transgender Protagonists

The film Monica centers on a transgender woman as the protagonist, which is a rarity in mainstream cinema.

The film received critical acclaim and is generating Oscar buzz, with Trace Lysette potentially becoming the first trans woman nominated for Best Actress.

Monica is praised for its ability to tell a universally relatable story while centering a trans woman's experiences. [ more ]

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Film

A New Adaptation of Orlando Takes on the Trans Experience

Orlando, My Political Biography is a film that reimagines Virginia Woolf's novel with modern-day trans and nonbinary individuals as the protagonists.

The film blends authentic passages of Woolf's prose with reimagined ones, creating a conversation between past and present.

The filmmaker, Paul B Precadio, sees the film as a nonbinary work that challenges traditional documentary and fiction genres. [ more ]

New York Post

Texas school district reverses decision to bar transgender boy from playing male role in Oklahoma! production

A Texas school district reversed a decision to bar a transgender boy from playing a male role in a school production of 'Oklahoma!'

Initially, the school board paused the play after asserting that roles had to be played by students in accordance with their gender.

After an emotional board meeting and backlash, the school district decided to allow the transgender boy to play the male role. [ more ]

Advocate.com

How to Produce 'Gender Euphoria' for Trans and Nonbinary Youth

The Trevor Project released a research brief on gender euphoria among transgender and nonbinary youth.

Affirming communication, inclusivity and belonging, appearance affirmation, and support and respect were identified as key factors that contribute to gender euphoria.

Using correct pronouns without being told and being treated in ways that align with their gender identity were reported to make young transgender and nonbinary people feel euphoric. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Medicine

Your Kid Is Trans. You Live in Texas. There Are No Good Options.

Zeder's parents supported his gender transition from a young age.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton forced doctors at a medical center to stop providing gender-affirming care. [ more ]

Advocate.com

For Transgender Awareness Week, a Look at the Reality of Health Care for Trans Youth

The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) is launching a campaign called #HealthcareIsCaring to raise awareness about the importance of gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

The campaign aims to combat harmful legislation that is banning gender-affirming care for young trans people in conservative states across the U.S.

NCLR has successfully challenged state bans on medical care for transgender adolescents in Alabama, Florida, and Kentucky. [ more ]

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Five lies TERFs tell about the trans community - debunked

Misinformation targeting trans and non-binary people is still prevalent and serves an anti-trans agenda.

Transphobic arguments often stem from unfounded beliefs or discredited studies and reports.

One debunked myth is the claim that trans people don't exist or aren't valid. [ more ]

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8 months ago

Law

HHS Launches Civil Rights Investigation Into Vanderbilt's Sharing of Transgender Patient Data

Takeaway 1: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is under federal investigation for allegedly turning over transgender patients' medical records to the Tennessee attorney general. This investigation was launched after two VUMC patients filed a class-action lawsuit against the hospital.

Takeaway 2: VUMC's issues with transgender care began when 60 Republican members of the Tennessee House of Representatives raised concerns about the hospital's transgender care clinic. This scrutiny was further escalated when conservative columnist Matt Walsh criticized VUMC's clinic in a series of tweets, alleging that the hospital performed surgeries on minors.

Takeaway 3: In addition to the ongoing federal investigation, VUMC was also under investigation by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti for potential manipulation of medical billing codes to evade coverage limitations on gender-related treatment. This scrutiny has led to the suspension of gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 18 while the hospital completes an internal review of its clinical guidelines. [ more ]

New York Post

9 months ago

Fed-up parent slams 'dysfunctional' Browning School in wake of trans acceptance policy

The board member cites a lack of accountability and transparency among the school's administration as primary causes of the dysfunction.

The board member is calling for a complete overhaul of the school's administration in order to bring about much-needed change. [ more ]

New York Post

9 months ago

'Very upsetting': NYC's historic Browning School for boys to admit trans students

NYC's Browning School for Boys, a historic private school, will begin admitting transgender students for the first time in its history.

The Browning School's decision to admit transgender students reflects a larger shift towards inclusivity in private education.

The Browning School's move to accept transgender students is an important step in creating a more equitable and accessible educational environment for all students. [ more ]

New York Post

9 months ago

NY eyes data collection on LGBT residents under proposed law

A proposed law would require New York state agencies to collect data that more precisely identifies residents who identify as lesbian, gay and transgender, The Post has learned.The state Legislature passed a bill ordering agencies that collect data regarding ancestry or ethnic origin to also ask about sexual orientation or "gender identity expression."

New York Post

Democrats slam Brooklyn GOP Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny over anti-trans comments

Republican Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny faces harsh criticism after railing against transgender people at a Brooklyn community board meeting on Thursday."Who knows what self-evident truths is.Who is boy?Who is girl?"Brook-Krasny, who immigrated from the Soviet Union decades ago, said after invoking the Declaration of Independence to Community Board 10.

New York Post

Transgender bus driver to sue MTA after alleged attack inside women's locker room: docs

A transgender bus driver is suing the MTA after an alleged assault.Courtesy Ernesto "Nana" Mangual
A transgender female city bus driver plans to sue the MTA after allegedly being assaulted and told to use the mens' room, according to a new legal filing.Ernesto "Nana" Mangual, 36, claims another bus driver attacked her inside a women's locker room at the Eastchester Bus Depot in the Bronx March 17, police said.

The Sacramento Bee

Transgender people facing 'existential fear' in Florida look to California for acceptance

Niccole Scheib, 35, left, and Alice McGuire, 37, right, pose for this undated photograph.They plan to move from Florida to California this summer to escape the anti-LGBTQ policies in effect under Gov. Ron DeSantis.McGuire is a transgender woman.Niccole Scheib
Alice McGuireremembers the moment she began to feel "existential fear" about living in Florida.

The Sacramento Bee

California school district considers policy of outing transgender students to parents

Ventura County residents Finn Samson and Sabrina Silva hold a sign that reads "Support Transgender Kids" next to a transgender pride flag at a protest against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis outside the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley on March 5. Ventura County Star via USA Today Network
Chino Valley Unified School District staff would be required to out transgender children to their parents or guardians, under a proposal being considered by the school board Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

'When people understand our humanity, we win.' L.A. Pride parade celebration gets underway

(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/file photo)

Sebastian Soto wishes there could be an LGBTQ+ Pride parade every day - in every city and every country in the world.Alas, that's not the case.But for Soto, who is gay, there was plenty of joy and laughter to be had Sunday at the Los Angeles Pride parade, one of the nation's oldest and biggest LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations.

Los Angeles Times

Toluca Lake church pastor undeterred after LGBTQ+ pride banner slashed

(Courtesy of Mark Stephenson)

A LGBTQ+ pride banner hanging outside a Toluca Lake church was found slashed down the middle Wednesday morning, marking one of the latest examples of pride symbols being targeted for vandalism across the nation.Harmony Toluca Lake, a campus of the Hollywood United Methodist Church, has displayed a pride banner every Pride Month for the last seven years he's been there, Pastor Mark Stephenson said.

Medscape

Mental health

Suicide Attempts Three Times More Likely in Bisexual Women

Patient-centric care is critical for optimizing patient outcomes and should be a priority for healthcare providers.

The use of digital health technologies can help to improve patient engagement and enhance the quality of care.

Healthcare providers should be cognizant of the importance of patient education and ensure that they provide comprehensive and accurate information. [ more ]

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US politics

Trump repeatedly celebrated the inclusion of transgender women in his beauty pageant

Years before he said he was running for president to defeat the cult of gender ideology, Donald Trump welcomed and praised the inclusion of transgender women in the Miss Universe pageant.In since unreported radio and television interviews from spring and summer 2012, Trump celebrated the interest in a 23-year-old transgender woman named Jenna Talackova participating in a Canadian pageant.

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

The Xbox logo controversy explained

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There's nothing like a good logo design controversy to excite the internet, and Xbox dropped a stunner this week when it appeared to set fire to its Pride Month logo, turning it into a burning inferno.Cue headlines like 'Xbox changes Pride logo to burning fires of hell'.Did Xbox really want to suggest that members of the LGBTQ community are going to hell?

Washington Post

DC food

Review | The Renwick Invitational showcases contemporary Native craft

Joe Feddersen's monoprint "Bestiary 5" is part of "Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023" at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.(Photo by Rebekah Johnson Photography/Courtesy of the artist) Traditional craft motifs and techniques underlie the 55 works on view in "Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023," the 10th installment of the Renwick Gallery's biennial showcase of contemporary craft.

KQED

Independent films

Elliot Page Shares Struggles and Former Selves in Engaging New Memoir

It's an enormous shame - and likely a legally prescribed one - that Page doesn't name names here.The party incident is not the only time Page doesn't point fingers as directly as I wish he could.Page writes extensively of a closeted actress that he met while making a movie together.They had a prolonged secret affair that ended in heartbreak for Page - a pain made worse by running into her at a party while she was on a date with a man.

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5 Things to Know About Doug Burgum

Doug Burgum has at least a couple of things going for him: He is a sitting governor, which is the most common steppingstone to the United States presidency, and he has deep pockets.But Mr. Burgum, the two-term Republican governor of North Dakota, nonetheless entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday with a notable disadvantage: The 99.8 percent of Americans who don't live in North Dakota are unlikely to know much about him.

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Toronto

Why Elliot Page is speaking out about being trans 'in this climate of such intense hostility' | CBC News

Elliot Page remembers the first time, as a teen, he tried to tell a friend he might be bisexual only for the friend to laugh at him and say he wasn't.Around the same time, he tried to tell his mother that, actually, he thought he might be gay.She shut him down, too."She just snapped," Page told CBC Chief Correspondent and host of The National Adrienne Arsenault.

Los Angeles Times