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NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Liev Schreiber opens up for first time about transgender daughter Kai: She's 'a fighter'

Liev Schreiber supports his daughter Kai's transgender identity, embracing her journey and advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
8 hours ago

'Lesser-known D-Day' strikes as Pentagon purges transgender patriots serving in the U.S. military

The Pentagon's directive forces transgender service members to resign or face dismissal, impacting military readiness and contradicting American values.
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Combat vet Paul Rieckhoff warns trans military purge is 'tip of the spear' in Trump's war on all Americans

NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Liev Schreiber opens up for first time about transgender daughter Kai: She's 'a fighter'

Liev Schreiber supports his daughter Kai's transgender identity, embracing her journey and advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
8 hours ago

'Lesser-known D-Day' strikes as Pentagon purges transgender patriots serving in the U.S. military

The Pentagon's directive forces transgender service members to resign or face dismissal, impacting military readiness and contradicting American values.
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Combat vet Paul Rieckhoff warns trans military purge is 'tip of the spear' in Trump's war on all Americans

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#mental-health
fromPsychology Today
13 hours ago
LGBT

Book Bans Harm Vulnerable Youth

Anti-LGBTQIA+ policies threaten the safety and mental health of LGBTQIA+ children, often without parents' awareness of the dangers imposed by societal norms.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Utah Republicans ignore study supporting gender-affirming care for trans youth. It's research they demanded

Republican leaders in Utah continue to ignore evidence supporting gender-affirming care for trans minors, despite a comprehensive report demonstrating its benefits.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
13 hours ago

Book Bans Harm Vulnerable Youth

Anti-LGBTQIA+ policies threaten the safety and mental health of LGBTQIA+ children, often without parents' awareness of the dangers imposed by societal norms.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Utah Republicans ignore study supporting gender-affirming care for trans youth. It's research they demanded

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#human-rights
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Britain tries to make sense of landmark ruling on transgender people

The Supreme Court ruling clarified definitions of womanhood, but has led to significant chaos and unrest regarding transgender rights in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

EHRC commissioner calls for trans people to accept reduced rights

Transgender rights will be curtailed following the Supreme Court ruling, according to an EHRC commissioner, due to past misinformation about these rights.
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Britain tries to make sense of landmark ruling on transgender people

The Supreme Court ruling clarified definitions of womanhood, but has led to significant chaos and unrest regarding transgender rights in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

EHRC commissioner calls for trans people to accept reduced rights

Transgender rights will be curtailed following the Supreme Court ruling, according to an EHRC commissioner, due to past misinformation about these rights.
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#legislation
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats' final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is leading efforts to halt the expulsion of transgender military personnel.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Republicans seek more state laws on transgender people, putting Democrats on the spot

Republicans are focusing on transgender issues in state legislatures, filing many restrictive bills affecting civil rights and sports participation.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats' final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is leading efforts to halt the expulsion of transgender military personnel.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Republicans seek more state laws on transgender people, putting Democrats on the spot

Republicans are focusing on transgender issues in state legislatures, filing many restrictive bills affecting civil rights and sports participation.
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#high-school-sports
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Trump pressured Gavin Newsom over trans teen athlete. Then California changed its track championship rules

California expanded track and field eligibility amidst Trump's threats over transgender athlete inclusion.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
SF politics

CNN Anchor Confronts Attorney for Misgendering in Heated Clash Over Trans Athlete: Who Is Her?!'

The debate over transgender athletes in high school sports highlights conflicts between federal and state laws regarding gender identity and fair competition.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Trans athlete singled out by Trump wins gold anyway: 'I'm not scared of them'

AB Hernandez remains positive despite political controversy, focusing on track and her achievements.
California's track authority changed eligibility rules impacting trans athletes amid political pressure.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Trump pressured Gavin Newsom over trans teen athlete. Then California changed its track championship rules

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#lgbtq-rights
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Pride Month begins with celebrations across the world | Here's what to expect

Pride Month blends celebration and protest, spotlighting LGBTQ+ rights and issues worldwide.
It commemorates the Stonewall Inn raid, catalyzing the gay rights movement since 1970.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Pride Month begins with celebrations across the world | Here's what to expect

Pride Month blends celebration and protest, spotlighting LGBTQ+ rights and issues worldwide.
It commemorates the Stonewall Inn raid, catalyzing the gay rights movement since 1970.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala

The Equality PAC National Pride Gala highlighted commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights amid political challenges.
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#lgbtq
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Massive quilt celebrating transgender Americans to be unveiled on the National Mall - in photos

The Freedom to Be monument quilt symbolizes defiance and hope for the transgender community amid increasing legislation against LGBTQ+ rights.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Transgender business owner in Los Angeles attacked again

A transgender business owner in Los Angeles was assaulted multiple times by the same attackers, emphasizing the violence faced by transgender individuals.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis rejects conservative guests' anti-trans disinformation on live CNN panel

GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis defended LGBTQ+ representation in schools against conservative views advocating for parental-only influence.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new ruling cuts protections for transgender workers

A recent ruling limits workplace protections for transgender employees, altering the EEOC's guidance on harassment under the new administration.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Federal prison inmates can get gender-affirming care as court blocks Trump order

Judge blocks Trump's executive order denying gender-affirming care to transgender inmates in federal prisons, allowing access to necessary treatments.
NYC LGBT
fromNBC News
1 day ago

WorldPride gathers in Washington as Trump rolls back LGBTQ rights

WorldPride in Washington highlights LGBTQ pride and activism against the Trump administration's rollback of rights.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Massive quilt celebrating transgender Americans to be unveiled on the National Mall - in photos

The Freedom to Be monument quilt symbolizes defiance and hope for the transgender community amid increasing legislation against LGBTQ+ rights.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Transgender business owner in Los Angeles attacked again

A transgender business owner in Los Angeles was assaulted multiple times by the same attackers, emphasizing the violence faced by transgender individuals.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis rejects conservative guests' anti-trans disinformation on live CNN panel

GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis defended LGBTQ+ representation in schools against conservative views advocating for parental-only influence.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new ruling cuts protections for transgender workers

A recent ruling limits workplace protections for transgender employees, altering the EEOC's guidance on harassment under the new administration.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Federal prison inmates can get gender-affirming care as court blocks Trump order

Judge blocks Trump's executive order denying gender-affirming care to transgender inmates in federal prisons, allowing access to necessary treatments.
NYC LGBT
fromNBC News
1 day ago

WorldPride gathers in Washington as Trump rolls back LGBTQ rights

WorldPride in Washington highlights LGBTQ pride and activism against the Trump administration's rollback of rights.
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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why is there such a generational divide in views on sex and gender in Britain? | Susanna Rustin

Younger generations tend to support transgender rights more than older ones, reflecting a generational divide in attitudes toward identity and biology.
#school-policy
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

CA superintendent defends transgender athlete inclusion in school sports

California's public schools may face legal repercussions if they allow transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity, as per the DOJ's memo.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
LGBT

Georgia high school senior allegedly forced to withdraw from Christian school over transgender prom date - weeks before graduation

SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

CA superintendent defends transgender athlete inclusion in school sports

California's public schools may face legal repercussions if they allow transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity, as per the DOJ's memo.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
LGBT

Georgia high school senior allegedly forced to withdraw from Christian school over transgender prom date - weeks before graduation

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LGBT
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 days ago

Federal prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to transgender inmates, a judge says

Transgender inmates must receive hormone therapy and accommodations as mandated by a federal judge, despite Trump's executive order disrupting treatment.
SF LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Photo Essay: A transgender high school athlete navigates a fight she never asked for

Abi, a transgender athlete, bravely stood up for her rights during her graduation despite facing significant opposition and risks.
#politics
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Letters: Fear and anger, not age, separate the GOP and Democrats

Media mischaracterizes GOP and Democratic appeal to youth based on age.
Republican campaigns rely on fear and resentment, impacting men's perceptions of competition.
Transgender athletes should compete based on mental attributes, not physical.
Smog bill amendments do not adequately resolve issues for owners of older vehicles.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Jasmine Crockett shreds GOP's obsession with trans people over American problems with 'Trump or trans' game

Jasmine Crockett challenges GOP focus on transgender issues over pressing concerns affecting thousands of children in the U.S. during a House hearing.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Letters: Fear and anger, not age, separate the GOP and Democrats

Media mischaracterizes GOP and Democratic appeal to youth based on age.
Republican campaigns rely on fear and resentment, impacting men's perceptions of competition.
Transgender athletes should compete based on mental attributes, not physical.
Smog bill amendments do not adequately resolve issues for owners of older vehicles.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Jasmine Crockett shreds GOP's obsession with trans people over American problems with 'Trump or trans' game

Jasmine Crockett challenges GOP focus on transgender issues over pressing concerns affecting thousands of children in the U.S. during a House hearing.
more#politics
#education
SF parents
fromABC30 Fresno
4 days ago

DOJ threatens California public schools with legal action over CIF trans-athlete policy

California schools face potential legal action over transgender participation policies by June 9.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Justice Department to investigate California, back lawsuit over transgender kids in sports

Federal investigation launched into California's policies on transgender student athletes competing in sports.
Trump administration seeks to curtail transgender rights by supporting investigations against California schools.
SF parents
fromABC30 Fresno
4 days ago

DOJ threatens California public schools with legal action over CIF trans-athlete policy

California schools face potential legal action over transgender participation policies by June 9.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Justice Department to investigate California, back lawsuit over transgender kids in sports

Federal investigation launched into California's policies on transgender student athletes competing in sports.
Trump administration seeks to curtail transgender rights by supporting investigations against California schools.
more#education
#lgbtq-community
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
1 week ago

Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years for his role in the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, who died from a drug overdose.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

52% of anti-LGBTQ+ incidents targeted transgender and gender nonconforming people

Transgender and gender non-conforming individuals face the majority of anti-LGBTQ+ incidents, reflecting an increase in targeted violence and harassment.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
1 week ago

Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years for his role in the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, who died from a drug overdose.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

52% of anti-LGBTQ+ incidents targeted transgender and gender nonconforming people

Transgender and gender non-conforming individuals face the majority of anti-LGBTQ+ incidents, reflecting an increase in targeted violence and harassment.
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#donald-trump
SF LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Most LGBTQ adults in US don't feel transgender people are accepted: Poll

Six in ten LGBTQ adults see acceptance for gay and lesbian people, but much less for transgender individuals.
SF LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Most LGBTQ adults in US don't feel transgender people are accepted: Poll

Six in ten LGBTQ adults see acceptance for gay and lesbian people, but much less for transgender individuals.
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NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Transgender teens sue Kansas over 'harmful' gender-affirming care ban

Trans teens and their families are suing Kansas over a law banning gender-affirming care for youth with gender dysphoria, alleging constitutional violations.
#lgbtq-issues
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

I responded to a moderate's anti-trans sports views. Here's what happened

Transgender sports participation ignites debate around trans rights, revealing moderates' uncertainties.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

'Too strong for sports, too weak to serve?' Trans troops challenge Trump's military ban on 'The Daily Show'

Jordan Klepper highlights the unwavering dedication of transgender military service members despite the Trump administration's transgender military ban.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

BREAKING: Pentagon orders immediate stop to gender-affirming care for transgender troops

The Pentagon has halted gender-affirming health care for transgender service members despite prior court rulings favoring such care.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signs bill banning gender-affirming care for trans inmates

Georgia's new law bans state funding for gender-affirming care for most transgender inmates.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

I responded to a moderate's anti-trans sports views. Here's what happened

Transgender sports participation ignites debate around trans rights, revealing moderates' uncertainties.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

'Too strong for sports, too weak to serve?' Trans troops challenge Trump's military ban on 'The Daily Show'

Jordan Klepper highlights the unwavering dedication of transgender military service members despite the Trump administration's transgender military ban.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

BREAKING: Pentagon orders immediate stop to gender-affirming care for transgender troops

The Pentagon has halted gender-affirming health care for transgender service members despite prior court rulings favoring such care.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signs bill banning gender-affirming care for trans inmates

Georgia's new law bans state funding for gender-affirming care for most transgender inmates.
more#lgbtq-issues
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

J.K. Rowling uses 'Harry Potter' wealth to fund anti-transgender organization

J.K. Rowling is establishing a fund to support legal battles against transgender rights, promoting a controversial agenda on women's sex-based rights.
fromDefector
1 week ago

It's A Great Time To Be A Pathetic Loser | Defector

"There's nothing I can do about people's actions, just focus on my own," Hernandez told Castle. "I'm still a child, you're an adult, and for you to act like a child shows how you are as a person."
Right-wing politics
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Anti-trans measures don't just target transgender men and women - a sociologist explains how 'male' or 'female' categories miss the mark for nonbinary Americans

Trump's executive orders seek to limit recognition of transgender and nonbinary identities, enforcing a strict two-gender framework.
#trump-administration
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

BREAKING: Pentagon begins mass removal of transgender troops

The Pentagon is enforcing a directive to discharge transgender service members, with a deadline for voluntary resignation set for June 6.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

US to begin immediate removal of up to 1,000 trans military members

The Pentagon is removing 1,000 openly transgender military members following a Supreme Court decision allowing the enforcement of a ban.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Trump threatens to hold up federal funding for California over transgender athlete in women's sports

Trump threatens to withhold federal funds from California due to its support for transgender athletes in women's sports.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Trump news at a glance: military to immediately remove trans troops and use medical records to oust more

The Pentagon has begun implementing a directive to involuntarily remove transgender troops following a Supreme Court ruling.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US military commanders to be told to oust trans troops via medical checks

The U.S. military is implementing a directive to identify and remove transgender troops, following Trump administration policies.
SF LGBT
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

Walking On Eggshells': Meet the Trans Woman Fighting Trump's Bathroom Ban

LeAnne Withrow exemplifies the struggles transgender individuals face under military policies, feeling the impacts of political changes on personal identity and safety.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

BREAKING: Pentagon begins mass removal of transgender troops

The Pentagon is enforcing a directive to discharge transgender service members, with a deadline for voluntary resignation set for June 6.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

US to begin immediate removal of up to 1,000 trans military members

The Pentagon is removing 1,000 openly transgender military members following a Supreme Court decision allowing the enforcement of a ban.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Trump threatens to hold up federal funding for California over transgender athlete in women's sports

Trump threatens to withhold federal funds from California due to its support for transgender athletes in women's sports.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Trump news at a glance: military to immediately remove trans troops and use medical records to oust more

The Pentagon has begun implementing a directive to involuntarily remove transgender troops following a Supreme Court ruling.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US military commanders to be told to oust trans troops via medical checks

The U.S. military is implementing a directive to identify and remove transgender troops, following Trump administration policies.
SF LGBT
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

Walking On Eggshells': Meet the Trans Woman Fighting Trump's Bathroom Ban

LeAnne Withrow exemplifies the struggles transgender individuals face under military policies, feeling the impacts of political changes on personal identity and safety.
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#sports-inclusion
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#equality-act
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#supreme-court
SF LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Military colonel reacts to SCOTUS allowing transgender military ban

The Supreme Court allowed enforcement of a transgender military ban, impacting service members like Col. Bree Fram who express deep concern.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Supreme Court restores Maine lawmaker's voting abilities following ban over Facebook post about trans athlete

SF LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Military colonel reacts to SCOTUS allowing transgender military ban

The Supreme Court allowed enforcement of a transgender military ban, impacting service members like Col. Bree Fram who express deep concern.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Supreme Court restores Maine lawmaker's voting abilities following ban over Facebook post about trans athlete

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#discrimination
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed anti-trans student-athlete bill

Legislation bans transgender girls and women from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity, sparking controversy and claims of discrimination.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed anti-trans student-athlete bill

Legislation bans transgender girls and women from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity, sparking controversy and claims of discrimination.
more#discrimination
LGBT
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Wingnut Texas Judge Overrules SCOTUS Trans Decision Because YOLO - Above the Law

Judge Kacsmaryk seeks to undermine protections for transgender employees by reinterpreting precedents established in Bostock v. Clayton County.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

How Democrats Crushed a Despicable Anti-Trans Campaign and Won a Major Election

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert's campaign against trans rights backfired as Democrat John W. Ewing Jr. won in a surprising upset, signaling a political shift.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Father Ted creator denies harassing trans woman

Graham Linehan has pleaded not guilty to harassment and criminal damage against transgender activist Sophia Brooks, denying charges related to social media abuse and phone damage.
London politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Several conferences relocate north of the border as Canadians refuse to travel to the U.S. | CBC News

The Trump administration's policies deterred many Canadian sociologists from attending a conference in the U.S., prompting a venue change to Vancouver.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Footballer banned for trans comment wants FA apology

Teenager Cerys Vaughan demands an apology from the FA after being unfairly banned for comments made to a transgender opponent, impacting her life significantly.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Labour throwing trans people under the bus' says transgender councillor

Dylan Tippetts resigns from Labour, citing lack of support for transgender rights amid recent legal rulings.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Nancy Mace sits silently as Robert Garcia roasts her anti-trans record in House Oversight hearing

The hearing highlighted partisan conflicts over anti-trans legislation under the guise of sports oversight.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

MPs seek assurances from UK equalities watchdog over gender ruling

The cross-party letter from MPs emphasizes the need for the EHRC's guidance to consider transgender individuals adequately, and not solely follow the recent supreme court ruling.
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