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fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

Trump celebrates the Trans Day of Visibility by attacking trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump issued a statement attacking trans people and detailing measures taken to restrict their rights during his presidency.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trump claims Democrats want to 'change the sex of your kid' during tarmac rant

Trump continues to frame support for transgender rights as extreme while pushing for stricter immigration policies and the SAVE America Act.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

Trump celebrates the Trans Day of Visibility by attacking trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump issued a statement attacking trans people and detailing measures taken to restrict their rights during his presidency.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trump claims Democrats want to 'change the sex of your kid' during tarmac rant

Trump continues to frame support for transgender rights as extreme while pushing for stricter immigration policies and the SAVE America Act.
#protests
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
NYC LGBT

Thousands nationwide came together to fight back against widespread transphobia on TDOV - LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Thousands nationwide came together to fight back against widespread transphobia on TDOV - LGBTQ Nation

Demonstrations for Trans Day of Visibility occurred nationwide amid rising anti-trans rhetoric, highlighting the ongoing fight for transgender rights.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

The Idaho legislature isn't governing. It's hunting transgender people

Idaho law criminalizes transgender bathroom use, making it a felony, reflecting a significant regression in LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

South Africa was on the cutting edge of LGBTQ+ equality. Why hasn't it banned conversion therapy? - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy has damaging effects on transgender individuals, and Africa's historical acceptance of queer identities contrasts sharply with current intolerance.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

The Idaho legislature isn't governing. It's hunting transgender people

Idaho law criminalizes transgender bathroom use, making it a felony, reflecting a significant regression in LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 3/25/26

A new bill in Tennessee targets gender-neutral titles used by teachers, causing fear and unwanted attention among educators.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Senate blocks Trump-backed trans sports ban in Republican voting bill

Senate Democrats blocked a Republican amendment to bar transgender girls and women from female school sports during a contentious debate over the SAVE America Act.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

South Africa was on the cutting edge of LGBTQ+ equality. Why hasn't it banned conversion therapy? - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy has damaging effects on transgender individuals, and Africa's historical acceptance of queer identities contrasts sharply with current intolerance.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Transgender woman defies Kansas bathroom law inside state Capitol

A transgender woman protested Kansas restroom law by using a restricted restroom, highlighting the law's impact on transgender rights.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Only one state still opposes marriage equality. Is it yours? - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of Republicans support transgender rights, while Mississippi and Arkansas show the lowest support for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Only one state still opposes marriage equality. Is it yours? - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of Republicans support transgender rights, while Mississippi and Arkansas show the lowest support for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ protections.
#idaho
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Idaho governor signs law making transgender bathroom use a felony

Idaho's new law criminalizes transgender individuals for using bathrooms that align with their gender identity, imposing severe penalties.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Idaho Senate Republicans send transgender bathroom bill with felony penalties to governor

Idaho Senate passed a bill criminalizing transgender individuals for using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Idaho Senate Republicans rush toward passing transgender bathroom criminalization bill

Idaho Senate is advancing a bill criminalizing transgender individuals for using bathrooms that match their gender identity.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Idaho Senate takes up bill to jail trans people for using public bathrooms

Idaho's House Bill 752 could criminalize restroom use for transgender individuals, requiring them to use facilities based on their sex assigned at birth.
#bathroom-bill
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Idaho's bathroom bill isn't just about bathrooms. It never was

Idaho's HB 752 extends beyond bathrooms, promoting societal scrutiny of gender identity and punishing ambiguity under the guise of order.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Idaho's bathroom bill leaves transgender men like me with an impossible choice: jail or violence

Trans individuals face criminalization under HB752 for using bathrooms that align with their gender identity, risking jail time for simply existing in those spaces.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Now Kristi Noem wants privacy

Kristi Noem's policies on identity and privacy reveal a contradiction in her approach to transgender rights and personal scrutiny.
LGBT
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trans People Behind Bars Share How They Are Navigating the Dangers of Visibility

Transgender individuals in prison face increased violence and discrimination, exacerbated by negative media portrayals and political rhetoric.
Philosophy
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Why I created a transgender Jesus for our time

Art can serve as a powerful response to the marginalization of transgender people and reclaim identities in a time of division.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Transgender military community gathers to honor its own as Trump's ban grinds forward

Transgender service members continue to face challenges under current military policies despite their historical contributions and ongoing advocacy for rights and recognition.
#title-ix
fromFortune
3 days ago
LGBT

Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports | Fortune

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trump DOJ sues Minnesota over its trans-inclusive school sports policies - LGBTQ Nation

The DOJ is suing Minnesota for allowing transgender girls to compete in sports matching their gender identity, claiming it violates Title IX.
LGBT
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports | Fortune

The Trump administration sued Minnesota for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports, claiming violations of Title IX.
#visibility
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Entertainer Ts Madison calls out Republicans' anti-trans politics of fear

Visibility as a transgender person is an act of defiance and essential for advocacy.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Entertainer Ts Madison calls out Republicans' anti-trans politics of fear

Visibility as a transgender person is an act of defiance and essential for advocacy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans people could face life in prison under bathroom ban passed by Idaho legislature - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's legislature passed a bathroom ban criminalizing transgender individuals' use of certain facilities, with severe penalties including potential life imprisonment.
#billboard-campaign
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

'God made trans people' billboards hit Kansas highways after state revokes transgender people's IDs

A billboard campaign in Kansas promotes visibility for trans people amid recent laws invalidating their driver's licenses.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

'God made trans people' billboards hit Kansas highways after state revokes transgender people's IDs

A billboard campaign in Kansas promotes visibility for trans people amid recent laws invalidating their driver's licenses.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

GOP bill would make it optional to respect trans teachers' honorifics - LGBTQ Nation

A Tennessee bill would allow students to use non-preferred honorifics for trans and nonbinary teachers, raising concerns about respect and identity in education.
Books
fromMashable
6 days ago

J.K. Rowling controversy: A timeline of her transformation

J.K. Rowling transformed from a beloved author to a prominent figure in the anti-transgender movement, leveraging her social media influence.
#legislation
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

South Carolina Senate passes bill restricting transgender students' bathroom use

South Carolina Senate approved a bill restricting transgender students' access to bathrooms and locker rooms based on sex assigned at birth.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

South Carolina Senate passes bill restricting transgender students' bathroom use

South Carolina Senate approved a bill restricting transgender students' access to bathrooms and locker rooms based on sex assigned at birth.
Higher education
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
6 days ago

Ann Rostow: Profiles in Courage - San Francisco Bay Times

California State University System sued the Trump administration for demanding changes to transgender athlete records, asserting legal protections under Title IX.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

DOJ will investigate California & Maine over trans inmates in women's prisons - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump Administration is investigating transgender women in women's prisons, citing safety and constitutional rights ahead of the mid-term elections.
#tennessee
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Tennessee House passes de facto transgender registry bill

Tennessee lawmakers advanced a bill requiring data collection on gender-affirming care, raising concerns about tracking and identifying transgender individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

GOP lawmakers approve bill to let patients sue doctors for "coercing" them into gender transitions - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing lawsuits against doctors for gender transition coercion up to 18 years after care.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Tennessee House passes de facto transgender registry bill

Tennessee lawmakers advanced a bill requiring data collection on gender-affirming care, raising concerns about tracking and identifying transgender individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

GOP lawmakers approve bill to let patients sue doctors for "coercing" them into gender transitions - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing lawsuits against doctors for gender transition coercion up to 18 years after care.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
6 days ago

Oakland City Council Reaffirms Commitment to Gender-Affirming Care - San Francisco Bay Times

"Gender-affirming care is life-saving care. Our healthcare providers must not crumble under Trump administration pressure. By safeguarding this care, we are reaffirming a community that values the wellbeing of all its residents."
SF LGBT
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

DOJ to investigate California over housing of trans inmates at women's prisons

The DOJ is investigating California women's prisons for potential unconstitutional treatment of biological male prisoners and its impact on female inmates.
#workplace-harassment
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Transgender woman sues Michigan homeless shelter for workplace harassment

A transgender woman is suing a homeless shelter for workplace harassment and discrimination related to her gender identity.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trans movie editor sues Dreamworks after being forced to work from home to avoid harassment - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender assistant editor at DreamWorks sued the studio and NBCUniversal for alleged anti-trans harassment, including deadnaming, outing, and hostile conduct by a supervisor.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Transgender woman sues Michigan homeless shelter for workplace harassment

A transgender woman is suing a homeless shelter for workplace harassment and discrimination related to her gender identity.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trans movie editor sues Dreamworks after being forced to work from home to avoid harassment - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender assistant editor at DreamWorks sued the studio and NBCUniversal for alleged anti-trans harassment, including deadnaming, outing, and hostile conduct by a supervisor.
Women
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Girlguiding gives trans girls and women until September to leave

Transgender girls and women in Girlguiding must leave by September 2026 under new rules following a supreme court ruling on gender.
#golf
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport - LGBTQ Nation

Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA over a new rule banning trans women from competing in women's golf.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport - LGBTQ Nation

Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA over a new rule banning trans women from competing in women's golf.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

Portugal advances three sweeping bills targeting trans rights

The proposals would ban gender-affirming care for trans youth, require adults to obtain permission from a medical team before changing their name or sex marker on civil documents, and limit discussion of 'gender ideology' in schools for under 18s.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Senate confirms brawler Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security Department after Kristi Noem

Mullin's confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security places him in charge of a vast agency, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Transportation Security Administration, central to immigration enforcement and domestic security policy.
SF politics
#voting-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Senators must reject Trump's expanding anti-trans agenda in SAVE America Act, advocates warn

Over 30 LGBTQ+ and civil rights organizations oppose S. 1383, arguing it restricts voting access and targets transgender people through citizenship documentation requirements that burden those with mismatched identity documents.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Senators must reject Trump's expanding anti-trans agenda in SAVE America Act, advocates warn

Over 30 LGBTQ+ and civil rights organizations oppose S. 1383, arguing it restricts voting access and targets transgender people through citizenship documentation requirements that burden those with mismatched identity documents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

RFK Jr overstepped in declaring gender-affirming treatments unsafe, judge rules

Judge Mustafa Kasubhai ruled that Kennedy had flouted standard procedures before publishing the declaration and said the issue raised questions about democracy. The notion that I will go forward and issue a declaration and see if we can get away with it' is not a principle of governance that adheres to the overarching commitment to a democratic republic that requires the rule of law to be regarded and respected and honored as a sacred.
LGBT
#gender-affirming-care
Healthcare
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

RFK tried to ban trans care for minors. A federal judge just stopped him. - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Oregon ruled against HHS Secretary Kennedy's declaration on gender-affirming care for minors, impacting proposed nationwide rules.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Senate GOP bends to pressure from Trump & announces anti-trans riders to SAVE America Act - LGBTQ Nation

Senate Republicans propose adding transgender restrictions to the SAVE America Act, including bans on gender-affirming care for minors and trans athletes in women's sports.
Healthcare
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

RFK tried to ban trans care for minors. A federal judge just stopped him. - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Oregon ruled against HHS Secretary Kennedy's declaration on gender-affirming care for minors, impacting proposed nationwide rules.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Senate GOP bends to pressure from Trump & announces anti-trans riders to SAVE America Act - LGBTQ Nation

Senate Republicans propose adding transgender restrictions to the SAVE America Act, including bans on gender-affirming care for minors and trans athletes in women's sports.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

New York judge refuses to seal trans name change request - again - LGBTQ Nation

An appellate court repeatedly overturns a New York judge's refusal to seal transgender name change records, citing inadequate justification for denying privacy protections that expose applicants to discrimination and harassment.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Tennessee Republicans advance bill targeting what students can call transgender educators

Tennessee lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit schools from requiring students to use transgender teachers' preferred honorifics, expanding existing restrictions on pronoun usage.
#kansas-legislation
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
LGBT

This trans lawmaker's colleagues voted to take away her driver's license. She's still hard at work. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

This trans lawmaker's colleagues voted to take away her driver's license. She's still hard at work. - LGBTQ Nation

Kansas State Rep. Abi Boatman, a transgender Air Force veteran, delivered a viral speech opposing SB 244, legislation that revokes transgender people's documents, restricts bathroom access, and creates legal incentives to sue transgender individuals.
LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Transgender people as legal scapegoats | amNewYork

Kansas enacted a law revoking transgender individuals' updated driver's licenses and birth certificates, creating legal jeopardy for driving and bathroom use while enabling citizen lawsuits against transgender people.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is running a conversion therapy program. We must not let it stand

The Federal Bureau of Prisons issued a policy on February 19, 2026, that bans hormone therapy for transgender inmates, strips social accommodations, and mandates forced psychological treatment, constituting a government-run conversion therapy program.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

Tennessee GOP advances bill that would create public list of trans residents

House Bill 754 is put forward as a measure to make insurance companies that cover gender-affirming care also provide coverage for "detransition procedures", it goes much further, mandating the collection of sensitive details from providers including patient treatment timelines, prescription or surgery information, a patient's location data, and a patient's age and biological sex.
Healthcare
#judicial-conduct
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Crybaby Trump judge rants about "swinging d**ks" in anti-trans opinion - LGBTQ Nation

A Trump-appointed federal judge used vulgar language in a dissent opposing a state anti-discrimination ruling that required a women's-only spa to serve pre-operative transgender women, prompting 27 judges to denounce his conduct.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Trump-appointed judge's dissent is called out as 'vulgar' in 9th Circuit trans rights case

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld transgender people's right to access sex-segregated facilities, prompting a dissenting judge's vulgar opinion that drew criticism from 26 fellow judges for undermining court credibility.
NYC LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

We Have a Winner for Most Grotesque Supreme Court Audition Yet

Judge Lawrence VanDyke issued a vulgar dissent attacking transgender rights protections, prompting an unprecedented rebuke from 29 colleagues across ideological lines.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Crybaby Trump judge rants about "swinging d**ks" in anti-trans opinion - LGBTQ Nation

A Trump-appointed federal judge used vulgar language in a dissent opposing a state anti-discrimination ruling that required a women's-only spa to serve pre-operative transgender women, prompting 27 judges to denounce his conduct.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Trump-appointed judge's dissent is called out as 'vulgar' in 9th Circuit trans rights case

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld transgender people's right to access sex-segregated facilities, prompting a dissenting judge's vulgar opinion that drew criticism from 26 fellow judges for undermining court credibility.
NYC LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

We Have a Winner for Most Grotesque Supreme Court Audition Yet

Judge Lawrence VanDyke issued a vulgar dissent attacking transgender rights protections, prompting an unprecedented rebuke from 29 colleagues across ideological lines.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Conservatives rage at Nancy Mace for invading opposite sex spaces like she claims trans people do - LGBTQ Nation

I didn't fight like hell to become the first woman to graduate from The Citadel just for some man in a miniskirt to take away that achievement. Protecting women's accomplishments isn't a political talking point for me - it's personal.
Women in technology
#bathroom-bills
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
#voting-restrictions
US politics
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

GOP SAVE Act rewrite ties voting restrictions to policies targeting trans people

Senate Republicans introduced a SAVE Act rewrite combining federal voting restrictions with provisions targeting transgender people, including citizenship requirements, photo ID mandates, mail-in voting limits, sports participation bans, and criminal penalties for gender-affirming care for minors.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Senate Republicans' last-minute SAVE Act rewrite includes anti-transgender provisions

Senate Republicans proposed an amendment combining federal voting restrictions with policies targeting transgender people, including citizenship requirements for voter registration and bans on transgender athletes in school sports.
US politics
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

GOP SAVE Act rewrite ties voting restrictions to policies targeting trans people

Senate Republicans introduced a SAVE Act rewrite combining federal voting restrictions with provisions targeting transgender people, including citizenship requirements, photo ID mandates, mail-in voting limits, sports participation bans, and criminal penalties for gender-affirming care for minors.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Senate Republicans' last-minute SAVE Act rewrite includes anti-transgender provisions

Senate Republicans proposed an amendment combining federal voting restrictions with policies targeting transgender people, including citizenship requirements for voter registration and bans on transgender athletes in school sports.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

Police Scotland reverse Nicola Sturgeon's trans self-ID guidance

Now, the Scottish police force will record biological sex and separately note whether the individual is transgender. This new policy will apply to all victims and complainers, suspected and accused people, and people at risk across all crimes and offences.
LGBT
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

4 states move anti-trans ballot measures to voters for 2026 midterm election

Republican-backed ballot initiatives targeting transgender rights are advancing in at least four states for 2026, representing a strategic shift from failed legislative efforts to direct voter appeals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

His parents cut him off for being trans. He'll graduate on time thanks to the kindness of strangers. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender MIT student received nearly $90,000 in community fundraising support after his parents cut financial aid and he faced eviction from student housing due to his gender identity.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Appeals court rebukes New York judge for repeatedly refusing to seal trans name change records

We are once again confronted with the denial of a sealing request in a Civil Rights Law article 6 proceeding - by the same Supreme Court justice - predicated on amorphous 'public interest concerns,' wrote Appellate Judge Eddie J. McShan in a ruling, highlighting the pattern of Walsh's decisions.
Law
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

At Creating Change, LGBTQ+ activists gathered to confront turbulent times

The National LGBTQ Task Force's Creating Change conference gathered 2,000 activists in Washington, D.C. to build long-term movement infrastructure and community resilience amid targeted attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/18/26

The Pulse nightclub in Orlando, site of a 2016 mass shooting that killed 49 people, is being demolished ten years later, with survivors sharing their experiences during the process.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Idaho Republicans pass bill making it a felony for transgender people to use public bathrooms

Idaho House passed legislation making it a felony for transgender people to use bathrooms matching their gender identity, with penalties up to five years in prison for repeat offenses.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/17/26

A federal judge has blocked RFK Jr.'s dangerous changes to childhood vaccine policy. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, a former senior CDC official featured on The Advocate's January/February cover, called the ruling "big news" and a win for science and the law.
Right-wing politics
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hampstead ponds trans access legal appeal allowed

A Court of Appeal ruling allows Sex Matters to proceed with a legal challenge against Hampstead Heath's policy permitting trans people to use single-sex facilities matching their identified gender.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Trans editor sues DreamWorks over harassment on 'Bad Guys 2'

A transgender editor on The Bad Guys 2 sued DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal for anti-trans discrimination, alleging harassment, retaliation, and denial of work opportunities after reporting workplace misconduct.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

White House press secretary ties voting bill to unrelated anti-trans Trump agenda in Fox News appearance

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt promoted the SAVE America Act on Fox News, describing it as election restrictions combined with culture war priorities including voter ID requirements, citizenship proof, mail-in ballot restrictions, bans on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, and transgender sports participation restrictions.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Donald Trump calls Dem. candidate an "insult to Jesus" for supporting trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Trump criticized Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico as 'whacked out' for supporting transgender people and referencing Talarico's statement that God is nonbinary.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

State Department visa rule sets stage for ICE scrutiny of transgender immigrants

The U.S. State Department implemented a new immigration rule requiring visa applicants to identify their sex assigned at birth, creating potential risks for transgender and nonbinary travelers through document mismatches and visa denials.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Donald Trump attacks trans women in Women's History Month proclamation

Trump's Women's History Month proclamation criticizes 'gender ideology' and promotes policies restricting federal recognition of transgender identities and protections.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Ninth Circuit Judge, Who of Course Is a Trump Appointee, Issues Vulgar Dissent In Case Involving Trans Women

A Trump-appointed Ninth Circuit judge used vulgar language about trans women in a dissent opposing a ruling requiring a Korean spa to admit trans women, drawing criticism from dozens of fellow judges.
#eu-law
EU data protection
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

EU court tells member states: gender marker changes are the law - LGBTQ Nation

The EU Court of Justice ruled that member states must allow transgender citizens to update their names and gender markers on identification documents, as bans violate freedom of movement rights guaranteed across the European Union.
EU data protection
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

EU court tells member states: gender marker changes are the law - LGBTQ Nation

The EU Court of Justice ruled that member states must allow transgender citizens to update their names and gender markers on identification documents, as bans violate freedom of movement rights guaranteed across the European Union.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Iowa bans cities and towns from protecting transgender citizens' civil rights

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law prohibiting local governments from protecting transgender residents' civil rights, preventing cities from enacting stronger protections than state law.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/13/26

State legislatures are passing conflicting LGBTQ+ legislation, with most restricting queer rights while Pennsylvania advances employment protections for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive workers.
NYC LGBT
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

New York City Law Requires Hospitals To Post Trans Patient Rights

New York City's Local Law 126 requires hospitals to display signs informing transgender patients of their rights, including being addressed by preferred names and pronouns, and to publish lists of gender-affirming services.
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