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Left-wing politics
Washington Post
2 hours ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Title IX rules on trans athletes set for election-year delay

Transgender rights regulations are being finalized by the Biden administration, but rules regarding trans athletes will be delayed.
Athletics remains a contentious issue in the debate over transgender rights, especially concerning participation in girls' and women's sports.
Truthout
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Arkansas Lawmakers Want to Roll Back Transgender-Friendly License Policy

Transgender rights hinder proposal in Arkansas
ACLU opposing policy affecting non-binary and intersex individuals
Advocate.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden delivers spirited, optimistic State of the Union, leaving Republicans looking foolish

President Biden's State of the Union address focused on resilience, inclusivity, and hope for America's future.
Biden emphasized the importance of unity, confronting history, and supporting transgender rights in his address.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden pledges trans support in State of the Union, but his words ring hollow

President Biden reaffirmed support for transgender people in State of the Union address.
Some critics disappointed over repeated promises without concrete actions for LGBTQ+ community.
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LGBT
Truthout
16 hours ago
LGBT

GLAAD, Media Matters Call Out NYT for Excluding Transgender Voices

The New York Times excluded transgender voices in 66% of its trans issue coverage.
18% of articles quoted misinformation from anti-trans activists without factchecking.
Los Angeles Times
18 hours ago
LGBT

Sacramento council votes unanimously to become a sanctuary city for transgender people

Local governments adopting sanctuary measures for transgender people
California as a sanctuary state protecting transgender individuals
Advocate.com
1 day ago
LGBT

The horrific reality of transgender individuals in Texas prisons

Incarcerated individuals face consistent mistreatment and lack of protection, especially transgender and LGBTQIA+ members.
Transgender prisoners in Texas are subjected to harsh conditions and abuse, despite existing policies meant to protect them.
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
LGBT

Harkens back to the Aids quilt': using art as protest for the trans community

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates diversity and raises awareness of challenges faced by transgender community.
Transgender people in the US face increasing legislative challenges restricting their rights and access.
Poynter
3 days ago
LGBT

What are 'sex' and 'gender'? How these terms have changed and why states now want to define them - Poynter

Lawmakers are reevaluating the definitions of 'sex' and 'gender' in state laws.
Legislation may restrict access for transgender individuals and lead to discrimination.
LGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
LGBT

Georgia GOP hijacks mental health bill to make it anti-trans while Ohioans testify against new rules

State legislatures are implementing severe restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights, particularly transgender individuals.
There are ongoing legislative issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in various states, including bans on gender-affirming care and bathroom restrictions.
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New York Post
1 day ago
New York City

LI roller derby league suing Nassau County Exec over transgender sports ban

The Long Island Roller Rebels, an amateur roller derby league, is suing a county leader over an executive order excluding transgender players from using county-run fields.
The league's legal challenge, supported by the New York Civil Liberties Union, highlights the national debate on transgender athletes' rights in sports.
Education
truthout.org
5 days ago
Education

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Educational Gag Order Into Law

The comprehensive anti-diversity bill in Alabama bans transgender individuals from using bathrooms matching their gender identity on college campuses.
Senate Bill 129 in Alabama restricts DEI programs and events on college campuses, contributing to an environment where transgender individuals feel excluded and at risk.
LGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
Education

LGBTQ+ activists are fighting a Manhattan school district's plan to ban trans athletes

Transgender girls' sports ban proposed in Manhattan's largest school district.
LGBTQ+ allies and NY Attorney General push back against discriminatory bans.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago
Education

Teacher sacked after refusing to use trans student's new pronouns, tribunal told

Maths teacher sacked for refusing to use trans pupil's pronouns
Claim of unfair dismissal by Kevin Lister
The Nation
1 week ago
Education

Nex Benedict's Queer Classmates Say the Biggest Bullies Are the Politicians

Far-right targeting LGBTQ+ community in Owasso
Controversy surrounding Nex Benedict's death
Sacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
Education

Parental notification policies split opinions of California courts, Department of Education

Parental notification policies are being proposed across California to restrict the rights of transgender youth.
Recent court rulings are favoring controversial parental notification policies allowing schools to enforce them.
Advocate.com
2 weeks ago
Education

Owasso schools failed to protect Nex Benedict, say speakers at board meeting

Transgender teen Nex Benedict's death sparked anger and sorrow at an Owasso School Board meeting.
Concerns raised about bullying and school safety during the meeting.
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San Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago
LGBT

Trans Visibility as a Strategy for Progress - San Francisco Bay Times

TDOV celebrates trans people's contributions and raises awareness.
TDOV was founded to uplift the joy, accomplishments, and empowerment of trans communities.
LGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
LGBT

GOP senator says "satanic" liberals "ruined" sex education to turn kids transgender

Tommy Tuberville labels liberalism as a 'satanic cult' responsible for transgender youth.
Anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments expressed by Tuberville and Pence at far-right events.
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Trans man beaten and arrested by sheriff's deputy asks judge to be declared innocent

Trans man Emmett Brock was wrongly accused of felonies, lost his job, sued the deputy, and was declared innocent by a judge.
The deputy who arrested Emmett Brock may face consequences, including potentially losing his peace officer certification.
Social justice
Advocate.com
1 week ago
Social justice

Anti-transgender hate crimes spike, leading to calls for a public health emergency

Hate crimes against transgender individuals rising in Los Angeles County since 2016.
Challenges in reporting and prosecuting hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Man convicted of killing Black trans woman Dime Doe in 'historic' case

Ritter found guilty of murdering a Black transgender woman in a hate crime case under Shepard-Byrd Act.
Justice Department sends a strong message against bias-motivated violence and hate crimes.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Trans woman Tiffany Scott dies in custody at high-security Scottish prison

Transgender prisoner Tiffany Scott has died in HMP Grampian.
Justice system's approach to transgender prisoners in Scotland under scrutiny.
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Truthout
1 week ago
LGBT

Gulf South States Advance Bills to End Legal Recognition for Trans People

Three Gulf South states - Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama - introducing bills to define sex in a way that excludes trans individuals.
The bills fail to protect women's rights and aim to cease legal recognition of trans individuals by defining sex based on reproductive capabilities.
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Advocate.com
1 week ago
Health

Unfilled prescriptions, missed checkups, loneliness: States' anti-LGBTQ+ moves affect health

States are attempting to limit transgender rights through bathroom restrictions and exclusion from discrimination protections.
Efforts to weaken civil rights for trans people through state legislation have faced obstacles, with only five anti-LGBTQ+ bills passing this year.
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

WV Saw a Flurry of Anti-Trans Bills in 2024. Now, Most of Those Bills Are Dead.

More than 20 anti-LGBTQ+ bills died in West Virginia legislature's adjournment. Second state in a week showing resistance to anti-transgender attacks.
West Virginia legislators faced backlash for attempting to pass a bill excluding transgender individuals from legal protections, but Democratic lawmakers proposed amendments, leading to its failure.
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

21 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Die in Florida

21 out of 22 anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Florida were defeated, leaving one anti-diversity bill passed.
Specific bills like H599 and H1639 were rejected, avoiding severe restrictions on transgender individuals.
Slate Magazine
2 weeks ago
LGBT

The Right Is Running a Dangerous Scam Under the Banner of "Women's Rights." Don't Fall for It.

Over 475 new anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in the first nine weeks of 2024.
State Republicans are pushing bills titled the 'Women's Bill of Rights' to strip away LGBTQ+ rights.
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Advocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Southern states push forward with bills ending legal recognition for trans people

Anti-transgender legislation slowing down in some states
Gulf South states advancing bills to cease legal recognition of transgender individuals.
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Medicine

16 Attorneys General From Red States Threaten To Sue Maine for Healthcare Bill

Full spectrum reproductive and gender-affirming health care is vital.
Maine faces legal threats for bill protecting gender-affirming care.
Advocate.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Nebraska trans youth can access gender-affirming care, but only after invalidating therapy

Transgender youth in Nebraska face stringent requirements for gender-affirming care, including 40 hours of therapy and ongoing counseling.
Nebraska's regulations are seen as discriminatory and a barrier to gender-affirming care for young trans individuals.
Advocate.com
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Texas quietly restricts gender-affirming care for trans adults: 'Canary in the coalmine'

Texas Medicaid will no longer cover gender affirming care for transgender adults starting March 1.
The rule was implemented without public input, causing concern among LGBTQ+ rights groups.
LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
Public health

American Psychological Association takes a stand against bans on gender-affirming care for minors

APA opposes state laws restricting gender-affirming care for minors
APA highlights the positive impact of gender-affirming treatments and the threat of bans on mental health
Truthout
1 month ago
Public health

Will Maryland Become Next State to Pass a Transgender Sanctuary Law?

Maryland Senate Bill 119 aims to make Maryland a sanctuary state for transgender individuals and providers fleeing other states.
The bill includes several protections for transgender individuals, such as blocking enforcement of out-of-state subpoenas for medical records and preventing foreign financial judgments.
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Public health

Ohio yanks restrictions on trans healthcare for adults

Ohio's Health Department is reversing proposed restrictions on transgender adults while maintaining a ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
Ohio becomes the 23rd state to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors and the 24th to ban trans sports participation.
LGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Kansas judge rules trans people do not have the right to update their gender on driver's licenses

Judge ruled against gender marker change on licenses for transgender individuals
Lawsuit based on SB 180 resulted in denial of gender marker changes on licenses
Advocate.com
1 month ago
Education

Kansas AG says schools must out trans kids to their parents - even without a law requiring it

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has ordered school districts to disclose the gender identity of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming students to their parents.
Kansas does not have a law requiring this disclosure, but Kobach argues it is a violation of parental rights.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
Education

Kansas Attorney General demands schools out trans kids, with no law in place

Kansas Attorney General is demanding that public schools out trans and nonbinary students to their parents, despite there being no state law that requires it.
Kobach cited anti-LGBTQ+ group Parents Defending Education but could not point to a single state law that would require schools to forcibly out trans or nonbinary students.
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Education

Republican attorney general is telling schools to out trans kids

Kansas' attorney general is accusing school districts of allowing students to socially transition without parental knowledge.
Kansas law does not require schools to inform parents about their child's transgender or gender non-conforming status.
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Four teenagers set for trial next year over 'trans girl stabbing'

Four teenagers accused in transgender teenager stabbing trial set for January.
The alleged victim was subjected to a brutal, unprovoked transphobic attack near Harrow Leisure Centre.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Labour's Keir Starmer backs trans sports bans: 'Common sense has to prevail'

Keir Starmer supports bans on trans women in sports
Labour leader emphasizes sports governing bodies' role in decision-making
syracuse
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Women's roller derby league sues suburban NY county over ban on transgender athletes

Transgender athletes facing discrimination in New York
Legal battle over transgender athletes' access to county facilities
San Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Ann Rostow: Nordic Grey - San Francisco Bay Times

Western European countries like Norway are becoming more cautious towards transgender youth health treatments.
The political landscape in the United States is highly polarized when it comes to transgender rights and health care for minors.
San Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Ann Rostow: Whither the Transmen? - San Francisco Bay Times

Transgender rights issues persist despite progress
Legislation can create challenges for transgender individuals
LGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Nassau County exec sues New York AG Letitia James for the right to ban trans girls from sports

Blakeman filed a lawsuit against NY AG for transgender sports ban
NY AG Letitia James deemed Blakeman's executive order discriminatory and illegal
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Everything you need to know about trailblazing trans broadcaster India Willoughby

India Willoughby had a highly publicized online altercation with J.K. Rowling over misgendering and accusations of cosplaying a misogynistic male fantasy.
Willoughby has a significant history of advocating for trans rights despite facing backlash and death threats.
LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Trans folks in LA can safely cast their ballots at the country's first trans voting center

Transgender voting center opens in Los Angeles County for safe voting space
Promoting equity and inclusivity through dedicated voting spaces
Advocate.com
3 weeks ago
LGBT

North Carolina's Lt. Gov. faces backlash over anti-transgender remarks ahead of primaries

Anti-trans rhetoric in conservative politics under scrutiny after Nex Benedict's death in Oklahoma
Mark Robinson, North Carolina Lt. Gov., faces backlash for anti-trans views ahead of gubernatorial race
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
LGBT

Republican says trans people who need the toilet should 'find a corner outside'

Mark Robinson, a Republican politician, stated that trans women should be arrested for using women's public toilets.
North Carolina has passed several anti-LGBTQ+ bills, including limiting LGBTQ+ education in schools and banning certain gender-affirming care procedures.
Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

Trans women should be arrested over bathroom use, N.C. gubernatorial candidate says

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson made controversial remarks about transgender women using women's restrooms, saying they will be arrested.
Robinson's remarks drew comparisons to North Carolina's 2016 "bathroom bill" which required transgender people to use public bathrooms matching their birth certificates.
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

GOP official tells transgender people to defecate on public street corners

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson suggests transgender people should defecate on public street corners rather than using bathrooms matching their gender identity.
Robinson has a history of making viciously anti-LGBTQ+ comments, including comparing LGBTQ+ people to cow dung.
Advocate.com
3 weeks ago
LGBT

How you can make bathrooms safer for trans and nonbinary people

Trans and nonbinary people face challenges with safe bathroom access, even in states with trans-friendly policies.
Allies can play a significant role in supporting trans and nonbinary individuals by locating safe bathroom options and offering to be a bathroom buddy.
Truthout
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Missouri Bill Would Put Teachers Who Use Trans Kids' Pronouns on Sex Registry

Missouri House bill criminalizes teachers using transgender students' chosen pronouns.
Teachers may face felony charges, fines, imprisonment, and sex offender registry placement for supporting transgender students' social transitions.
www.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

'Male violence in a sacred space': Debate over trans women at Hampstead pond derailed

Trans women use Hampstead Heath pond
Controversy at Kenwood Ladies Pond Association
LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Republicans are bashing trans people to try to win over women voters. It won't work.

Republicans are attempting to win back women voters by introducing bills like 'Women's Bill of Rights' that focus on defining gender based on body parts.
Republican lawmakers are prioritizing attacking transgender people's rights instead of improving protections for women in the workplace or reproductive freedom.
LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Mississippi inmates may get to sue prisons if they're jailed with trans people

Inmates in Mississippi may soon be able to sue prisons over housing with transgender individuals
The bill defines sex as "biological sex observed or clinically verified at birth" for segregation purposes
Advocate.com
3 weeks ago
Education

BREAKING: Federal investigation opens into Owasso Public Schools after death of Nex Benedict

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is investigating Owasso Public Schools following a complaint regarding sex-based harassment incidents.
HRC President Kelley Robinson urged the Department of Education to act against harassment to prevent future tragedies and ensure justice for the late Nex Benedict.
Gay City News
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Letitia James threatens Nassau County executive over anti-trans sports policy

Cease-and-desist letter sent to rescind transgender sports ban
Legal action threatened if executive order not rescinded
Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
LGBT

AG Letitia James advocates for transgender rights in Colorado Supreme Court case

Attorney General Letitia James supports transgender customer's discrimination case against Masterpiece Cakeshop.
Coalition emphasizes importance of public accommodation laws in preventing discrimination and promoting societal well-being.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago
LGBT

LGBTQ+ community marches to Florida capitol in powerful anti-trans bill protest

Proposed legislation in Florida, known as the 'trans erasure bill,' is sparking protests by the LGBTQ+ community.
The bill could impact gender-affirming care, transition procedures, and mandate the display of sex assigned at birth on state IDs.
LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Trans lives are at risk. Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen says this is how to protect them.

Ohio transgender youth faces setbacks in health care and school sports bills
NCTE and TLDEF merge to strengthen advocacy for trans rights
LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
Education

GOP bill would take trans kids away from their parents if they violate new bathroom law

Proposed bill in Kentucky could allow removal of trans kids from homes for using bathrooms aligning with gender identity.
H.B. 747 uses broad language subtly referencing anti-trans laws to define child abuse for school behavior violations.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 weeks ago
LGBT

Laverne Cox spills the tea about new music - and trans porn-loving Republicans

Laverne Cox's music video addresses straight men hiding attraction to trans women
Cox's video aims to spark conversation about societal taboos and contradictions
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Law

Appeals Court Allows Indiana Ban on Transition Care for Minors to Take Effect

Indiana appeals court allows ban on transgender treatments for minors to proceed
Legal landscape around transgender care for minors remains unsettled
Advocate.com
1 month ago
Law

Idaho asks Supreme Court to let it enforce law banning gender-affirming care

Idaho asks Supreme Court to enforce ban on gender-affirming treatments for minors
Over 20 states have enacted laws banning gender-affirming care for minors
Advocate.com
4 weeks ago
LGBT

Transgender rights are under attack not just in the U.S., but around the world: study

Increase in recognition of gender identity but also in criminalization of transgender people globally.
Significant rise in allowing gender marker changes on legal documents, but limited progress in nonbinary and third-gender recognition.
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

JK Rowling donates big money to anti-trans group

JK Rowling donated £70,000 to a women's organization opposing an inclusive government definition of 'woman'.
The organization challenged a law seeking gender equity on public boards in Scotland with inclusive language for trans people.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
LGBT

UK's first trans and non-binary domestic violence refuge opens

The UK's first national domestic violence refuge for trans and non-binary adults has opened in Lancashire.
The Loving Me project provides emergency accommodation and support services specifically tailored for trans and non-binary individuals.
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Former health minister asks Tories: Why do you have a problem with trans people?'

Former health minister Ben Bradshaw questioned the Conservative Party's stance on trans people at Prime Minister's Questions.
Kemi Badenoch has not met with any LGBT groups as claimed but met with two fringe groups against transgender rights.
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Brianna Ghey's mother says she does not blame killer's parents

The mother of a murdered transgender teenager says she does not blame the parents of the killers.
The mother plans to meet with one of the killer's parents in a private meeting.
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Sunak faces backlash after trans joke' in front of Brianna Ghey's mother - updates

Rishi Sunak made a transgender joke during PMQs while the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey was in the gallery.
Number 10 declined to apologize for Sunak's language, calling it a legitimate criticism of Labour.
Advocate.com
1 month ago
Education

Oklahoma transgender student dies after allegedly assaulted by students at school

Transgender student Nex Benedict died after being assaulted in an Oklahoma school bathroom, leading to national outcry.
Incident highlights the impact of transphobia, with blame placed on state officials for promoting a hostile environment.
Advocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

The anti-trans legislation risk map: A state by state breakdown

Legislative risk map helps assess anti-transgender legislation impact on individuals' safety and rights.
Focus shifted from transgender youth to adults due to increased legislation targeting adults.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
LGBT

Lesbian members bar that excludes trans women to open in London

The bar L Community in London is set to open as a private members club exclusively for cisgender women.
Founder Jenny Watson aims to establish this women-only space to address the decline of lesbian bars and events in the UK.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
Design

Yes, trans women can breastfeed too. Here's why it's good for both mum and baby

Trans women can breastfeed, Trans women's breast milk is healthy and nutritious
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
LGBT

Trans flight attendant crowned Miss Tiffany's Universe in Thailand

A trans flight attendant won Miss Tiffany's Universe 2024 in Thailand, aiming to be a role model for LGBTQ+ community.
The pageant promotes human rights and equality for trans people in Thailand and globally.
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
LGBT

GOP candidates elevate anti-transgender messaging as a rallying call to Christian conservatives

Trump promises to cut funding for schools promoting transgender inclusion and to keep men out of women's sports. GOP is pushing for bans on affirming care for transgender minors.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
LGBT

N.Y. Archdiocese Condemns Funeral of Transgender Activist at Cathedral

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York condemned the funeral of a transgender community leader at St. Patrick's Cathedral
The event, celebrating the life of Cecilia Gentili, drew over 1,000 people, including transgender mourners advocating for rights.
Truthout
1 month ago
LGBT

Transgender Advocates Rally at Colorado Capitol in Support of Chosen Name Bills

HB24-1071, also called Tiara's law, would allow transgender people with felony convictions in Colorado to change their name to align with their gender identity.
Nonprofit Bread and Roses Legal Center supports transgender individuals with felonies in the name change process, and is working to expand the law to include gender identity as a good cause.
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Trans man sues hospital for refusing trans patients surgeries that it offers cis patients

An 18-year-old transgender man in Colorado is suing Children's Hospital Colorado for refusing to perform top surgery on transgender patients while offering it to cisgender patients.
The lawsuit alleges that the hospital's refusal to perform the surgery on transgender patients is discrimination and a violation of the state's anti-discrimination act.
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

It's time to give the middle finger to our oppressors & elect more Black trans leaders

Transgender rights are intricately linked to the broader Black liberation movement
The fight for transgender rights requires resolute action
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Rishi Sunak's transgender jibe: sorry seems to be the hardest word | Editorial

Rishi Sunak's use of transgender people as a political punchline in the Commons was offensive and he should apologize.
Sunak's failure to apologize shows a lack of connection, curiosity, and compassion for others.
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Japanese court allows trans man to update gender on official docs without surgery in landmark case

A court in Japan has ruled that a trans man can update his gender on official documents without undergoing surgical sterilization.
This comes months after Japan's Supreme Court struck down part of a law that required transgender people to undergo surgery to have their gender legally recognized.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
LGBT

Hundreds of trans people stage dramatic 'die-in' protests across Florida

Transgender activists in Florida are protesting against a policy change that prohibits altering gender markers on state-issued identification cards.
The memo, written by Robert Kynoch of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, stated that allowing gender marker changes undermines the purpose of identification records.
Truthout
1 month ago
LGBT

Florida Activists Protest Anti-Transgender Policy, Organize Die-Ins Outside DMVs

This article highlights the recent protests in Florida against a policy change that disallows transgender people from changing the gender marker on their driver's license.
The protests are organized by the Youth Action Fund, who argue that this policy change contributes to transgender erasure and could result in potential fraud charges.
Advocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Video: Transgender activists stage die-in at Florida driver's license offices across the state

Transgender activists in Florida organized die-in protests at driver's license offices to protest the state's decision to criminalize changing gender on a license.
The activists are demanding that President Joe Biden's administration intervene based on federal authority under the Real ID Act.
Advocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Florida Democrats to Biden: Block trans license ban with Real ID Act

Florida's Democratic congressional delegation has urged the Biden administration to block the state's driver's license gender marker ban for transgender individuals using the federal Real ID act.
This is the first time a state's entire Democratic congressional delegation has requested the administration's intervention in preventing discrimination against transgender individuals within the state.
Truthout
1 month ago
LGBT

New FL Rule Bans Trans People From Updating Gender Marker on Driver's Licenses

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has rescinded the policy allowing transgender individuals to update their gender marker on driver's licenses.
Revocation of licensure and criminal penalties would be imposed on anyone misrepresenting their gender marker on their driver's license.
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Activists liken GOP to Nazis for bill that outs trans folks & changes the meaning of "equal" rights

Republicans in Iowa passed a bill that would add identifiers to the birth certificates of transgender people.
The bill mandates marking the birth certificates with both male and female identifiers, outing them as transgender.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Republicans are redefining the word equal' in an Iowa anti-trans bill | Erin Reed

The Iowa house education committee is debating a bill that would end legal recognition for transgender people and redefine the concept of equality
The bill's sponsor cannot define the word 'equal,' raising concerns about the impact of the proposed legislation
BBC News
1 month ago
LGBT

Sunak declines to apologise over trans comment

Rishi Sunak refuses to apologize for his joke about Labour's position on trans people.
The Prime Minister defends his comment as 'absolutely legitimate'.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
LGBT

Grindr's trans-inclusive filter angers gay rights activist: 'Delete your service'

A gay rights activist criticizes Grindr's trans and nonbinary-inclusive filter.
Users can now filter for trans and nonbinary people on the dating app.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Biggest ever survey of trans Americans finds 94% happier after transition

Transgender individuals continue to face discrimination, harassment, and violence, but those who transition report higher life satisfaction.
The report highlights the lack of information available on transgender experiences and calls out the spread of dangerous misinformation by anti-trans extremists.
Advocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Cecilia Gentili, trans activist, actress, and author, has died at 52

Cecelia Gentili was a transgender activist, actress, and author.
She was an advocate for the rights of trans people, immigrants, and sex workers.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Many Transgender Americans Face Stigma and Financial Hardship, Survey Finds

Transgender and nonbinary Americans face high rates of unemployment and harassment.
The U.S. Transgender Survey shows a pattern of discrimination against transgender individuals.
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Education

Queer Colorado legislator sponsors bill to require schools use students' preferred name

Stephanie Vigil introduces a bill requiring teachers to use a student's preferred name in the classroom.
A controversial school board effort to prevent accommodations for trans students was defeated.
Truthout
1 month ago
LGBT

Georgia Republicans Target Transgender People in "Women's Bill of Rights"

Georgia conservatives have introduced a bill that would end the legal recognition of transgender people in the state.
HB 1128, titled 'Georgia Women's Bill of Rights,' would deprive transgender individuals of their legal rights and protections and remove LGBTQ people from hate crime law.
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Women

Congressional Republicans introduce bill to ban trans women from the Olympics

House and Senate Republicans introduced a bill to ban transgender women from the U.S. Olympic team.
The bill would also affect amateur sports outside of the Olympics.
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Utah governor signs bill to throw trans people in jail for using the correct facilities

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has signed a bill into law that creates criminal penalties for transgender people who use bathrooms associated with their gender.
The bill states that people can only use the restroom of their sex assigned at birth in publicly-owned facilities and includes penalties for those who do not comply.
HuffPost
1 month ago
LGBT

Utah Governor Signs Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Into Law

Utah governor signs bill banning transgender individuals from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
Opponents argue that these bans are an attack on transgender people.
time.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Utah Joins 10 Other States in Regulating Bathroom Access for Transgender People

Utah has become the latest state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people.
The law requires people to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match their sex assigned at birth.
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