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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Caitlyn Jenner Complains Trump's Anti-Trans Policy Screwing Her Over And Trump Is Ignoring Her Pleas

Caitlyn Jenner expresses frustration over Trump's anti-trans policies affecting her passport situation, while still supporting him.
Privacy professionals
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

California Assembly passed a bill to protect patient privacy against out-of-state subpoenas for medical records related to gender-affirming and reproductive care.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Federal court sides with trans athletes & says Donald Trump's executive orders aren't law - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court rules in favor of trans athletes, rejecting attempts to ban trans kids from girls' sports in Minnesota.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon has started kicking trans troops out of the military, DOJ says

The Pentagon is actively removing transgender service members under Trump's military ban, with separation processes initiated against two plaintiffs.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Lawyers ask judge to certify case to protect all trans troops affected by Trump military ban

Transgender service members are pursuing a nationwide class action against Trump's military ban to ensure broad legal protection for all affected individuals.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Republican attempt to erase trans women could derail long-awaited Smithsonian museum

Exclusion of transgender women from the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum faces opposition from the Democratic Women's Caucus and threatens bipartisan support.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Federal court sides with trans athletes & says Donald Trump's executive orders aren't law - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court rules in favor of trans athletes, rejecting attempts to ban trans kids from girls' sports in Minnesota.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

Attorney General threatens doctors with 10 years in prison for providing gender-affirming care - LGBTQ Nation

Pam Bondi's DOJ memo directs investigation and prosecution of minors accessing gender-affirming care as female genital mutilation.
#gender-affirming-care
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.
#disability-rights
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
#transgender-military-ban
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

Trump kicked her out of the Space Force. Now she's fighting back with a congressional run. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

Trump kicked her out of the Space Force. Now she's fighting back with a congressional run. - LGBTQ Nation

#veterans-affairs
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

AI is helping VA speed up claims processing, but Dems worry about errors

The Department of Veterans Affairs uses AI to expedite veterans' benefits claims processing, with human reviewers making final decisions.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

VA has touted appointment wait time reductions, but new data shows a more mixed reality

Appointment wait times at the Veterans Affairs Department show inconsistent improvements despite workforce cuts, with some facilities struggling to provide timely care.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

This trans lawmaker won't set foot in the U.S. until Trump is gone: He "fuels violence worldwide" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
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Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trump is about to drop a "nuclear weapon" on trans youth health care - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender medical care for minors faces new regulations that threaten access to treatments, despite evidence of their positive impact on mental health.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

This trans lawmaker won't set foot in the U.S. until Trump is gone: He "fuels violence worldwide" - LGBTQ Nation

Erika Hilton refuses to visit the U.S. under Trump's administration due to fears for her safety as a transgender individual.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

West Hollywood is protecting modern families. The rest of California should be next

California laws need to reflect diverse family structures beyond the traditional nuclear family model.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

Saoirse Stone, a trans teacher, is leaving Florida due to discriminatory laws affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in education.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trump is about to drop a "nuclear weapon" on trans youth health care - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender medical care for minors faces new regulations that threaten access to treatments, despite evidence of their positive impact on mental health.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Australia appoints first female army chief

Australia appoints its first female chief of army, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, amid efforts to increase female representation in the military.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

The government will publish new guidance on single-sex spaces after elections on May 7, based on biological sex definitions.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

The Pentagon forced out a transgender Army major. Now her story is Emmy-nominated

A documentary about transgender service members banned under Trump has been nominated for an Emmy, highlighting the ongoing impact of the policy.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

He brutally killed his trans girlfriend while she slept. Now he's facing the consequences. - LGBTQ Nation

Deandre Bell was arrested for allegedly murdering Davonta Curtis, a Black transgender woman, with a hammer and stealing her belongings.
#nhs
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
fromThe American Conservative
4 weeks ago

Veterans Have Earned The Right To Ask. It's Time We Did.

We Americans who will protect our flag should have a voice in where it is flown. Despite his unimpeachable record of heroism and patriotism, he was disparaged and mocked by his government and the corporate press.
Right-wing politics
#transgender-military-service
Law
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

DOJ tells court transgender troops must be fired before suing over revoked retirements

The Trump administration's Justice Department seeks to dismiss most transgender service members' lawsuit challenging revoked Air Force retirements, arguing active-duty plaintiffs lack legal standing to sue for retirement benefits.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trans service people vindicated by latest research

Research analyzing 58 empirical studies found no evidence supporting claims that transgender military service increases costs, harms unit cohesion, or reduces readiness.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Judge hints at federal class action, orders DOJ evidence in trans military ban case

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to disclose evidence supporting its transgender military service restrictions and advanced proceedings toward a potential class action lawsuit.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump's flimsy reasons for trans military ban disproven in new study - LGBTQ Nation

A comprehensive study of 58 empirical research papers found no evidence supporting the administration's claims that transgender military members are undeployable, harm unit cohesion, or cost excessive healthcare resources.
#gender-identity
LGBT
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination

Recent decisions limit protections for federal workers regarding gender identity discrimination and bathroom use.
fromQueerty
4 days ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

New extreme GOP anti-trans bill will force doctors to help create a list of trans residents - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee has passed a bill creating a registry of trans individuals and their gender-affirming care details, raising privacy concerns among experts.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

EHRC updates guidance on how to apply supreme court ruling on gender

The EHRC updated its guidance on gender following government feedback to clarify the implementation of the supreme court ruling on biological sex.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

GOP governor signs severe anti-trans bill to ban kids from "secretive transitions" - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's new law mandates that caregivers must inform parents if minors express gender identity changes.
#trans-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
LGBT

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
LGBT

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

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to be honored for standing against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear receives the Allyship Award for his commitment to LGBTQ+ rights amid increasing opposition in Republican-led states.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
Medicine
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

VA takes initial steps to create a centralized database of veteran research info, official says

VA is creating a singular, real-time database and dashboard to consolidate veteran clinical trial enrollment data and resolve data siloing and interoperability issues.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK veterans forced to resign' for being gay launch legal action against MoD

Two veterans are suing the MoD over unfair compensation rules for LGBT personnel dismissed due to their sexuality.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Dems reintroduce bill to study & apologize for anti-LGBTQ+ military policies - LGBTQ Nation

A 15-person federal commission would investigate historic and ongoing harms of anti-LGBTQ+ military policies on servicemembers and veterans, including lost benefits and persecution.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump Wants Veterans to Lose Benefits As Soon As Their PTSD Symptoms Are Treated. There's One Problem With That.

During the troop surge in Iraq, I learned to constantly scan for threats, how to distinguish the sharp crack of a gunshot pointed in my direction from one outgoing toward an enemy, and the myriad ways that explosives can be hidden on a roadside. I learned that hypervigilance can be the difference between life and death. What I didn't learn was how to turn it off. Now, I take three psychiatric medications every day, and I go to therapy every week.
Law
Public health
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Military ban on HIV-positive enlistees could set dangerous precedent, experts warn

The Department of Defense has paused training and shipping HIV-positive military applicants pending appeals court ruling, preventing enlistment despite treatable, nontransmissible status.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

After Years of Waiting, She Wanted to Start Gender-Affirming Care. Politics Interfered. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

I'm a pub cook. I don't make a lot of money. And I can't do insurance through my spouse - so Medicaid it is. I just want a doctor to help guide me with a medical thing. How is it crazy to want that?
Healthcare
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Democrats push for commission investigating anti-LGBTQ+ military policies

Congressional Democrats reintroduced a bill to create a commission to investigate and recommend remedies for discriminatory military policies' harms to LGBTQ+ service members and veterans.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pentagon Tells Scouting America to End Inclusive Policies or Lose Military Partnerships

"bring together youth of every race, religion, gender, ethnic background, and economic status in programs to develop character, citizenship, and fitness." "It is the philosophy of Scouting to welcome all eligible youth ... who are willing to accept Scouting's values and meet any other requirements of membership," the organization says on its website. "Prejudice, intolerance and unlawful discrimination are unacceptable within the ranks of Scouting America."
US politics
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Department of Veterans Affairs gutted its workforce. Lawmakers say veterans are now paying the price.

The Department of Veterans Affairs lost over 40,000 employees in FY2025, primarily healthcare staff, reducing capacity for mental health care and appointment access.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month 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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Democrats celebrate as anti-trans provisions are removed from Health & Human Services funding bill - LGBTQ Nation

The bills are strikingly clean,
US politics
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

All anti-transgender provisions stripped from House and Senate funding bills

Final federal appropriations were negotiated without anti‑transgender riders, preserving access to gender‑affirming care and shielding schools and funding from anti‑trans measures.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

She was fired for acknowledging trans people exist. Now she's fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Melissa McCoul filed a lawsuit alleging Texas A&M violated her First Amendment and due process rights after firing her for teaching that transgender people exist.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Half of U.S. trans teens live in a state that restricts their rights: study

An estimated 724,000 Americans in this age group identify as transgender, the institute notes. Of these, 382,800, 53 percent, live in one of the 29 states that has enacted one or more laws banning access to gender-affirming care, participation in sports, use of bathrooms and other sex-separated facilities, or gender affirmation through pronoun use. Thirty-six percent - 262,700 - live in one of the 16 states that has enacted all four such restrictions.
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