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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Artist Amy Sherald cancels Smithsonian show over censorship

Amy Sherald canceled her upcoming exhibition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery due to fears of censorship surrounding her painting of a transgender Statue of Liberty.
Social justice
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Coalition of Texas women declares 'let us pee in peace' in opposition to Republican bathroom bill

House Bill 32 in Texas proposes significant restrictions on transgender individuals' use of public facilities aligned with their gender identity.
#lgbtq-rights
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Under Trump, LGBTQ+ journalists say their work has never been more important - or exhausting - Poynter

LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

An Iowa law rolling back trans civil rights protections in the state has taken effect. Here's what to know

Iowa law removes gender identity as a protected class from the state's civil rights code, signaling a significant rollback of LGBTQ rights.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

07/03/25

House Republicans passed a bill cutting vital health and nutrition programs impacting millions, including the LGBTQ+ community.
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Under Trump, LGBTQ+ journalists say their work has never been more important - or exhausting - Poynter

#title-ix
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Why LGBTQ+ groups aren't phased by Trump's 'Title IX Month' attention grab

The Trump Administration's designation of June as 'Title IX Month' ignores the LGBTQ+ community and prompts backlash from activists.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Why LGBTQ+ groups aren't phased by Trump's 'Title IX Month' attention grab

The Trump Administration's designation of June as 'Title IX Month' ignores the LGBTQ+ community and prompts backlash from activists.
#sports
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Five charged in brutal assault against transgender girl in D.C. juvenile detention center brawl

A transgender girl was hospitalized with a broken jaw after a fight in a juvenile detention facility.
#lgbtq
NYC LGBT
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

In upstate New York, LGBTQ+ service providers are being pushed to the edge

A 16-year-old LGBTQ+ teen was homeless after coming out, facing challenges due to lack of local support in Utica, New York.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

Squid Game star 'had concerns' on playing trans role

When I first heard that I was going to play a trans woman in Squid Game, I thought it was a very good challenge for me as an actor to take up. But at the same time, I questioned myself. Would it be acceptable for me as a cisgender actor to play a trans woman character? So I had my worries. I had my concerns.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

100 transgender inmates presumed dead after Israeli missile struck Iranian prison last month

Israel's missile strikes against Evin Prison in Tehran on June 23 resulted in the deaths of 79 people, including various visitors and staff. Alongside them, about 100 trans inmates were held in a section that was completely destroyed, and authorities now declare them missing and presumed dead.
LGBT
#trump-administration
fromDefector
3 weeks ago
US politics

Totally Petty | Defector

The U.S. Department of Education retroactively changed women's swimming race results due to Trump administration influence.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

The Trump Administration's Nasty Campaign Against Trans People

Trump's campaign used transgender issues to exploit cultural divisions in America.
His administration's policies portray transgender individuals negatively, depicting them as a threat.
Laura Loomer's actions reflect escalating anti-trans sentiments within Trump's circle.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Trump Administration's Nasty Campaign Against Trans People

Trump's campaign used transgender issues to exploit cultural divisions in America.
His administration's policies portray transgender individuals negatively, depicting them as a threat.
Laura Loomer's actions reflect escalating anti-trans sentiments within Trump's circle.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Federal government punishes San Jose university but keeps it secret - San Jose Spotlight

We specifically focused on San Jose State and U of Penn at the advice of some of the agencies involved in live investigations and the guidance that it was best to have ongoing investigations and incidents as rationale for the stop work, which is only at these two universities currently.
US politics
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Stanford's gender-affirming care pause signals Trump chilling effect

Stanford Medicine paused gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19 amid legal and political pressures. The decision took effect on June 2.
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

A Trans Pilot Was Falsely Blamed for a Plane Crash. Now She's Fighting the Right-Wing Disinfo Machine

A National Guard pilot is suing a right-wing influencer for falsely blaming her for a fatal crash that killed 67 people.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

UPenn will bar transgender athletes from women's sports teams

University of Pennsylvania will no longer allow transgender women to compete on its women's sports teams under an agreement with the federal government.
#sports-inclusion
#lgbtqia
#mental-health
#donald-trump
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump crew uses Supreme Court ruling to attack transgender people in reality-challenged White House briefing

fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump crew uses Supreme Court ruling to attack transgender people in reality-challenged White House briefing

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Liberal' Author of Federal Report Rejecting Trans Treatment for Minors Slams Activists' for Silencing Critics

The author critiques aggressive activism surrounding gender treatments, asserting the report's conclusions reflect weak evidence despite liberal authorship.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | New York must strengthen shield laws to defend abortion and trans care | amNewYork

The recent Supreme Court ruling allowing Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming hormone therapy is a significant setback for transgender youth and healthcare access.
NYC LGBT
Social justice
fromVariety
1 month ago

'Just Kids' Review: Three Trans Teenagers Seek Medical Care and Acceptance in Timely Tribeca Doc

The documentary "Just Kids" humanizes the challenges faced by transgender teens in light of restrictive legislation and societal norms.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Squid Game creator responds to backlash over cis actor playing trans role

"In Korea, there are really not many transgender [people] who have come out and are actors, and there [are] just a couple of gay [actors] who have come out publicly, so it was physically difficult to find a transgender actor who could really play the role. It was, realistically speaking, nearly impossible."
SF LGBT
#supreme-court
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
NYC parents

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Massachusetts student who wanted to wear 'only two genders' T-shirt

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
NYC parents

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Massachusetts student who wanted to wear 'only two genders' T-shirt

Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Survey suggests most people think Supreme Court gender ruling was right

Public support for the Supreme Court decision defining "woman" and "sex" aligns with gender-critical perspectives, indicating clarity in legal definitions and their implications.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trump Jr. falsely blames 'radical transgender movement' for Melissa Hortman assassination

The fact is, you can’t just categorize the entire transgender community based on the actions of a single individual. This false labeling does a disservice to actual statistics and realities.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

An Executive Order from Trump Now Allows V.A. Doctors to Refuse Care to Democrats

The changes open the door to discrimination based on non-protected characteristics, allowing healthcare professionals to refuse treatment based on personal beliefs and political affiliations.
US politics
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Strangers raise more than $70K for transgender woman hospitalized after shocking West Philly acid attack

Diana, a transgender woman, suffered severe acid burns during a hate crime attack in West Philadelphia on the first day of Pride Month.
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dear Abby: I was stunned to see my new co-worker perform this mocking dance

Transgender individuals face ridicule and misunderstanding that needs to be corrected; it's important to stand up against inappropriate behavior.
fromKqed
1 month ago

For Trans and Queer Divas in the Mission, HIV Prevention Was an Art

The 16th and Valencia community formed unique responses to HIV/AIDS focusing on queer and trans Latino needs.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Democrats, divided on trans issues, struggle to speak in one voice

Democrats are being urged to rethink their approach to transgender issues, especially in women's sports, amid concerns of being out of touch with public sentiment.
#politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Melanie Stansbury on how she fights Marjorie Taylor Greene's transphobia in Congress with smart preparation

SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

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

Media should correct the misconception linking age to party appeal; both GOP and Dems have similar representative ages.
The Republican strategy involves fear and resentment, particularly targeting White male voters.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Melanie Stansbury on how she fights Marjorie Taylor Greene's transphobia in Congress with smart preparation

SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

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

Media should correct the misconception linking age to party appeal; both GOP and Dems have similar representative ages.
The Republican strategy involves fear and resentment, particularly targeting White male voters.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Man arrested in string of violent attacks on transgender woman in Westlake; two others at large

"My life has changed a lot. For almost 30 years, I felt safe; now, I am full of so many fears, so much panic. I don't think I will ever be the same again."
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What It Feels Like for a Girl review deeply disturbing and totally fearless TV

Ultimately, Byron's experience highlights a complex intersection of gender identity and exploitation, capturing both the struggle for self-understanding and the grim realities many young people face.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

How FA's new transgender policy is affecting players

Transgender women are banned from playing in FA-affiliated women's football due to a Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definitions.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Living on $3,400 a month: How one couple pays the bills while juggling medical debt and saving for gender-affirming surgery

Alex Mixson postponed his top surgery to support his wife's health and is now fundraising for surgery crucial to his identity.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Man who stabbed trans woman on Randall's Island jailed for 25 years: DA | amNewYork

Jesse Diaz Ramos was sentenced to 25 years for the hate crime stabbing of a transgender woman.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Pure evil' transgender woman who fatally stabbed postal worker inside NYC deli sentenced to 15 years: 'Disgusting excuse for a human being'

The transgender woman Jaia Cruz was sentenced to 15 years for the manslaughter of postal worker Ray Hodges after a plea deal.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dear Abby: He's hurt when I call him she. Was my response out of line?

Seeing him more often may give you the opportunity to become more comfortable with his true identity.
Relationships
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Activist sportswear brand sues Colorado, accuses state of censoring its message

XX-XY Athletics is suing Colorado over laws that limit its marketing related to gender expression.
#education
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Telling poll reveals how parents really feel about colleges prioritizing race, allowing transgender girls in sports

American parents oppose race-based policies in scholarships and hiring at colleges.
A significant majority believe transgender athletes should not compete in women's sports.
fromGay City News
2 months ago

Community Education Council accused of obstructing votes on trans resolutions

Elected officials are urging action against perceived manipulation of education council processes regarding resolutions on transgender issues.
#nhs
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Gushes Praise at Hannity on Fox News Over Election: You Were Wonderful to Me!'

Well, not all of them, I think you have a lot of them that they don't know where they are right now. I think they don't know what to do, like men playing in women's sports. I saw a guy that I know, a good guy, Democrat, he's trying to justify, two days ago on television he's being hammered, and he's trying to justify men playing in women's sports, and it's sad.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Megyn Kelly Defends New Pope Leo XIV Over Anti-Trump Tweets Praises Anti-Trans Remarks

Megyn Kelly supports the new Pope, emphasizing his critical stance on immigration, trans issues, and traditional church beliefs.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Footballer who was banned after questioning trans player wants apology from FA

Cerys Vaughan calls for an apology from the FA after being banned over remarks made to a transgender opponent.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Parents outraged by trans film for kids at Museum of Natural History: 'Should be off-limits'

The Museum of Natural History's inclusion of a drag-themed film drew significant criticism from parents for its perceived lack of relevance to natural history.
SF politics
fromDefector
2 months ago

The DOGE Fencing Hearing Was Stupid And Pointless Even By Congressional Standards | Defector

The latest congressional sports hearing served as a political spectacle without offering substantive resolutions or addressing real issues.
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