#transgender-issues

[ follow ]
#lgbtq-rights
SF LGBT
The Trump administration's actions against gender-affirming care for minors raise concerns about the impact on LGBTQ+ youth mental health.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Skeptical California federal judge grills Trump DOJ over anti-trans & anti-DEI orders

Federal judge questions Trump's orders limiting LGBTQ+ protections, highlighting vagueness and potential violation of constitutional rights.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
4 days ago

This Pride Month, Let's Fight Back by Learning From History of Trans Resistance

Pride Month arrives amid heightened challenges for LGBTQ+ rights, marked by aggressive legislative actions against transgender individuals.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

How to fight Trump's anti-trans messaging that's poisoning public opinion

Trump's campaign against LGBTQ+ rights is gaining support, revealing a troubling shift in public opinion towards transgender restrictions.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

The LGBT community shows up for WorldPride in D.C., despite some worries about Trump

Charley Beal reflects on his lifelong advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, underscoring the ongoing fight for visibility and recognition.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

04/14/25

Democratic Rep. Lauren Simmons criticized the GOP's LGBTQ+ policy ignorance in Texas, underscoring ongoing challenges for intersex individuals.
Hungary has enacted a law restricting LGBTQ+ events, increasing tensions and sparking protests.
Trump's nomination of an anti-trans urologist for a significant health position raises alarms within the LGBTQ+ community.
The Advocate fosters community through engaging trivia while reporting critical LGBTQ+ issues.
SF LGBT
The Trump administration's actions against gender-affirming care for minors raise concerns about the impact on LGBTQ+ youth mental health.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Skeptical California federal judge grills Trump DOJ over anti-trans & anti-DEI orders

Federal judge questions Trump's orders limiting LGBTQ+ protections, highlighting vagueness and potential violation of constitutional rights.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
4 days ago

This Pride Month, Let's Fight Back by Learning From History of Trans Resistance

Pride Month arrives amid heightened challenges for LGBTQ+ rights, marked by aggressive legislative actions against transgender individuals.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

How to fight Trump's anti-trans messaging that's poisoning public opinion

Trump's campaign against LGBTQ+ rights is gaining support, revealing a troubling shift in public opinion towards transgender restrictions.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

The LGBT community shows up for WorldPride in D.C., despite some worries about Trump

Charley Beal reflects on his lifelong advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, underscoring the ongoing fight for visibility and recognition.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

04/14/25

Democratic Rep. Lauren Simmons criticized the GOP's LGBTQ+ policy ignorance in Texas, underscoring ongoing challenges for intersex individuals.
Hungary has enacted a law restricting LGBTQ+ events, increasing tensions and sparking protests.
Trump's nomination of an anti-trans urologist for a significant health position raises alarms within the LGBTQ+ community.
The Advocate fosters community through engaging trivia while reporting critical LGBTQ+ issues.
more#lgbtq-rights
SF LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

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

A transgender shopkeeper in Westlake has faced multiple violent hate crimes, leading to serious concerns for her safety and well-being.
#gender-identity
Women in technology
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Fury after female fencer is disqualified for refusing to compete against trans competitor: 'I'm sorry, I cannot do this'

A female fencer was disqualified for refusing to compete against a transgender competitor, igniting controversy over gender identity in women's sports.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The supreme court has carefully ringfenced protections for women. That's all we wanted | Sonia Sodha

The Supreme Court ruling reinforces the importance of protecting women's rights and spaces against recent interpretations favoring gender identity.
Women in technology
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Fury after female fencer is disqualified for refusing to compete against trans competitor: 'I'm sorry, I cannot do this'

A female fencer was disqualified for refusing to compete against a transgender competitor, igniting controversy over gender identity in women's sports.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The supreme court has carefully ringfenced protections for women. That's all we wanted | Sonia Sodha

The Supreme Court ruling reinforces the importance of protecting women's rights and spaces against recent interpretations favoring gender identity.
more#gender-identity
#democrats
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 days 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.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 days 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.
more#democrats
#lgbtq
NYC LGBT
fromCity & State NY
5 days 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.
more#lgbtq
#women-in-sports
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days 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.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days 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.
more#women-in-sports
#gender-affirming-care
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

AAP Pushes Back On HHS Guidelines for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria

The HHS report raises concerns about the efficacy of gender-affirming care for children, contradicting established medical consensus.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
SF LGBT

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

NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

AAP Pushes Back On HHS Guidelines for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria

The HHS report raises concerns about the efficacy of gender-affirming care for children, contradicting established medical consensus.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
SF LGBT

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

more#gender-affirming-care
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 week 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
1 week 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.
#relationships
Relationships
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'Choose you first, darling': Ending the orbit of exes who mistake you for the Moon

Nostalgia can cloud judgment when reconsidering old relationships, especially for those who have evolved in their identity.
Relationships
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'Choose you first, darling': Ending the orbit of exes who mistake you for the Moon

Nostalgia can cloud judgment when reconsidering old relationships, especially for those who have evolved in their identity.
more#relationships
#sports
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Stephanie Turner put on 12-month probation, taking break from USA Fencing career after refusing to compete against trans athlete

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Stephanie Turner put on 12-month probation, taking break from USA Fencing career after refusing to compete against trans athlete

more#sports
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks 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.
fromBoston.com
1 week 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 weeks 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.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

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

more#supreme-court
#education
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trans teacher in Texas resigns after online attacks: I'm heartbroken'

A Texas high school teacher resigned after facing severe backlash and threats due to her identity as a trans woman.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trans teacher in Texas resigns after online attacks: I'm heartbroken'

A Texas high school teacher resigned after facing severe backlash and threats due to her identity as a trans woman.
more#education
#mental-health
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Can art save lives? How one transgender veteran found hope in storytelling

Transgender veterans face systemic challenges, including misgendering in records and community hostility, yet find solace and support through inclusive organizations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Nashville Police Release Details on Covenant School Shooting and Close Case

The shooter acted alone, driven by a desire for infamy, and concealed mental health issues before the attack.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Supporting Transgender and Gender Expansive People

Trans individuals face suffering due to societal treatment, not their identity.
Affirmation of trans identities is critical for mental health and well-being.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Can art save lives? How one transgender veteran found hope in storytelling

Transgender veterans face systemic challenges, including misgendering in records and community hostility, yet find solace and support through inclusive organizations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Nashville Police Release Details on Covenant School Shooting and Close Case

The shooter acted alone, driven by a desire for infamy, and concealed mental health issues before the attack.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Supporting Transgender and Gender Expansive People

Trans individuals face suffering due to societal treatment, not their identity.
Affirmation of trans identities is critical for mental health and well-being.
more#mental-health
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
#equality-act
more#equality-act
#trump
more#trump
#reproductive-rights
more#reproductive-rights
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
4 weeks 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.
fromwww.esquire.com
4 weeks ago

House Lawmakers Debate Over Trans Athletes in US Fencing

"Unfortunately, on Wednesday, it was Damien's turn to face Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's performance art Subcommittee On The Voices In My Head. The hearing was yet another exercise in the current conservative mania to make the lives of trans people miserable and to render them second-class citizens..."
SF politics
fromDefector
4 weeks ago

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

The latest in the long line of futile congressional sports hearings happened Wednesday, with only about 12,000 views—signifying a lack of public interest.
SF politics
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Too much mascara, too little support: How to come out as trans in the workplace

Coming out as trans in the workplace involves complex negotiations and challenges beyond just identity disclosure.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Sanity returns as feds condemn transgender treatments for kids

The US acknowledges dangers of sex-change treatments for children with a comprehensive report.
Gray areas in child sex-change treatments are finally being illuminated by US health authorities.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Michelle Obama insists she 'grew up grateful' in critique of modern-day parents, kids: 'Not giving them some guidance'

Michelle Obama discusses her gratitude in childhood compared to today's youth, emphasizing the need for guidance instead of material excess in parenting.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US health agency's review' advocates for therapy for youth gender dysphoria

The federal health department recommends therapy over medical treatment for youth with gender dysphoria, citing potential risks of medical interventions.
#athletics
more#athletics
#jk-rowling
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
London politics

John Lithgow responds to J.K. Rowling backlash after joining 'Harry Potter' series: 'Why is this a factor?'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
London politics

John Lithgow responds to J.K. Rowling backlash after joining 'Harry Potter' series: 'Why is this a factor?'

more#jk-rowling
SF LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The trans women who sat with Pope Francis: He told me not to lose faith, because we are all equal in the eyes of God'

Priest Don Andrea provided aid to marginalized trans women during the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting compassion and support in dire times.
LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Psychiatrist who criticized child gender therapy receives over $1M after university firing

The University of Louisville agreed to pay $1.6 million to settle a lawsuit regarding free speech related to transgender treatment critiques.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

PM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch

Badenoch denounces Starmer for lacking courage on transgender issues after Supreme Court ruling clarified definitions for women's spaces.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

I'm So Sick of Democrats Like You': Rahm Emanuel Gets Bodied by Liberal Podcaster for Buying Into the Right-Wing Media Narrative'

Rahm Emanuel's views on Democratic issues were fiercely challenged by Jennifer Welch for focusing too much on trans issues instead of broader topics.
SF LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney teases plan to leave the US for 'permanent' move overseas

Dylan Mulvaney is considering relocating permanently to the UK due to positive experiences and a vibrant culture.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

U.S.D.A. Freezes Funding for Maine Amid Battle Over Transgender Athletes

Federal funding for education in Maine has been frozen amidst ongoing disputes over transgender athlete policies and investigations by the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

U.S.D.A. Freezes Funding for Maine Amid Battle Over Transgender Athletes

Federal funding for education in Maine has been frozen amidst ongoing disputes over transgender athlete policies and investigations by the Trump administration.
more#trump-administration
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This is a very tough day for trans people with a long legal road ahead to right this wrong | Robin Moira White

The recent UK Supreme Court ruling challenges the essence of the 2004 Gender Recognition Act by declaring that legal sex corresponds strictly to biological sex stated on birth certificates.
UK politics
fromDefector
1 month ago

The DOGE Fencing Hearing Reveals The Latest In Anti-Trans Grift | Defector

I looked at the ref and I said, 'I'm sorry, I cannot do this. I am a woman, and this is a man, and this is a women's tournament. And I will not fence this individual.'
SF politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gender critical campaigners win at UK supreme court over definition of woman

The UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman excludes transgender women with gender recognition certificates.
US Elections
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

How the SAVE Act would make it harder for trans people, married women, and some men to vote

The SAVE Act aims to require proof of citizenship for voter registration, potentially disenfranchising many individuals.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump uses child abuse proclamation to attack transgender people

Trump's proclamations misused awareness months to attack transgender individuals and undocumented immigrants, leading to significant backlash from advocacy and health organizations.
[ Load more ]