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Federal Workers Sue Over Policy That Ends Gender-Affirming Care in Health Plans
Health care “should never be weaponized to advance discrimination,” Human Rights Watch President Kelly Robinson said.
Education Department Ends Tracking of Bullying and Harassment of Trans Kids
The new policy also alters the definition of rape, excluding “gender identity” from a list of protected statuses.
5 States Will Vote on Anti-Trans Ballot Initiatives This November
The fights are pitting right-wing billionaires against transgender people and allied organizations.
5 Democrats Vote to Strip Gender-Affirming Care From Trans Servicemembers
They also voted on an amendment to ban transgender girls from women’s sports in K-12 schools run by the military.
As Trump Targets Trans Women in WA Prisons, Amber Kim Awaits a Court’s Verdict
The Washington State Supreme Court will rule on whether Amber Kim, who is trans, can return to a women’s prison.
At Its Best, LGBTQ Pride Is an Abolitionist Uprising — and a Dance Party
Faced with transphobia and repression, people imprisoned in Washington State are still finding ways to celebrate Pride.
New Documentary Highlights Reality of Gender and Sexual Diversity Across Nature
“Each of the scientists in the film has faced severe backlash from their research,” says the director of Second Nature.
World Professional Association for Transgender Health Is Government’s New Target
WPATH’s advocacy has led to expanded insurance coverage for trans health care -- and now it’s in the crosshairs.
Temporary Blocking of Idaho’s Bathroom Ban Isn’t Actually a Win for Trans Rights
The federal court order means trans people could face arrest if they don’t use single-user facilities when available.
New York’s Iconic Queer Beach Faces Looming Privatization Scheme
Queer New Yorkers are fighting for Riis Beach as a developer with Israeli government ties plans a private beach club.