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For Decades, Trans People Have Helped Lead the Fight Against Sexual Violence
Today, trans and gender-nonconforming survivors continue a legacy of resistance that goes back longer than we may know.
New HUD Proposal Targets Trans Housing Protections
HUD Secretary Scott Turner justified the changes by citing his personal religious beliefs.
Texas Tech Establishes Draconian New Censorship Policies on LGBTQ Topics
In addition to restricting classroom instruction, the new memo extends content censorship to student research as well.
Critics Slam FCC Move to Update Ratings System to Include Trans Content Warnings
“This is a solution in search of a problem,” the lone Democratic member of the FCC said.
Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall After Lawsuit Leads to Trump Admin Reversal
“The Pride flag belongs at Stonewall,” a lawyer for LGBTQ groups suing the administration said.
Boise Responds to Idaho Pride Flag Ban With Creative Display
City officials wrap flagpoles in rainbow colors to create Pride flagpoles.
Supreme Court Rules Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban Violates Free Speech Rights
The court’s “reckless decision means more American kids will suffer,” said the president of Human Rights Campaign.
Trans People Behind Bars Share How They Are Navigating the Dangers of Visibility
The vitriol of Trump’s anti-trans attacks has stoked anti-trans violence by prison staff and other incarcerated people.
Iranian Dies in ICE Custody as Trump Administration Bombs Iran
A 59-year-old Iranian with chronic health conditions died in ICE custody just as the US-Israeli war on Iran began.
Trump Urges Passage of the SAVE America Act — With New Provisions
Trump wants Congress to add voter ID and mail-in ballot restrictions, as well as unrelated anti-trans provisions.