Transgender
- www.erininthemorning.com New Jersey Democratic State Senator Sarlo Calls Trans Women Men, Advocates For Sports Ban
The statements, made by Democratic Senate Deputy Majority Leader Paul Sarlo, reflect an alarming uptick in transphobia among some Democrats.
- www.transvitae.com Justice Served: Trans Woman’s Killer Sentenced in Highland Park
Following a tragic 2023 murder in Highland Park, justice is served with a 17–30-year sentence, spotlighting the urgent need to protect trans women of color.
- www.transvitae.com VIU Boycotts CBC Over Anti-Trans Allegations, Demands Fair Play
VIU's boycott spotlights anti-trans discrimination in college basketball, challenging athletic associations to ensure safety, equality, and fair play.
- www.3newsnow.com New bill looks to regulate transgender individuals based on sex at birth across all state agencies
A new bill is looking to regulate transgender individuals based on sex at birth across all state agencies
- www.pressherald.com Maine woman drops transgender health care case against US military
The daughter of a veteran agrees to drop her lawsuit against the Department of Defense and its health care provider in which she said they declined her coverage for gender-affirming surgeries.
- Squid Game 2's trans character is great... but there's a still a problem by Council of Geeks
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> A great video about how cis people should stop playing trans characters especially if the actor is the gender they are transitioning from not to.
- Transgender Californians may have court records sealed under new lawsfstandard.com California transgender residents may see court records sealed
With Trump’s inauguration less than two weeks away, a California lawmaker wants to seal court records for the state’s transgender residents.
- www.thepinknews.com Trans people could be sued for using the bathroom under proposed Montana bill
Trans folks could be sued for using single-sex bathrooms in public buildings under a proposed Montana bill.
- www.erininthemorning.com Federal Court Rules In Favor of Forcibly Detransitioning Transgender Inmates In Florida
Incarcerated transgender people were a major topic of debate in the 2024 elections. Now, a judge ruling on a Florida policy shows how cruel abandoning trans people in prison can be.
- Bias at NYT: Trans Former Employee Speaks Outwww.assignedmedia.org Bias at NYT: Trans Former Employee Speaks Out — Assigned
Billie Sweeney is a trans journalist who was an editor for the New York Times until last year. Here, she recalls her losing battle for the soul of the paper of record.
- www.erininthemorning.com Federal Trans Sports Ban Down To The Wire: House Action Tuesday, Senate "Close"
The national ban on transgender sports is expected to come down to the wire in the Senate, and could lead to crackdowns on transgender people nationwide.
- Meta Now Lets Users Say Gay and Trans People Have 'Mental Illness'www.wired.com Meta Now Lets Users Say Gay and Trans People Have ‘Mental Illness’
Meta rolled out a number of changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation.
- www.erininthemorning.com Adult Trans Bathroom Ban To Be Heard In Montana, First Anti-Trans Hearing Of 2025
Montana looks to become the very first state to hear an anti-trans bill in 2025 - a bathroom ban targeting adult transgender people in any publicly owned building.
- I Set Out To Report On Violence Against Trans People. No One Wanted To Talk.www.huffpost.com This Violence Is Happening More And More — And It's Going Under The Radar
Just because these stories aren’t in the headlines doesn’t mean they aren’t happening.
- apnews.com Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
The study, which analyzed insurance claims covering more than 5 million patients, provides clearer context as lawmakers debate issues around health care for transgender youth.
- www.transvitae.com Nurturing Positive Habits: A Transgender Guide to Consistency
A must-read guide to building stability through positive habits, showcasing how small, consistent actions drive lasting growth for transgender individuals.
- thehill.com Thune tees up Tuberville’s bill to block transgender athletes from women’s sports
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday took the necessary procedural steps to place Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) bill blocking transgender athletes from women’s sports on the Sen…
- www.transgendermap.com Jack Despain Zhou vs. transgender people
Jack Despain Zhou is an American blogger and internet troll best known for engaging in organized hoaxes and creating online “drama” for fun. Using the handles “Jackal,” R…
- www.transvitae.com When “Edgy” Jokes Turn Harmful: Trans Lives as the Punchline
Uncover why today’s top comics are clashing over trans issues and discover how empathy can reshape stand-up without sacrificing laughs.
- Famed transgender dancer has shows canceled in China. Some fear a wider crackdownamp.cnn.com Some in China fear a wider LGBTQ+ crackdown after transgender dancer Jin Xing’s shows canceled | CNN
Transgender dancer Jin Xing’s ascent to the upper echelons of Chinese show business is extraordinary in a nation where it has become increasingly difficult for LGBTQ+ people to live openly.
- Squid Game actor donated Netflix check to trans doctoral studentwww.out.com 'Squid Game' actor donated Netflix check to trans doctoral student
Dr. Ruth John Paul is the first transgender woman in India to be admitted to a postgraduate medical program.
- www.transvitae.com Trans Lives Matter: Chicago Establishes Working Group for Justice
In response to escalating violence against Black trans women, Chicago launches a Transfemicide Working Group to tackle systemic neglect and demand justice.
- www.advocate.com History-making Sarah McBride sworn in as first out transgender member of Congress
The Delaware Democrat calls moment ‘awe-inspiring’ and vows to fight for all Americans.
- www.advocate.com Indiana Republicans target transgender people in one of new year’s first anti-LGBTQ+ bills
The bill seeks to address a nonexistent issue in the state.
- www.erininthemorning.com Speaker Johnson Indicates LGBTQ+ People In Schools, Military Service Members May Be Targets
After securing enough votes to hold the House speakership, Speaker Johnson railed against "social justice" in the military and schools.
- Biden’s final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupportedapnews.com Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported
Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to come.
- Protest held after GP practice withdraws hormone prescriptions for trans patientswww.thepinknews.com GP practice withdraws hormone prescriptions for trans patients
Hormone replacement therapy prescriptions have been withdrawn by an NHS GP practice in Nottinghamshire earlier this week.
- www.transvitae.com Behind the Stats: How TERFs Twist Trans Prisoner Figures
Discover the facts behind trans prison data and debunk common myths fueling fear, while exploring the broader impact on the transgender community.
- www.erininthemorning.com Republicans Release Top Bill Priorities In Rules Package. #1 Priority? Trans People.
The rules package released by Speaker Johnson shows that transgender people are likely to be a top priority for Republicans in 2025.
- www.abtaba.com When is the DSM-6 Likely to be Released?
When can we expect the release of DSM-6? Explore the anticipated timeline and potential revisions in this comprehensive guide.
>Based on historical release patterns, it is anticipated that the DSM-6 is likely to be released sometime between 2023 and 2028.
- www.advocate.com Here are the victories for transgender people's rights in 2024
2024 was a historically difficult year for transgender people, but there were some major victories. Erin Reed lists the biggest ones here.