For transgender Americans, Trump’s win is terrifying
Avery Poznanski was excited for a new chapter.The nonbinary transgender senior at UCLA had decided last month, after years of personal discovery and long discussions…
What’s behind the Trump campaign’s obsession with transgender issues
Gallup recently published a list of what Americans consider the most pressing issues as they choose the next president. Unsurprisingly, there is no overlap between…
Trump laments acceptance of transgender people during Moms for Liberty event
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump lamented the growing acceptance of transgender Americans during an appearance at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty, a…
Where Kalama Harris and Donald Trump stand on LGBTQ+ issues.
SAN FRANCISCO — At a recent celebration of San Francisco’s vibrant transgender past, one speaker after another directed the crowd’s attention to a worrisome future, casting…
California’s Chloe Cole makes career out of detransitioning
Wearing pigtails, a pleated skirt and a furry heart-shaped purse, Chloe Cole bounced up the steps of the California Capitol this spring, leaned into a…
LGBTQ healthcare workers fight to provide gender-affirming care
Nico Olalia had just finished her initial nurse training in the Philippines when she realized her aspirations were growing bigger than her home archipelago.“There are…
Biden rallies for LGBTQ+ rights in bid to shake off debate performance
NEW YORK — President Biden courted LGBTQ+ voters with two New York events, inaugurating a visitor center at the Stonewall National Monument with pop legend Elton…
Judge overturns Florida law blocking treatment for transgender youth
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a 2023 Florida law that blocked gender-affirming care for transgender minors and severely restricted such…
The Invisible Casualties of Gender warfare
In the land of Indus, a nation named Pakistan was born of ideological struggles, yet, in its midst, a silent war rages on. The toxic…
Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment draws rival crowds for crucial votes
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Impassioned supporters and opponents of a far-reaching Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution flocked to the state Capitol ahead of crucial…
Navigating the Transgender Legal Battlefield: Education as Arena
Transgender students navigating public school systems face a number of challenges, from social acceptance to legal recognition of their identities. There have been, and continue…
W. Virginia and North Carolina’s transgender care policies discriminate, judges rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain healthcare for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, a federal appeals court ruled…
Restorative Justice and Transgender Students: Promoting a Proactive Approach
The ages and experiences aligned to K-12 instruction mark a period that is crucial for growth and development. This time establishes a foundation for lifelong…
Trump campaign criticizes Biden for declaring Transgender Day of Visibility, because it is also Easter
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s campaign and religious conservatives are criticizing President Biden for proclaiming March 31 — which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year — as…
States set to enact new laws on guns, porn, even fuzzy dice
Fuzzy dice finally will be free to dangle in Illinois. Starting Monday, police there no longer will be allowed to pull over motorists solely because…
Maine state official who removed Trump from ballot targeted in swatting call
A fake emergency call to police resulted in officers responding Friday night to the home of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows just a day…
Asia’s first Gay Games to kick off in Hong Kong
HONG KONG — Soccer enthusiast Gina Benjamin is not just training for victory in the upcoming Gay Games in Hong Kong. She’s also on a mission…