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Transgender Rights
politics
Jan. 19, 2021
Biden Picks Trans Doctor Rachel Levine as Assistant Health Secretary
If confirmed, Levine will become the highest-ranking transgender official in the U.S. government.
By
Amanda Arnold
cut covers
Jan. 4, 2021
Sarah McBride’s Neighborhood
The new Delaware state senator is making history in her hometown.
By
Brock Colyar
fundraising
Sept. 3, 2020
Some ‘Pro-Sex, Anti-Fascist’ Art for Your Walls
Proceeds benefit groups supporting Black trans people and sex workers.
By
Andrew Nguyen
trans rights
Aug. 17, 2020
Judge Blocks HHS Rollback of Trans Health Care Protections
Once again, the Trump administration is seeking to define sex discrimination on the basis of biological sex.
By
Claire Lampen
power
July 22, 2020
Police Can Arbitrarily Arrest Trans Women Under This Law
New York’s harmful “Walking While Trans” ban allows police to arrest anyone they suspect of “loitering for the purpose of prostitution.”
By
Amanda Arnold
oh no
July 5, 2020
J.K. Rowling Triples Down on Transphobia
The author has unleashed an 11-tweet rant that appeared to conflate hormone therapy and conversion therapy.
By
Claire Lampen
power
July 1, 2020
HUD Proposal Cuts Protections for Unhoused Trans People
It would allow federally funded, same-sex homeless shelters to make admission determinations based on biological sex.
By
Claire Lampen
the bigger picture
June 24, 2020
70-Plus Photographers Unite in Fundraising Initiative Against Systemic Racism
Reframing the Future is working with photographers and graphic designers to fundraise for National Bail Out and the Marsha P. Johnson Institute.
By
Devine Blacksher
oh no
June 10, 2020
What Did J.K. Rowling Say This Time?
The author’s latest comments about sex and gender have revived accusations of transphobia.
By
Claire Lampen
obits
May 12, 2020
Aimee Stephens, a Groundbreaking Transgender Activist, Has Died
Stephens was fired in 2013 after announcing her plans to transition. Her sex discrimination case rose all the way to the Supreme Court.
By
Claire Lampen
transgender rights
Oct. 18, 2019
School District Flooded With Death Threats Over Trans-Inclusive Bathrooms
The threats have been so extreme, the Georgia school district reversed the bathroom policy.
By
Amanda Arnold
transgender rights
Jan. 22, 2019
Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Transgender Military Ban to Take Effect
After months of being blocked by injunctions, the cruel policy will be allowed to go into effect.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
power
Jan. 9, 2019
Two Women Arrested for Attacking Transgender Woman in Bar Bathroom
The assault occurred in North Carolina, where a notorious anti-trans bathroom bill was briefly passed.
By
Kimberly Truong
human rights
Dec. 5, 2018
What Happened to Roxana Hernández, the Trans Woman Who Died in ICE Custody?
Senators are demanding that ICE release a report on the circumstances of her death.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
human rights
Oct. 22, 2018
Trans Americans Have a Message for Trump: We Won’t Be Erased
#WeWon’tBeErased on Twitter is full of passionate responses to Trump’s proposal to narrow the definition of gender.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
human rights
Oct. 21, 2018
What to Know About Trump’s Terrifying Proposal to Eliminate Transgender Rights
The Department of Health and Human Services is reportedly working to establish that a person’s sex is to be male or female and “unchangeable.”
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
transgender rights
May 22, 2018
Federal Court Rules Civil-Rights Law Protects Transgender Students
This is a major victory not only for Gavin Grimm, but for all transgender students.
By
Amanda Arnold
transgender rights
Apr. 18, 2018
New York City Will Soon House Inmates According to Their Gender Identity
“It’s the city’s responsibility to protect the rights and safety of all New Yorkers.”
By
Naomi Elias
transgender rights
Jan. 10, 2018
Wisconsin School District to Settle Transgender Student’s Lawsuit
Kenosha Unified School District will pay $800,000.
By
Amanda Arnold
transgender rights
Dec. 31, 2017
U.S. Military to Accept Transgender Recruits on New Year’s Day
“We are relieved that we don’t have to hit pause on the constitutional rights of transgender people who are willing and able to serve our country.”
By
Amanda Arnold
transgender issues
Nov. 10, 2017
When a Trans Woman Defends Herself and the Video Goes Viral
Twenty months after Merci Chrisette’s “Subway Slasher” video became a sensation, she’s facing up to five years in prison.
By
Grace Dunham
politics
Nov. 7, 2017
The First Openly Transgender Woman Was Elected in Virginia
She defeated a 13-term incumbent to win a seat in the state’s House of Delegates.
By
Katie Van Syckle
gallery
Oct. 30, 2017
Painting Lost Transgender Heroes
Artist Ria Brodell depicts pioneers throughout history.
By
Rozanne Els
transgender rights
Oct. 30, 2017
Turns Out Enacting Legislation Takes More Than Pressing ‘Send Tweet’
A federal court has temporarily prevented the Pentagon from enacting a ban on transgender troops.
By
Leah Rodriguez
transgender rights
Aug. 30, 2017
Defense Secretary: Transgender Troops Can Continue to Serve (For Now)
Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced transgender troops could continue to serve pending the results of a study.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
politics
Aug. 26, 2017
Trump Reportedly Signs Order Banning Transgender People From Joining Military
Trump follows through on his tweets, but leaves the status of openly transgender active service members up to Secretary of Defense James Mattis.
By
Jen Kirby
politics
Aug. 24, 2017
White House Finds Solution to Transgender Military Ban: Delay, Let Mattis Decide
The reported plan gives Mattis six months to figure out what Trump’s tweets mean for service members — and by then the courts may have weighed in.
By
Margaret Hartmann
politics
Aug. 9, 2017
5 Transgender Soldiers Are Suing President Trump Over Military Ban
Two LGBTQ legal organizations filed a lawsuit on their behalf.
By
Claire Landsbaum
transgender rights
Aug. 3, 2017
LGBTQ Suicide Hotline Reports a ‘Dramatic Spike’ in Calls From Transgender Youth
The contacts increased after Trump’s anti-trans military tweets.
By
Lisa Ryan
gallery
July 28, 2017
See Britain’s Largest-Ever LGBT Art Show
It marks the 50th anniversary of the U.K.’s Sexual Offenses Act.
By
Chloe Fein
lgbtq rights
July 27, 2017
Chelsea Manning Tore Apart Donald Trump’s Ban on Transgender Soldiers
“We are neither disruptive nor expensive. We are human beings, and we will not be erased or ignored.”
By
Claire Landsbaum
transgender rights
July 27, 2017
Senator Says Gender Identity Didn’t Matter When She Was Injured in Combat
The Iraq War veteran blasted Trump’s trans military ban on CNN.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
transgender rights
July 26, 2017
The Pentagon Reportedly Spends 5 Times More on Viagra Than Transgender Services
The Defense Department spent $84 million on erectile-dysfunction meds in 2014 alone.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
lgbtq rights
May 24, 2017
Janet Mock Says She Doesn’t Want to Stand for All Trans Women
She doesn’t want the trans experience to be seen as a “monolith.”
By
Claire Landsbaum
lgbtq rights
May 22, 2017
Texas House Passes ‘Bathroom Bill’ That Targets Transgender Students
It’s similar to North Carolina’s infamous bathroom bill.
By
Claire Landsbaum
May 15, 2017
Man to Be First Person Sentenced of Federal Hate Crime for Transgender Murder
Joshua Brandon Vallum pleaded guilty to murdering Mercedes Williamson in December.
By
Lisa Ryan
caitlyn jenner
Apr. 22, 2017
Caitlyn Jenner Confirms She’s Had Her ‘Final’ Sex-Reassignment Surgery
She appeared on
20/20
with Diane Sawyer Friday night.
By
Jenni Miller
gender
Apr. 20, 2017
Parents Should Let Children Be Their Gender Nonconforming Selves
There seems to be a recent, nobly intentioned uptick in parents insisting children play and dress in gender-conforming ways.
By
Jesse Singal
lgbtq rights
Mar. 7, 2017
Student at Center of Trans-Rights Supreme Court Case Says He’ll Keep Fighting
After the Supreme Court opted not to hear his case.
By
Claire Landsbaum
Mar. 1, 2017
Trans Teens on What ‘Bathroom Anxiety’ Really Feels Like
“What if something bad happens and nobody knows, and they just leave me in there?”
By
Caitlin Moscatello
party chat
Feb. 25, 2017
Laverne Cox: ‘Trans Rights Are Women’s Rights’
On bell hooks and more.
By
Diane Gordon
transgender rights
Feb. 24, 2017
Laverne Cox Explains What Anti-Trans Bathroom Legislation Is Really About
“It’s about us existing in public space.”
By
Claire Landsbaum
transgender rights
Feb. 23, 2017
Caitlyn Jenner Calls Out Donald Trump in Message for Trans Youth
“I have a message for the trans kids of America. You are winning.”
By
Theresa Avila
Feb. 23, 2017
WATCH: The World’s First Transgender Doll Is Modeled After This Teenager
And it’s inspired by a 16-year-old.
By
Lizzy Halberstadt
politics
Feb. 23, 2017
Read Janet Mock’s Powerful Letter to Transgender Students
“I just want you to remember that this is your school too.”
By
Claire Landsbaum
transgender rights
Feb. 22, 2017
Trump Administration Revokes Guidelines Aimed at Protecting Transgender Students
The previous guidelines under the Obama administration ensured that transgender students had a right to use the bathroom of their choice.
By
Theresa Avila
politics
Feb. 22, 2017
The Trump Administration Can’t Agree on Treatment of Transgender Students
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is hesitant to rescind Obama’s guidelines.
By
Claire Landsbaum
Feb. 21, 2017
Trump Will Issue New Guidelines on Treatment of Transgender Students
“The president has maintained for a long time that this is a states’-rights issue and not one for the federal government.”
By
Lisa Ryan
grammys 2017
Feb. 12, 2017
Laverne Cox Highlighted This Supreme Court Case at the Grammys
Gavin Grimm, a transgender teen from Virginia, is suing after his school board voted against allowing him to use the bathroom of his choice.
By
Theresa Avila
Feb. 1, 2017
Texas Mayor Is the State’s First Openly Trans Person to Serve in Elected Office
Jess Herbst has been New Hope’s mayor since May.
By
Lisa Ryan
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