John Fetterman Rejects 'Degrading' Republican Anti-Trans Bathroom Ban, Says Sarah McBride Is Free to Use His Office Bathroom
Speaker Mike Johnson's ban caused backlash among several members of the House, with Sen. John Fetterman offering support to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride
Transgender House Member Says She's 'Not Here to Fight About Bathrooms', Will Follow Speaker Johnson's Rules
McBride also went on to say that the discussion around the usage of bathrooms in Congress is an "effort to distract from real issues facing this country"
Republican Pushing Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Claims She's Being 'Bullied' for 'Protecting Women,' Vows to 'Drink Tears' of Critics
The Republican congresswoman pushing a bill that would ban transgender women from using the female restroom vowed to "drink tears" of her critics.
Republican Lawmaker Responds to Historic Election of Trans Congress Member by Introducing Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill
A Republican lawmaker introduced a bill to ban transgender women from using the Capitol's female restrooms as a transgender lawmaker is set to take office.
Texas Lawmakers File Over 1,000 Bills as Immigration Enforcement Drives Priorities For The GOP Majority
Senate and House Republicans have majority advantage in both chambers, their bills focus on border security, voter ID, and school sports restrictions.
Top University Tells Lawmaker to Look Elsewhere for Interns After Anti-Trans Remarks
A top university said that they will no longer be referring students to a lawmaker's office for internships after he made transphobic remarks last week.
Dem Lawmakers in Deep Blue States Reject Trans Rights Just Days After Trump Election Victory
Democratic legislators from certain deep blue states have withheld their support for transgender athletes competing in sports with the gender they transitioned to just days after President-elect Donald Trump won his race campaigning on an anti-trans platform.
Elon Musk's Trans Daughter Hints at Leaving US After Dad Helps Get Trump Elected: 'I Don't See My Future' Here
In the wake of Trump's election sweep, Elon Musk's estranged trans daughter said she doesn't see her "future being in the United States."
Texas AG Paxton Sues El Paso Doctor For Providing "Gender Transition" Treatment to Minors
The doctor allegedly hid his illegal activity by falsifying medical records, prescriptions, and billing codes.
Female Inmate Sent to Men's Prison After An 'Assumption' Was Made Based on Her Looks: 'This Is a Complete Embarrassment'
Scottish authorities accidentally sent a woman to an all-male prison after incorrectly processing her due to her "masculine" features.
Texas City Bans Trans People from Using Public Restrooms That Match Their Gender Identity: 'Where Does It Stop?'
The city of Odessa, Texas passed an ordinance Tuesday banning transgender people from using public restrooms that match their gender identity.
Groundbreaking Attorney to Make History as First Openly Trans Lawyer to Argue Before Supreme Court
The ACLU lawyer is representing a group of transgender minors who filed a lawsuit against Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
Virginia Teacher Fired for Misgendering Trans Student Wins Legal Battle, Will Receive Large Settlement
The teacher had agreed to call the student by their chosen name, however said he could not in "good conscience" use the student's new pronouns.
Texas AG again sues Biden administration for its workforce protections of transgender employees
The suit takes place one day after a federal judge in Texas expanded a ruling that blocks protections for LGBTQ students in the state
Texas' Supreme Court upholds state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
In an 8-1 ruling, the all-Republican court rejected pleas from parents saying it violates their right to seek medical care for their transgender children
Peru Abandons 'Mental Disorder' Label For Trans People
The health ministry said that transgender people will instead be described as having "gender discordance" to ensure universal access to mental health treatment.
Parents Of LGBTQ Individuals Form Group To Fight Anti-Gay Prejudice In Latin American Countries
As deaths of queer and transgender people increase in regions around the world, an organization in the Latin American region made up of parents of LGBTQ individuals are pushing for anti-discrimination laws aimed to keep queer people safe.
Anti-Trans Policies Passed By Arkansas School Board As Resident Threatens LGBT People With ‘Death': Report
Anti-trans policies were passed in Arkansas on Tuesday by the Conway School Board, with a viral video of a man threatening to kill LGBT people spreading on social media.
Oklahoma Governor Signs Bill Defunding Hospitals That Gives Gender-Affirming Healthcare, Threatens Actions Against Trans Community
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill on Tuesday blocking the funding of hospitals in the country unless they remove their gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youths.
In Opposition To Governor’s Anti-Trans Policies, Virginia Students Initiate School Walkout Protests
Students in multiple Virginia school districts are initiating a walkout on Tuesday to protest the pending anti-trans policies that are being passed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration.
Montana Restricts Transgender Individuals From Changing Birth Certificates Even After Gender-Affirming Surgery
Montana's health department published a new directive on Friday prohibiting transgender individuals from changing their birth certificates even after going through gender-affirming surgery.
Anti-Trans Hate Forum Kiwi Farms Dropped By Providers As Owner Rants About Site’s Demise
A second internet service provider has dropped the anti-trans hate forum Kiwi Farms on Monday, as the #DropKiwiFarms campaign led by a prominent trans streamer continues to gain momentum across the world.
Peruvian Trans Activist Killed In Bali During Honeymoon In Potential Discrimination Case
A transgender activist was killed on Thursday in Indonesia while under police custody, with his family and spouse pushing for an investigation regarding him being a victim of racial discrimination and transphobia.
‘Homosexuality Is Not A Disease’: Vietnam Clamps Down On LGBT Misinformation, Adopts Global Standard
A recent announcement by the Health Ministry of Vietnam on Monday asks for medical workers to stop discriminating against LGBT people in what many activists in the country see as a win for LGBT rights.
Appeals Court Rules That Americans With Disabilities Act Covers Anti-Discrimination Rights Of Transgender Individuals
A landmark ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals on Tuesday puts gender dysphoria under the Americans with Disabilities Act umbrella, increasing the anti-discrimination protection transgender people can get.
Caitlyn Jenner Doesn't Support Trans Girls Playing In Female Leagues: 'It's Just Unfair'
Former Olympian and reality TV personality Caitlyn Jenner drew flak from LGBTQ activists on social media following a controversial remark opposing the participation of trans girls in female leagues.