Brooklyn Brewery shifts Pride ads to direct financial aid ($25,000) for transgender, nonbinary, and two-spirit New Yorkers, addressing immediate needs and systemic challenges. Ryan also advocates for trans visibility.
New documentary 'Sally' explores astronaut Sally Ride's life, career, and relationship with Tam O'Shaughnessy, revealing homophobia and sexism she faced. It features interviews and historical footage.
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, sparking dissent and concern for trans youth and healthcare access. Legal challenges and political implications loom.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's NIH grant cancellations, citing racial & LGBTQ+ discrimination. The cuts targeted research on diverse populations, sparking lawsuits from scientists & public health groups.
A federal court expanded its order against the State Department's anti-transgender passport policy, a win for LGBTQ+ rights and privacy. The policy violated equal protection and the APA.
Officer Ullrich, an LGBTQ+ liaison, faces scrutiny over civil rights violation accusations and past conduct. ACLU report highlights policing issues. City stands by Ullrich despite multiple lawsuits and concerns about his actions.
Iowa restricts transgender healthcare coverage under Medicaid, facing legal challenges and sparking controversy. Advocates fight for equal access and challenge discriminatory practices.
Survivors revisit Pulse nightclub, site of a tragic mass shooting, before demolition for a memorial. The building's closure is temporary, but its memory fuels LGBTQ+ equality and gun reform advocacy.
Orlando commemorates the 9th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Plans for a permanent memorial, including a reflecting pool and columns honoring the victims, are underway with public support and city funding. The community remembers and honors the 49 lives lost.
Senate Democrats oppose the transgender military ban, citing harm to readiness and questioning its justification. Legal challenges continue amid concerns of discrimination and impact on servicemembers.
Ryan, reporter & LGBTQ+ advocate. Texas' 'Don't Say Gay' bill banning LGBTQ+ discussions & clubs, forcing outing, jeopardizes students & violates rights. Includes GLAAD nomination.
A preliminary injunction orders federal prisons to provide trans inmates with hormone therapy and social accommodations, challenging the denial of gender-affirming care as discriminatory and a violation of rights.
