The Supreme Court rejected Kim Davis's appeal, upholding marriage equality after Obergefell. Advocates express relief but warn against complacency amid ongoing threats to LGBTQ+ rights and transgender rights.
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes remain high despite decreased violent crime. Political rhetoric & discriminatory policies fuel violence and exclusion in the U.S., UK, and Europe, impacting transgender individuals most severely.
Shawn Skelly warns against creeping authoritarianism and attacks on transgender rights. She highlights the politicization of the military and the erosion of democratic norms under recent administrations. #TransRights #Authoritarianism
Trump's policies impacting LGBTQ+ rights, especially transgender individuals, are highlighted. Journalist Christopher Wiggins covers the intersection of politics and LGBTQ+ lives. Trump's targeting of transgender people is a defining feature.
Kamala Harris confronts trans rights, sports, and politics in her new memoir. She addresses fairness concerns and defends gender-affirming care amidst political attacks and misinformation.
Trans individuals and nonbinary people are challenging the passport policy in court, citing discrimination and constitutional rights violations. The ACLU is representing them in Orr v. Trump.
Sgt. Anna Lange must fight for sex reassignment coverage despite court rulings protecting transgender rights. Judge Abudu dissents, highlighting discrimination and civil rights violations.
Iowa settles with transgender students discriminated against in 2020. Lawsuit filed in 2022. The Iowa Civil Rights Act includes sex identity. State denies misdeed but approves payment.
South Carolina's bathroom policy, requiring "biological sex" restrictions, is blocked. The Supreme Court may hear cases on LGBTQ+ rights, including transgender bathroom access and healthcare.
Christopher Wiggins reports on the Trump administration's policies impacting LGBTQ+ rights, IRS staffing cuts, and leadership changes. Focus on political intersection with LGBTQ+ community.
Bangladesh's LGBTQ+ community faces rising threats after the 2024 political crisis. Discrimination, violence, and policy regressions are increasing vulnerability, requiring urgent advocacy and support. Inclusive policies of previous govt vanished.
Mace launches a gubernatorial bid in South Carolina, fueled by anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, targeting transgender rights, undocumented immigrants, and educational institutions. She faces criticism for her divisive stance.
Federal lawsuit challenges Idaho's HB 264, banning transgender individuals from using bathrooms aligning with their gender identity. Students seek to block enforcement, alleging discrimination and emotional distress. Damage ask is nominal.
HRC's 'One Million Voices' campaign launches the American Dreams Tour to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and counter political disinformation amidst rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and policy. Focus on storytelling and community.
India's courts champion trans rights, expanding legal protections. Controversy surrounds trans athlete inclusion in cricket amid ongoing debate. Healthcare access, legal recognition, and societal acceptance are key.
Trudy Ring's political views, court rulings on transgender care bans, and the Justice Department's appeals are discussed. The debate centers on constitutional rights and gender identity.
Iowa removes sex identity as a protected class, defining it by reproductive anatomy at birth. The law restricts transgender Iowans' access to facilities, sparking legal concerns and impacting civil rights. Confusion and voids emerges.
