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2026-03-21 21:10:06

Senate Blocks Transgender Sports Ban Amendment

The Senate rejected an amendment to ban transgender athletes from women's sports during a weekend voting bill debate. The move blocks a Trump priority attached to broader election legislation, which Democrats are expected to ultimately defeat. read more

2026-03-20 15:10:46

Judge Blocks RFK Jr. Trans Care Ban

A federal judge blocked a Trump administration order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth. The ruling against Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s directive is a temporary legal setback for the administration's broader policies targeting transgender Americans. read more

2026-03-11 14:40:13

Transgender Manager Sues Chilis Over Firing

A transgender assistant manager at a Chili's in Illinois was fired after three weeks, with management stating his "personal values and lifestyle" did not align with the chain, a federal lawsuit alleges. It claims this demonstrates a pattern of discrimination. read more

2026-03-03 01:40:44

Supreme Court Allows Transgender Student Parental Notifications

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a California law, allowing schools to notify parents if a student identifies as transgender without the student's consent. The order follows an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group. read more

2026-02-27 22:40:09

Scouts Reinstate Transgender Ban After Pentagon Ultimatum

Scouting America will reinstate a ban on transgender children and alter policies to appease the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticizes the group's "woke" changes, demanding a return to "core principles" to maintain military support. read more

2026-02-18 19:40:07

Fox Host Urges Gun Ban for Transgender People

Fox News host Lawrence Jones argued transgender people should not own guns after a Rhode Island shooting by a transgender individual. Most mass shooters are cisgender men. The proposal faces opposition from Second Amendment groups. read more

2025-04-03 16:50:05

Transgender Teacher Resigns Amid Harassment Over Social Media Post

A trans teacher in Texas resigns due to harassment from lawmakers and the public over a social media post, feeling unsafe. The teacher faced transphobic remarks and threats, leading to her decision to step down. read more

2025-04-01 18:20:03

Transgender activist arrested for bathroom protest at Florida Capitol

Trans protester in Florida Capitol arrested for washing hands in a women's bathroom in protest of a law from 2023. Marcy Rheintgen, from Illinois, was charged with trespassing and faces up to 60 days in jail. read more

2025-03-30 09:10:13

Trump's Policies Spark Contentious Debate on Transgender Rights in America.

Less than 1% of the US population identifies as transgender, yet former President Trump has made them a political focal point by implementing policies to erase their visibility in records, sports, and history, creating intense debates on civil rights. read more

2025-03-29 15:30:09

Transgender Teens Challenge Trump's Sports Order, Advocate for Inclusivity.

Two transgender teenagers, Parker Tirrell and Iris Turmelle, challenge Trump's 'Women's Sports' order, arguing for their right to play on girls' teams. Trump's order gives agencies leeway to enforce gender at birth policies, with support and opposition across the US. read more

2025-03-28 16:00:05

Second Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's Transgender Military Ban

A federal judge strikes down Trump's ban on transgender service members in the military as discriminatory and lacking evidence, the second nationwide injunction on the policy. Human Rights Campaign and Lambda Legal challenge the ban. read more

2025-03-19 22:50:42

Transgender Women Ordered Back to Women's Prisons Amid Legal Battles

A federal judge orders the Bureau of Prisons to return two trans women to women's facilities and provide hormone therapy, following Trump's executive order. This injunction adds to previous rulings against housing trans women in men's prisons. read more

2025-03-18 20:00:48

Transgender Teacher Sues School District Over Discrimination and Bullying

Tonia Daniels, a transgender public school teacher in New York, was allegedly bullied by students and faculty, leading to her forced resignation. Facing discrimination, she filed a lawsuit against the Arlington Central School District. read more

2025-03-12 08:40:04

Republican Rep. Storms Out After Misgendering Trans Colleague in Hearing

A Republican representative storms out of a hearing after being called out for misgendering Democratic congresswoman Sarah McBride. The incident reveals ongoing GOP attacks on transgender rights and misgendering incidents towards McBride, sparking controversy in US politics. read more

2025-03-08 08:10:43

Transgender Women Transferred to Male Prisons Amid Medical Treatment Dispute

Transgender women are being relocated to male prisons despite court rulings against Trump's order. This move defies medical treatment rulings, with two trans women already transferred. ACLU files lawsuit, calling the decision discriminatory and a threat to the well-being of transgender inmates. read more

2025-03-07 20:20:42

Challenges Persist for Trans Women in US Prisons Amid Transfers

Attorney representing trans women in US prisons voices desperation and fear due to Trump's executive order transferring them to men's facilities. Incarcerated trans women report abuse, suicidal thoughts, and lack of medical care in violation of court rulings. read more

2025-03-05 22:10:38

Transgender man tortured, murdered in New York; suspects face charges

Transgender man, Sam Nordquist, was horrifically tortured and sexually assaulted for a month before being murdered by seven suspects in upstate New York. Despite being a Black transgender man, hate crime charges will not be filed. read more

2025-03-04 16:20:41

US Senate Democrats Block Bill Banning Transgender Athletes in Sports

In a tight 51-45 vote, US Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill aiming to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. The legislation did not advance due to Democratic opposition, with the issue likely to resurface as a key cultural battleground. read more

2025-02-28 22:30:04

"Trump Administration Rescinds Guidelines for Transgender Inmates in Prisons"

Trump administration has rescinded rules safeguarding transgender inmates in federal prisons to align with executive orders recognizing only two sexes at birth. Despite ongoing lawsuits, plans to move transgender women to men's wings are on hold. read more

2025-02-27 07:10:04

"Pentagon Memo Bans Transgender Troops Without Exemption, Sparks Controversy"

GLAD Law's Jennifer Levi is challenging Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving in the US military. The Pentagon issued a memo requiring identification and separation of transgender troops unless they receive an exemption, citing compatibility issues with service and medical constraints. read more

2025-02-20 18:10:45

Judge Challenges Trump's Trans Military Ban, Citing Discrimination Concerns

Justice Department lawyers refuse to speculate on helping homeless transgender individuals in relation to Trump's military ban. Judge Ana Reyes criticizes the ban, questioning its discriminatory nature. Trump's administration defends the ban, claiming it doesn't speculate on Jesus's opinion. The case continues challenging the ban. read more

2025-02-20 15:10:06

HHS Secretary Defines Sex as "Unchangeable" in Targeted Guidance

RFK Jr. issues new HHS guidance defining sex as unchangeable, opposing transgender protections. The guidance states sex is biologically determined as male or female. This move aligns with Trump's executive orders on two sexes, sparking controversy. read more

2025-02-20 12:40:04

"Transgender Cyclist Calls for Support Amid Backlash Over Inclusion"

Transgender individuals have faced exclusion in sports, with Trump criticizing their participation while neglecting to support women athletes. The focus on gender in sports neglects crucial financial support opportunities for women athletes, worsening conditions in women's sports. read more

2025-02-18 20:40:04

Judge Criticizes Trump's "Demeaning" Transgender Military Ban Language

A federal judge criticizes Trump's ban on transgender service members and pronouns as "demeaning" and "ridiculous." Judge Ana Reyes challenges the policy's discriminatory language and calls for evidence that pronoun use impacts military readiness. read more

2025-02-15 13:50:03

Transgender Man Found Dead After Brutal Abuse, Five Charged

New York State Police charged five individuals with the murder of 24-year-old transgender man Sam Nordquist, who was tortured for over a month before his body was discarded in Canandaigua, N.Y. Police called it the worst homicide investigation ever. read more

2025-02-10 21:00:05

"Pentagon Halts Transgender Military Enlistments and Healthcare Access"

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directs the U.S. military to pause gender-affirming care for transgender service members, following Trump's executive order barring trans troops. Lawsuits are challenging the ban, arguing that it unfairly targets trans individuals. read more

2025-02-05 22:10:03

Trump Signs Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Women's Sports

President Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports, enforcing stricter mandates on sports and gender policies. The order directs federal agencies to interpret Title IX rules as prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating in female sports. read more

2025-02-05 19:10:03

Trump Signs Order Banning Transgender Girls From Women's Sports

Trump signs executive order banning transgender girls and women from women's sports, falsely categorizing them as "men," erasing protections for transgender individuals. Civil rights groups denounce the move as a manufactured crisis targeting vulnerable Americans. Legal challenges are expected. read more

2025-02-05 03:10:07

Cynthia Nixon condemns Trump's order on gender-affirming care for trans children

Cynthia Nixon expressed strong opposition towards Trump's transgender executive order that blocked gender-affirming care for trans children, leading her to protest in New York City. Nixon emphasized the importance of such treatments, feeling that trans youth deserve equal access. read more

2025-02-01 11:40:03

Trump's Executive Orders on Transgender Rights Spark Backlash and Concern

In his first weeks back in office, President Donald Trump has directed a series of executive orders targeting transgender and nonbinary people. The orders challenge existing policies and seek to limit rights across various sectors. read more

2025-02-01 07:40:04

Transgender Pilot Faces Far-Right Hoax Targeting Military Service Record

Jo Ellis, a transgender pilot, served in Iraq and against the Islamic State. Far-right groups falsely accused her of piloting a crashed US Army chopper, following a pattern of demonizing trans people for incidents they are not linked to. read more

2025-01-31 15:50:04

Trump Administration Implements Transgender Bathroom Ban in Federal Agencies

Trump's administration has instructed federal agencies to implement a transgender bathroom ban, targeting access to single-sex spaces, aligning with Trump's recognition of only male and female sexes. The ban, part of Trump's ongoing attacks on transgender rights, includes firing individuals involved in "gender ideology." read more

2025-01-31 11:20:04

Hospitals Halt Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth after Trump Order

Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. pause gender-affirming care for young transgender individuals in response to Trump's executive order curbing federal support. The order labels such care as "chemical and surgical mutilation," altering access to necessary medical services. read more

2025-01-28 23:40:05

"Trump Bans Gender Transitions for Under-19s in Latest Order"

Trump signs an executive order to stop gender transitions for those under 19, accusing doctors of harming children. Studies show hormone therapy benefits mental health. The order cuts funding for gender-affirming care, affecting federal insurance programs and potential legal battles. Backlash from the transgender community and allies ensues. read more

2025-01-28 21:20:03

"Transgender Service Members Sue Trump Over Military Ban"

Six transgender service members are suing President Trump over his executive order banning trans people from the military. The order claims gender identity conflicts with military standards. The lawsuit argues such a ban would harm the careers and livelihoods of the plaintiffs, who have served with distinction. read more

2025-01-28 01:40:03

Transgender Woman Sues Trump Over Men's Prison Placement Order

An incarcerated trans woman sues Trump over an executive order forcing her into a men's prison and denying appropriate healthcare. The order recognized only two sexes and directed moving trans women to men's prisons, cutting off gender-affirming care. read more

2025-01-26 18:50:03

Trump Rollback Puts Transgender Inmates at Risk in Federal Prisons

Donald Trump's new executive order redefines gender, undermining protections for transgender individuals in federal prisons and erasing them from the law, specifically impacting the Prison Rape Elimination Act which safeguards them against sexual violence. read more

2025-01-22 04:50:03

Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride Mocks Trump's Anti-Transgender Order

Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, humorously reacted to Trump's executive order defining genders based on reproductive cells as she found his decree amusing, declaring everyone a woman. The order faced criticism for ignoring the biology of gender development. read more

2025-01-21 02:40:05

Trump Rolls Back Transgender Rights, DEI Policies Sparking Protests

Activists for transgender rights protest in Washington in 2023 as Trump administration rolls back trans and gender-identity rights. Trump issues executive order removing gender ideology guidance and aims to end DEI programs, sparking opposition and vows of resistance from civil rights advocates. read more