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Enjoying Riki's regular posts of trans news stories as they break? Then consider following her at @rikiwilchins.bsky.social or checking out her book: "When Texas Came for Our Kids: How evangelical extremists launched a war on transgender teens." www.amazon.com/dp/1626016712

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul LGBTQnation Another brick in the wall: new Canadian study of 445 trans kids on GAC finds 97.1% continued identifying as transgender after an average of 2.4 years, with only 2.9% detransitioning. Still more proof the kids are all right.

New study deflates right-wing claim that many trans teens later regret gender-affirming care - LGBTQ Nation

Gender identity among adolescents initiating hormone therapy is "highly stable," the authors write.

lgbtqnation.com

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul Advocate Despite months of attacks by Reps over his support for trans athletes, TX Dem Sen candidate James tells MS-NOW's Rachel Maddow: “I don’t think we win by selling people out And we’re refusing to do that in this campaign.” www.advocate.com/politics/nat...

James Talarico tells Rachel Maddow how bigoted, anti-trans politics distract from GOP corruption

The Texas Democratic U.S. Senate nominee explained why he won't sell out the transgender community in favor of votes.

advocate.com

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul NevIndep Nevada Ethics Commission finds Lt Gov Stavros Anthony [R] violated state ethics law when he used state resources to set up a task force aimed at keeping transgender athletes out of women's sports. Stavros is suing in response.

Nevada LG sues ethics commission, seeks reversal of fine over transgender athlete task force - The Nevada Independent

The suit, filed in Clark County District Court in early July, alleges that there were no violations of state ethics laws and that the ethics complaint centered "mostly on unsubstantiated claims."

thenevadaindependent.com

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul Pix11 NYC therapist Remington Yhap, 47, who specialized in LGBTQ+ mental health and sex issues, is accused of raping a 17-year-old trans boy during a session in his Manhattan office in June, sources and prosecutors said Tuesday. pix11.com/news/local-n...

NYC therapist accused of raping transgender teen during session: DA

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A therapist is accused of raping a 17-year-old transgender boy during a session in his Manhattan office in June, sources and prosecutors said Tuesday. Remington Yhap, 47, a…

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@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul Markey at debate: "We should have been loving those kids. There's only 12 trans athletes in the whole of the NCAA. We should have been embracing them. Instead, what Congressman Moulton did was he threw them under the bus.” Hope this guy is contagious...

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social [Moulton con't] New Moulton: "To the trans community feeling the weight and the pain of the Trump administration policies. I deeply recognize your trauma, and I'm sorry if my comments hurt you." Nice try, Seth. www.advocate.com/politics/ele...

Seth Moulton’s anti-trans rhetoric comes back to haunt him in Senate debate with Ed Markey

"I deeply recognize your trauma, and I'm sorry if my comments hurt you," the congressman said.

advocate.com

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul Advocate MA Senate candidate Rep. Seth Moulton, struggling against pro-trans Sen. Ed Markey, walks back transphobic remarks about his "two little girls getting run over by a male or formerly male athlete." 1./2

Seth Moulton’s anti-trans rhetoric comes back to haunt him in Senate debate with Ed Markey

"I deeply recognize your trauma, and I'm sorry if my comments hurt you," the congressman said.

advocate.com

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@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul Guardian At Texas's summer camp Color Splash Out, LGBTQ+ kids can play, create and connect in a state that passed seven anti-trans bills last year safely and freely with no misgendering. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Safety, freedom and no misgendering: inside the Texas summer camp for trans kids

At Color Splash Out, LGBTQ+ kids can play, create and connect without judgment, especially in a state that passed seven anti-trans bills last year

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It's no longer morning, but by my reckoning there's no better time to support independent media by and for the trans community. Join us!

Assigned Media@assignedmedia.org · yesterday

Good morning! Isn't it a great day to support independent journalism that serves the trans community and their allies? I KNEW you'd think so too. We're trying to add 50 new members in the month of August. Help us!!! <3!! assignedmedia.org/support/

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul ErinReed Coach Cheryl Reeve wore a “Trans Kids Belong” tee as her MN Lynx opened a whole can of whoopass on Sophie Cunningham and the IN Fever, ending their 5-game winning streak 108-100. "We need to protect trans kids,” Reeve said. “It’s a human rights issue.”

WNBA Coach Cheryl Reeve Wore “Trans Kids Belong” While Beating Sophie Cunningham’s Team

The crowd was equally indignant, reportedly booing whenever Cunningham touched the ball.

erininthemorning.com

In this month's Journal Club, @veraeikon.bsky.social looks at a 2024 paper investigating the harms done to trans athletes when they are excluded from participating in sports.

Journal Club: Trans People in Sports Don’t Hurt Anybody. But Kicking Them Out Does. - Assigned Media

A 2024 paper investigates the harms caused by excluding trans people from sport. Journal Club digs into the findings.

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(OOC: in 1798, Olaudah Equiano released his memoir to the British public. The depiction of slavery from the perspective of a freed slave appalled the public, and swelled the abolitionist cause. Cis folk won't tell the whole truth about us because they don't know it. Support trans journalists)

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As someone who works with a lot of trans people, and families of trans people, and clinicians supporting trans people, I can attest that this information is incredibly valuable and doing lots of good in the world. Supporting it is essential!

Assigned Media@assignedmedia.org · yesterday

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I just subscribed because I appreciate people covering these issues in a way that’s researched, holds power accountable, and meets this moment in history, but isn’t in the business of scaring people for clicks. Really important stuff.

Assigned Media@assignedmedia.org · yesterday

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Assigned Media@assignedmedia.org · yesterday

Good morning! Isn't it a great day to support independent journalism that serves the trans community and their allies? I KNEW you'd think so too. We're trying to add 50 new members in the month of August. Help us!!! <3!! assignedmedia.org/support/

I have to really hustle for memberships through the end of this year because I took a big risk in changing platforms away from Squarespace. The effort is chugging along so far, but we're not out of the woods. I made the change to assure Assigned's long term viability, but in the short term eeeeek!

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Good morning! Isn't it a great day to support independent journalism that serves the trans community and their allies? I KNEW you'd think so too. We're trying to add 50 new members in the month of August. Help us!!! <3!! assignedmedia.org/support/

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@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul Advocate Michigan Civil Rights Comsn ruls Studio 8 Hair Lab owner Christine Geiger violated MI civil rights laws when she posted on social media that the salon would not serve trans people, who should instead "seek services at a local pet groomer."

Michigan finds hair salon owner violated the law by directing trans people to pet groomers

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission ordered Christine Geiger to remove Studio 8 Hair Lab's anti-transgender posts, pay legal fees, and complete civil rights training.

advocate.com

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul LGBTQnation Eagle Scout/activist James Dale successfully sues Dept of Defense to release MOU Hegseth bragged was a ban on trans kids in Scouting. Turns out it's really just a bathroom/locker policy by birth-assigned sex--no ban.

Pentagon caves to LGBTQ+ activist who sued for document on Scouting America's alleged trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

"You don't get to make a deal in the dark and then control the public narrative," said James Dale.

lgbtqnation.com

It's almost like we should trust people, including young people, with their own experience. [I'm being sarcastic because I'm infuriated by the cruelty of the anti-trans what-about-ism that often obliviously carries so much water for fascists.]

Assigned Media@assignedmedia.org · 2d ago

A new study out of Canada looked at four youth gender clinics. Out of 445 patients only four who started gender affirming hormone therapy ceased taking it, and only one did so due to a re-identification with their birth sex. assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social NYT Secretive kangaroo court given no leeway are kicking out 100% of trans servicemembers who come before them to fight their Trump-ordered separations. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/u...

Inside the Secretive Boards Deciding Trans Troops’ Fate

The Pentagon is relying on closed-door hearings to kick out transgender service members. An Army Reserve lawyer is one of the few who have seen how they really work.

nytimes.com

“The paper by Metzger et al adds to a large existing body of evidence that suggests the highly politicized concerns about misdiagnosis or rushed treatment for gender dysphoria in youth are not supported by available research.”

Assigned Media@assignedmedia.org · 2d ago

A new study out of Canada looked at four youth gender clinics. Out of 445 patients only four who started gender affirming hormone therapy ceased taking it, and only one did so due to a re-identification with their birth sex. assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul Guardian Federal employees join class action suit brought by HRC and DC law firm Correia & Puth against Trump admin for blocking insurance coverage for GAC, arguing it violates Title VII's ban on sex discrim. 8.3m employees and family are covered by fed insurance.

Trump administration sued for blocking insurance coverage of gender-affirming healthcare

Coverage for gender-affirming care is no longer covered by federal plans, and workers must pay out of pocket

theguardian.com

A new study out of Canada looked at four youth gender clinics. Out of 445 patients only four who started gender affirming hormone therapy ceased taking it, and only one did so due to a re-identification with their birth sex. assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

A New Study from Canada Again Finds Less Than 1 Percent of Trans Youth Detransition - Assigned Media

Out of 445 patients across four gender clinics only one who started hormone therapy stopped due to a change in gender identity.

assignedmedia.org

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul OregonLive WNBA's Sophie Cunningham greeted with jeers at Portland Fire game after transphobic comments about trans athletes. www.oregonlive.com/portland-fir...

Sophie Cunningham jeered at Portland Fire game after comments on trans athletes

Fire fans booed heavily and some waved small transgender flags when Cunningham checked in or possessed the ball.

oregonlive.com

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul WSJ editorial board, getting a major case of the vapors, claims the NCAA wanting to allow "less than 10" trans women play is The End Of ALL Life As We Know It and The Destruction of Title IX. No comment on Heritage Foundation _really_ wanting to gut Title IX.

Opinion | NCAA Pushes Congress to Gut Title IX

A bill would free the association of liability for forcing women to compete against men.

wsj.com

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul Guardian African countries including Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali and Senegal -- many of which have highly-active American evangelical groups pressing for such changes--- are enacting new and/or harsher anti-LGBTQ+ laws. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across west Africa, campaigners warn

Activists in the region say politicians regard LGBTQ+ people as ‘the easiest scapegoats to maintain their power’

theguardian.com