GOP candidate to replace Ron DeSantis is making trans rights the main focus of his campaign

Byron Donalds has repeatedly attacked his likely Democratic opponent for supporting trans youth & LGBTQ+ murals.

lgbtqnation.com

Ohio BMV scraps gender change form for transgender Ohioans

The Ohio BMV no longer accepts a form allowing transgender Ohioans to change the gender on their driver's license or state ID.

eu.cincinnati.com

Trans history is not a mythic beast

It’s a strange quirk of living your entire adult as a woman when the history you experienced first hand becomes a contest space which…

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LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream movies hits record lows, study finds

GLAAD's Where We Are in Film report shows less queer stories in mainstream movies even as public demand remains high — particularly in the horror genre.

out.com

What to know about hospitals’ reduction of gender-affirming care for youth

The number of hospitals offering gender-affirming care to youth has declined in the wake of federal scrutiny.

healthjournalism.org

Trans woman sues Defra for creating ‘hostile environment’ for trans people

A transgender woman is suing a government department for allegedly creating a “hostile environment” for trans people which she says made her feel intimidated and victimised.

yorkshirepost.co.uk

Transgender troops granted class action lawsuit against government

In the class action lawsuit, the protections won in Talbott v. USA would extend to all transgender service members.

militarytimes.com

Supreme Court reform isn’t the answer to the trans sports ruling

If even the liberal justices think Title IX doesn't protect trans people, then Title IX needs to be changed.

lgbtqnation.com

California Quietly Brings Back Controversial Scoring Policy for Trans Student Athletes | KQED

A state high school athletics federation reintroduced a rule allowing an additional competitor to earn a medal in events in which a transgender athlete places. Neither parents nor the Trump administration are happy.

kqed.org

Cuba marks IDAHOBiT amid heightened tensions with U.S.

Energy crisis, fears of military intervention overshadow events.

washingtonblade.com

Community grieves Juniper Blessing, trans student with 'heart of gold' who loved meteorology and Pokémon

Blessing’s friends at the University of Washington are sharing an outpouring of remembrances.

advocate.com

Subpoena of NYU Langone trans youth health records pierces ‘bubble’ of safety for patients & families

The Handbasket spoke to some of those impacted.

thehandbasket.co

Mother of transgender athlete AB Hernandez determined to push through protests

Nereyda Hernandez, the mother of transgender athlete AB Hernandez previously targeted by President Trump, says she is prepared to handle more protests.

latimes.com

She was forced to retire for being trans. Now, Virginia’s redistricting fight ended her congressional dreams

Bree Fram told The Advocate that the state Supreme Court’s decision to restore old congressional maps led her to end her bid weeks before early voting begins.

advocate.com

New Yorkers urge noncompliance with DOJ’s criminal subpoenas for NYU Langone’s trans medical records

Protesters urged NYU Langone not to comply with a demand for minors’ gender-affirming care records.

advocate.com

Department of Justice demands list of trans youth at New York Hospital

The DOJ has given no clear justification as to why it is asking for identifying data on patients.

theneedlenews.com

Wayne County clerk rejects bid to remove transgender candidate from ballot

Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett denied a challenge from a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House to have his opponent disqualified from the August primary ballot.

wlns.com