Virginia Teacher Fired for Misgendering Trans Student Wins Legal Battle, Will Receive Large Settlement
The teacher had agreed to call the student by their chosen name, however said he could not in "good conscience" use the student's new pronouns.
Texas AG again sues Biden administration for its workforce protections of transgender employees
The suit takes place one day after a federal judge in Texas expanded a ruling that blocks protections for LGBTQ students in the state
Texas' Supreme Court upholds state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
In an 8-1 ruling, the all-Republican court rejected pleas from parents saying it violates their right to seek medical care for their transgender children
Peru Abandons 'Mental Disorder' Label For Trans People
The health ministry said that transgender people will instead be described as having "gender discordance" to ensure universal access to mental health treatment.
Parents Of LGBTQ Individuals Form Group To Fight Anti-Gay Prejudice In Latin American Countries
As deaths of queer and transgender people increase in regions around the world, an organization in the Latin American region made up of parents of LGBTQ individuals are pushing for anti-discrimination laws aimed to keep queer people safe.
Anti-Trans Policies Passed By Arkansas School Board As Resident Threatens LGBT People With ‘Death': Report
Anti-trans policies were passed in Arkansas on Tuesday by the Conway School Board, with a viral video of a man threatening to kill LGBT people spreading on social media.
Oklahoma Governor Signs Bill Defunding Hospitals That Gives Gender-Affirming Healthcare, Threatens Actions Against Trans Community
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill on Tuesday blocking the funding of hospitals in the country unless they remove their gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youths.
In Opposition To Governor’s Anti-Trans Policies, Virginia Students Initiate School Walkout Protests
Students in multiple Virginia school districts are initiating a walkout on Tuesday to protest the pending anti-trans policies that are being passed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration.
Montana Restricts Transgender Individuals From Changing Birth Certificates Even After Gender-Affirming Surgery
Montana's health department published a new directive on Friday prohibiting transgender individuals from changing their birth certificates even after going through gender-affirming surgery.
Anti-Trans Hate Forum Kiwi Farms Dropped By Providers As Owner Rants About Site’s Demise
A second internet service provider has dropped the anti-trans hate forum Kiwi Farms on Monday, as the #DropKiwiFarms campaign led by a prominent trans streamer continues to gain momentum across the world.
Peruvian Trans Activist Killed In Bali During Honeymoon In Potential Discrimination Case
A transgender activist was killed on Thursday in Indonesia while under police custody, with his family and spouse pushing for an investigation regarding him being a victim of racial discrimination and transphobia.
‘Homosexuality Is Not A Disease’: Vietnam Clamps Down On LGBT Misinformation, Adopts Global Standard
A recent announcement by the Health Ministry of Vietnam on Monday asks for medical workers to stop discriminating against LGBT people in what many activists in the country see as a win for LGBT rights.
Appeals Court Rules That Americans With Disabilities Act Covers Anti-Discrimination Rights Of Transgender Individuals
A landmark ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals on Tuesday puts gender dysphoria under the Americans with Disabilities Act umbrella, increasing the anti-discrimination protection transgender people can get.
Caitlyn Jenner Doesn't Support Trans Girls Playing In Female Leagues: 'It's Just Unfair'
Former Olympian and reality TV personality Caitlyn Jenner drew flak from LGBTQ activists on social media following a controversial remark opposing the participation of trans girls in female leagues.