Rights & Advocacy
Former employee alleges racism and transphobia at Marsha’s; owner replies
A former employee publicly accused Marsha’s of racism and transphobia after being fired; the owner has issued a response and launched an…
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Rights & Advocacy New Florida law restricts DEI in cities and alarms Pride organizers
A new law restricts DEI work by Florida cities and counties, creates a private right of action, and has sparked widespread opposition…
Rights & Advocacy How the FCC review of TV ratings could reshape coverage of gender identity in children’s programming
A federal request for comment on television ratings focuses on gender identity themes in kids’ shows and has prompted strong pushback from…
Rights & Advocacy How Tennessee legislation is reshaping protections for transgender people
Tennessee lawmakers are moving several bills that critics say will undermine transgender protections across government, schools, health care, and detention settings
Rights & Advocacy Black trans woman alleges discrimination at Ferndale gay bar after ID dispute
A Ferndale patron says a routine ID check turned into an experience she calls discriminatory; the bar apologized, staff training is promised,…
Rights & Advocacy Library trustees dismissed after decision to retain Call Me Max sparks backlash
A decision to retain Kyle Lukoff’s Call Me Max in a children’s collection led to the dismissal of eight of nine trustees…
Rights & Advocacy How New York Times reporting has been tied to anti-trans policy debates
At the shareholder meeting a parent asked about accountability after reporting that critics say influenced policy; the publisher pushed back
Rights & Advocacy Colorado law seals minor name-change records to safeguard transgender youth privacy
Colorado's new law shields name-change petitions for minors, narrowing public access and aiming to protect transgender youth
Rights & Advocacy Books to unpack the history and impact of trans exclusion in sports
Start here: concise, readable books that map how gender surveillance, science, and policy shape who can play
Rights & Advocacy Crowdfunding supports gay father after altercation with right-wing media figure in West Hollywood
A West Hollywood confrontation led to an arrest and a GoFundMe that has raised over $71,000 to cover legal costs for David…
Rights & Advocacy Understanding chasers and the fetishization of trans men
A closer look at how chaser behavior affects trans men and why community language matters
Rights & Advocacy High court review of Colorado preschool nondiscrimination rule and religious providers
A pending Supreme Court decision will determine if religious preschools that take state money may turn away children of LGBTQ+ parents while…
Rights & Advocacy Trump, Epstein survivors and the politics of victim blaming
A roundup of the latest controversy after Trump questioned Epstein survivors while facing multiple public embarrassments and a vocal response from abuse…
Rights & Advocacy Montana court decision reinforces transgender access to accurate identification
Montana’s high court called denying accurate IDs to transgender people a form of sex discrimination, a ruling with legal and social consequences…
Rights & Advocacy Judge vacates Kennedy Declaration restricting care for transgender youth
A decisive court ruling overturned an administration directive, preserving access to care and curbing federal overreach
Rights & Advocacy Conservative think tank signals broader push to limit gender-affirming care for adults
AFPI framed restrictions as a stepwise campaign beginning with minors, raising alarms as health systems and courts respond
Rights & Advocacy How Madison Square Garden’s surveillance targeted a fan and raised civil rights concerns
A longtime Knicks attendee was tracked throughout a game and later banned after internal security reports flagged her presence; the case highlights…
Rights & Advocacy Dominican sisters challenge New York’s long-term care gender identity mandates
A Westchester hospice run by the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne has taken legal action, arguing that new state rules on gender identity…
Rights & Advocacy Short documentary on transgender service members earns Emmy nod
A documentary following Army Major Erica Vandal and the Talbott v. USA lawsuit earned an Emmy nomination, spotlighting the human cost of…
Rights & Advocacy How the Charlie Kirk Act could reshape free speech and protest on Tennessee campuses
Tennessee lawmakers approved the Charlie Kirk Act to prevent campus disruption of speakers and to protect faculty speech, raising concerns about effects…
Rights & Advocacy Caitlyn Jenner on identity, sports and political alliances: what she said and why it matters
Caitlyn Jenner opened up about biology, politics and personal controversies in interviews that have reignited debate about transgender rights and public responsibility
Rights & Advocacy White House budget seeks new FBI focus on gender-related ‘extremism’
The White House budget request links a rise in FBI counterterrorism resources to new priorities including what it calls gender extremism, prompting…
Rights & Advocacy Parents challenge New Richmond school bathroom policy in federal court
A newly formed parents' association has taken the New Richmond School District to federal court, alleging a violation of Title IX over…
Rights & Advocacy Settlement requires National Park Service to rehang Pride flag at Stonewall
A coalition of preservation and LGBTQ+ groups won a settlement that obliges the National Park Service to restore and maintain the Pride…
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Lesbian mom defends nonbinary child during tense encounter at California legislature
A video shows a lesbian mother standing up for her nonbinary child after being accosted by an anti-trans activist in the halls…