Rights & Advocacy Why a Michigan primary turned into a fight over a candidate’s name
Michigan primary dispute over ballot name highlights legal nuances and the political stakes for transgender candidates
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Rights & Advocacy When an international custody retrieval turned into a controversy over gender care
An investigation into how law enforcement statements and a lone affidavit escalated a custody case into a national conversation about gender-affirming care
Rights & Advocacy Suspected homophobic assault leaves man in critical condition in Bristol city centre
A late-night assault on St Nicholas Street left a man in his 30s critically injured; police have recorded the incident as a…
Rights & Advocacy Analysis finds New York Times includes trans voices in only a fifth of its focused stories
Assigned Media’s review finds the New York Times published many stories about transgender people but rarely included transgender voices, a pattern advocates…
Rights & Advocacy Wesley Han discrimination suit against Soho Grand over bathroom incident
Non-binary actor Wesley Han has filed a discrimination lawsuit after being escorted from the women’s restroom at the Soho Grand on March…
Rights & Advocacy Transgender Idahoans file federal lawsuit over bathroom felony law
A federal challenge argues Idaho's law criminalizing restroom use based on sex assigned at birth puts transgender people at risk and disrupts…
Rights & Advocacy Why the failed SAVE America Act matters for voter access and transgender communities
A concise guide to the SAVE America Act outcome, recent rulings that shaped trans rights, and the policies activists must watch
Rights & Advocacy Idaho bathroom ban faces federal lawsuit from transgender residents
Six transgender Idaho residents have filed a federal suit arguing that H.B. 752 unlawfully restricts access to public restrooms and imposes severe…
Rights & Advocacy Colorado bill targets conversion therapy through civil liability
A Colorado proposal shifts from banning conversion therapy to creating civil consequences for licensed mental health providers, aiming to protect survivors while…
Rights & Advocacy Book bans and youth: defending access to LGBTQ+ stories
An overview of rising challenges to library collections and the coalition fighting to keep queer stories available
Rights & Advocacy Second openly trans contestant for Miss Universe Puerto Rico meets criticism and support
A Cidra native will compete in the 2026 Miss Universe Puerto Rico pageant on June 25 and is confronting online hostility and…
Rights & Advocacy Why masc-of-center survivors are often overlooked in conversations about sexual assault
A look at how allegations involving public figures and research findings highlight the unique challenges masc-of-center survivors face when seeking recognition and…
Rights & Advocacy New federal proposals would require parental notification and bar schools from recognizing trans identities
Two recently introduced House measures would compel schools to notify parents about students' gender identity and restrict acknowledgement of trans people in…
Rights & Advocacy HRC runs geofenced Grindr ads to spotlight HIV prevention during Correspondents’ Dinner
The Human Rights Campaign used geofenced ads on Grindr around high-profile Washington gatherings to promote HIV prevention and its broader healthcare initiative
Rights & Advocacy Banned LGBTQ+ books for teens and young adults that teach resilience and identity
A review of frequently targeted LGBTQ+ titles for teens, the coordinated campaigns behind removals, and arguments for defending inclusive literature
Rights & Advocacy HRC runs geofenced Grindr ads to spotlight HIV prevention at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
HRC used location-targeted Grindr ads during a high-profile Washington weekend to push HIV prevention resources and raise alarms about policy changes affecting…
Rights & Advocacy Resurgence of the puto chant threatens Mexico’s World Cup kickoff
the homophobic chant known as 'puto' has again been heard at Estadio Azteca, prompting worries for Mexico as it co-hosts the World…
Rights & Advocacy When Christian rhetoric meets religious authority: a closer look at privilege and power
A sharp examination of how political figures used Christian language against Pope Leo XIV, and how those gestures expose Christian hegemony, misuse…
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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…
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