A recent court decision has brought significant changes for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex passport holders in the United States. A federal judge has widened a preliminary injunction to include two new groups of passport holders. This means that the policy, which required passports to show only the sex assigned at birth, is now temporarily paused for these indi...
The link between mental toughness, adaptability, and eating disorders has been a hot topic. A recent study dug into how these factors play out across different races, ethnicities, and genders. It looked at data from over 24, 000 young adults. The study used three main tools. One measured how well people bounce back from stress. Another assessed how open they are to t...
Sexual exploitation is a serious issue that affects many people. It happens when someone is forced into sexual acts without their consent. This problem is particularly severe among LGBTQ+ individuals. However, many studies have not given this community the attention it deserves. Often, these studies do not include enough LGBTQ+ participants. They also do not separate...
There is a significant gap in understanding the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in medical education. This is a problem. It is important to know how these students feel about their schools. Why? Because it affects their learning and their future careers. It is not enough to just assume that everyone has the same experience. This is especially true for LGBTQ+ ...
The world of sports is buzzing with debates about transgender athletes. Some argue that trans women have unfair advantages, while others believe everyone should have equal opportunities to compete. This debate has sparked intense discussions and even led to bans in many places. Let's break down the facts and see what science really says about this hot topic. First o...
Gender critical feminists (GCF) are known for their opposition to gender identity theory (GIT) and queer theory (QT). They believe these theories could harm women and the feminist movement. However, GCF fully support the idea that homosexuality is a normal part of human sexuality. This support leads to a complicated situation. The acceptance of homosexuality as norma...
A federal judge in Boston made a significant ruling on a contentious issue. Six transgender individuals won a temporary victory in their fight for accurate passports. They argued that a new policy, put in place by the Trump administration, was unfair and discriminatory. The judge, Julia E. Kobick, agreed with the plaintiffs. She stated that the new policy went again...
The U. S. Department of Education has started looking into the California Department of Education. They are checking if California is breaking federal privacy rules. These rules are part of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act, or FERPA. FERPA lets parents see their kids' school records and control who sees personal info about their kids. California has a new s...
Iowa's Republican governor has signed a controversial bill. This bill removes gender identity from the state's civil rights protections. This makes Iowa the first state to strip away civil rights from a previously protected group. The bill sailed through the Republican-controlled Senate and House, with only a few Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. ...
Iowa just made history, but not in a good way. The state has become the first in the U. S. to strip away gender identity protections from its civil rights code. This move, signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds, has sparked a lot of controversy and concern. The new law, effective from July 1, is part of a broader effort by Iowa Republicans to restrict tran...