At an airport in Tel Aviv, a person with a U. S. passport faced a question about their gender. The passport had an "X" marking, which stood for neither male nor female. The border officers were confused. They asked questions, but the person refused to explain. This was a big moment for them. All their life, people had questioned their gender. Now, with this passport,...
In a small town in the Netherlands, Veronica Clifford Carlos, a 28-year-old artist, is fighting for a chance to stay. She left her home in San Francisco after facing severe threats due to her identity as a trans woman. Veronica is not alone in her struggle; many others are seeking asylum in the Netherlands, hoping for a safer life. The Netherlands, known for its prog...
The entertainment world is buzzing with a heated debate over trans rights. At the center of it all is Nicola Coughlan, an actress known for her role in Bridgerton. She recently took to social media to express her strong views on the matter. Coughlan did not hold back when it came to sharing her thoughts on J. K. Rowling's stance on trans rights. Rowling has been voca...
In the heart of London, a massive crowd gathered to champion trans rights. This event took place just days after a significant ruling from the UK's highest court. The court decided that a woman is defined as someone born biologically female. This decision left transgender women outside this legal definition. The ruling sparked concerns among trans groups. They fear i...
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. ...
Spain’s governing party is considering a new policy that would restrict transgender women from competing in female sports. This proposal was detailed over the weekend at the party’s congress. They want to limit participation to those with a “female biological sex. ” The same document also suggests removing the “Q+” from the term LGBTQ+. This proposal has sparked str...
On October 11, the Supreme Court will hear a crucial case, United States v. Skrmetti, regarding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth. The heart of the debate is whether this ban violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause, which prohibits sex discrimination. Tennessee’s law restricts access to puberty blockers and hormone replacement the...
Imagine being a teenager and being told you can't use the bathroom that matches your identity. That's the situation a 13-year-old trans boy in South Carolina is facing. He's suing his school district and the state because a new rule says he can only use the girls' restroom or a single-occupancy toilet. The rule also threatens schools with funding cuts if they don't f...
Republicans have historically been slow to support civil rights, including interracial marriage and LGBTQ+ rights. Now, the debate surrounding trans rights has become a hot topic, especially leading up to the presidential election. Democratic Representative Seth Moulton recently sparked controversy by discussing trans athletes and Kamala Harris' loss, suggesting the ...
Former President Donald Trump's current campaign is coming to an end, and it seems like this might be his last political hurrah. It's clear he wants to leave a lasting impression, but not in a good way. His campaign has been filled with hateful attacks, especially against trans Americans. This isn't just hurtful; it's dangerous. These attacks are linked to a rise in ...