A mother of four, a nurse, and a victim of domestic violence found herself in hot water after using a derogatory term to describe her abusive partner. Elizabeth Kinny from Tranmere texted a friend, calling the man who sent her to the hospital a "f*ggot. " This led to her arrest and conviction for a
In Boston, a tribute to trans lives lost turned into a crime scene. Over 400 flags, each representing a trans or gender-expansive person killed since 2020, were torn down from Boston Common. This wasn't just vandalism; it was a hate crime, say LGBTQ advocates. The Queer Neighborhood Council, a grou
The U. S. Supreme Court is about to tackle a hot topic: should transgender women and girls be allowed to compete in women's sports? This isn't just any case; it's a big deal that could set a precedent for the whole country. The case, known as Little v. Hecox, started back in 2020 when a transgender
A group of 17 transgender Air Force members is taking legal action against the U. S. government. They claim the military unfairly took away their early retirement benefits and pensions. This lawsuit was filed in federal court recently, months after the Air Force decided to deny early retirement to t
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that affects how sex is listed on U. S. passports. They allowed the current administration to require that the sex marker on passports match the person's sex assigned at birth. This change impacts transgender and nonbinary individuals who have been using pa
Lia Smith was more than just a name at Middlebury College. She was a vibrant presence, known for her warmth and enthusiasm. Her energy was infectious, making her a favorite among professors and students alike. In the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, she stood out as a standout teaching assi
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created to fight workplace discrimination. It was supposed to be a safe place for everyone. But under the Trump administration, things changed. A judge recently ruled that the EEOC itself became a hostile work environment. Marc Seawright, the D
A federal judge might just stop the Trump administration from cutting funds for sex education programs. This decision came after the judge called out the government's reasoning for the cuts. The administration claims it wants to "protect" kids from "radical gender ideology. " But really, it seems li
In a move that has sparked debate, Virginia's Governor Glenn Youngkin has backed a plan to limit where transgender individuals can go and compete. The state's Board of Health recently started working on new rules that would stop transgender women and girls from joining female sports teams. This deci
Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic champion, has decided to stop her legal fight against track and field's sex eligibility rules. This decision comes after a long battle that spanned seven years and reached the highest courts. Her lawyer, Patrick Bracher, confirmed that they won't take the ca
