All articles tagged with #gender identity
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched 18 Title IX investigations across 10 states into policies that allegedly permit sports participation based on gender identity, targeting a range of K‑12 and higher-ed entities; the actions come as the Supreme Court weighs the future scope of Title IX.
Texas A&M University will not reinstate a lecturer fired after a viral video about gender identity, despite a faculty panel's finding that her dismissal was unjustified. The university system upheld her termination, citing 'good cause,' amid ongoing debates over academic freedom and curriculum restrictions related to gender and sexuality topics.
Prof Alice Sullivan threatened legal action against the University of Bristol after her talk on gender data collection was disrupted by protests, raising concerns about free speech and university responsibilities amid new legislation. The university maintains it upheld free speech and took necessary safety measures, while Sullivan's lawyers allege restrictions and influence from LGBTQ+ staff complaints.
Adriana Del Orden, a genderqueer woman who transitioned from male to female and then detransitioned, shares her journey of self-discovery, the challenges of healthcare, and her happiness with her current identity, emphasizing the importance of self-love and acceptance at every stage.
The Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to discontinue the policy allowing individuals to self-identify their gender on passports, marking a rollback in LGBTQ rights.
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed President Trump's policy to require passport applicants to list their sex as on their birth certificate to proceed, overturning a lower court pause, with a 6-3 vote along ideological lines, amid ongoing litigation and controversy over transgender rights.
A study shows that hormone therapy in trans women causes significant changes in blood proteins, aligning them more closely with cisgender women, which could impact health risks and treatment approaches.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case from Colorado families claiming their parental rights were violated by school policies that discussed gender identity without parental consent, though some justices expressed concern about the broader issue of parental rights and school disclosures.
JK Rowling responded to Emma Watson's remarks about their rift over transgender rights, criticizing Watson for her views and highlighting their differing life experiences and perspectives on women's rights and gender identity issues.
Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh resigned amid controversy over a video showing a confrontation about gender identity in a class, with no specific reason given, amidst broader debates over diversity and inclusion in higher education.
A confrontation in a Texas A&M children's literature class over LGBTQ+ themes led to the professor's firing amid political pressure and debates over academic freedom, with the university ultimately resigning its president due to the controversy.
Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh resigned following controversy over a classroom video where a student questioned gender identity teachings, leading to the firing of a professor and political criticism from Texas lawmakers and others.
A Texas A&M professor was fired after a video surfaced showing her discussing gender identity in a children's literature class, leading to political backlash and accusations of indoctrination, with university officials emphasizing course content must align with curriculum standards amid concerns over academic freedom.
Texas A&M University fired a professor and removed university officials after a viral video showed a confrontation over LGBTQ content in a children's literature course, amid political pressure from state lawmakers and concerns over curriculum content and academic freedom.
Raegan Revord, known for Young Sheldon, publicly came out as non-binary at age 17, expressing pride in their gender identity and celebrating the influence of gender-fluid celebrities. They changed their pronouns to they/them and shared their journey through an interview and their debut novel, a sapphic romance.