All articles tagged with #nonbinary
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to enforce a policy that blocks transgender and nonbinary individuals from choosing passport sex markers that align with their gender identity, effectively halting a lower court's order that permitted such choices, amidst ongoing legal challenges.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow it to restrict passport gender markers for transgender and nonbinary Americans, reversing policies that permitted an 'X' gender marker, amid ongoing legal battles over the recognition of gender identity on official documents.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
A U.S. federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's policy limiting passport sex markers to male, female, or 'X', ruling that it violates the constitutional rights to equal protection for transgender and nonbinary individuals, and allowing them to select their preferred gender markers when applying for or renewing passports.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Cole Escola won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for their performance in the comedy 'Oh, Mary!', marking their Broadway debut and first Tony win. Escola, who is nonbinary, played a humorous, self-indulgent Mary Todd Lincoln in a play praised for its craftsmanship and direction, which has enjoyed extended runs on Broadway.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by HuffPost
Cole Escola won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for their role in 'Oh, Mary!', making them the first openly nonbinary performer to win in this category. The play is a campy, revisionist take on Mary Todd Lincoln, which Escola also wrote. Escola's win highlights increasing recognition of nonbinary artists in theater.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by TheWrap
Cole Escola made history as the first nonbinary performer to win a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for their role in 'Oh, Mary!', a comedic portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln, highlighting increasing recognition of nonbinary actors in major awards.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
Actor Emma Dumont, known for their role in "Oppenheimer," has publicly embraced their identity as a transmasculine nonbinary person, adopting the name Nick in their personal life while retaining Emma Dumont professionally. They updated their pronouns to "they/them" on Instagram, receiving supportive comments from fans. Dumont's publicist confirmed the identity update, explaining the decision to maintain their professional name. This announcement aligns with a broader trend of public figures sharing their gender identities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
The Oklahoma prosecutor announced that no criminal charges will be filed in the case of nonbinary teen Nex Benedict, who died by suicide after a high school bathroom brawl, deeming it an "instance of mutual combat." The prosecutor cited lack of evidence of a crime and mentioned the discovery of a suicide note that did not reference the fight or school difficulties. The case has sparked discussions on school bullying, particularly against LGBT students.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOCO Oklahoma City
The Tulsa County District Attorney's Office has announced that no charges will be filed in connection with the death of 16-year-old nonbinary Owasso High School student Nex Benedict, whose manner of death was ruled as suicide. The investigation did not find sufficient evidence to support filing juvenile charges in relation to a fight Benedict was involved in at school, and notes written by Benedict appeared to be related to suicide but did not reference the earlier fight or school difficulties. The district attorney stated that the fight was an instance of mutual combat and that the evidence did not support filing charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Oklahoma district attorney Steve Kunzweiler announced that no charges will be filed in the case of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary teenager whose death following a fight in a high school bathroom was ruled a suicide. The district attorney stated that the fight was considered an "instance of mutual combat" and that charges were not warranted. The death of Benedict has sparked discussions about bullying in schools and LGBTQ+ rights, drawing attention from both state and federal officials. Benedict's family has called for reforms to end bullying in schools, and federal officials have opened an investigation into the school district.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The Tulsa County district attorney announced that no charges would be filed in the case of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary student who died by suicide after a fight in an Oklahoma high school. The district attorney stated that the fight was considered "mutual combat" and that there was no evidence to sustain charges. The death had drawn national attention and sparked outrage from LGBTQ rights groups, who connected it to the physical altercation and alleged bullying at school. The medical examiner's report listed the cause of death as suicide, and notes related to suicide were found.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
The death of nonbinary student Nex Benedict, ruled a suicide, has sparked national outcry and condemnation from the White House, with family members attributing the tragedy to bullying at their Oklahoma high school. The family's attorney released details from the pending medical examiner's report, emphasizing the need for reforms to prevent similar incidents. LGBTQ+ advocates blame gender identity-based bullying and policies in Oklahoma, while the state's superintendent of public instruction has dismissed these claims. President Biden called for solidarity with nonbinary and transgender individuals and urged action to end discrimination and address the suicide crisis affecting these communities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The White House
President Joe Biden expresses heartbreak over the loss of Nex Benedict, emphasizing the need for every young person to feel safe and supported in their identity. He calls for a recommitment to ending discrimination and addressing the suicide crisis affecting nonbinary and transgender children, urging parents and schools to take bullying reports seriously. Biden offers support to LGBTQI+ youth and encourages them to reach out to the National Crisis Hotline if feeling overwhelmed or alone.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Nonbinary student Nex Benedict died by suicide through drug overdose the day after a fight with classmates in an Oklahoma high school bathroom, with toxic levels of two drugs found in their system. The death sparked national attention and scrutiny over the school district's handling of the case, leading to protests and a federal investigation. Benedict had described being bullied by the girls involved in the fight, and their mother called for help the day after the brawl when Benedict's condition deteriorated.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
The 16-year-old nonbinary student Nex Benedict, who died one day after a school bathroom fight, was ruled to have died by suicide due to the combined toxicity of two medications, according to the state's medical examiner. Benedict's death has sparked rallies and vigils across the U.S., with organizers highlighting the ongoing dangers and persecution faced by the LGBTQ+ community.