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Kansas overrides Gov. Laura Kelly's veto to enact a law requiring sex-segregated restrooms in government buildings, with fines, lawsuits, and criminal penalties for violations, plus limited age-based access and a ban on changing gender markers on state documents.
A Rhode Island dad and bystander, Michael Black, jumped across to tackle shooter Robert Dorgan during a high school hockey game. Black’s hand briefly jammed the gun’s chamber, allowing others to overwhelm Dorgan, who then fatally shot himself after the standoff; Dorgan had already murdered his son and ex-wife and wounded three others, with the bystander sustaining injuries in the struggle.
Amanda Wallace-Hubbard, the daughter of Rhode Island shooter Robert Dorgan, says his attack at a Dennis M. Lynch Arena high school hockey game was driven by a vendetta against his family and not random violence; Dorgan, who underwent gender reassignment in 2020, killed his ex-wife Rhonda and their adult son Aidan before a bystander stopped him, as investigators review surveillance amid a bitter divorce and online hate-filled posts.
Ted Levine, who played Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs, says he now regrets certain aspects of the character and the film’s portrayal of transgender people, describing some lines as unfortunate and acknowledging the depiction demonized the trans community. He notes his understanding has grown after working with trans people later in his career, and says he did not intend to portray the character as gay or trans. The piece also recalls director Jonathan Demme’s past defense of the film and mentions LGBTQ+ critics, including Lily Wachowski, who have condemned its portrayal as transmisogynistic.
On the 35th anniversary of The Silence of the Lambs, the film’s team addresses long-running criticism from transgender and LGBTQ audiences, with Ted Levine acknowledging that some dialogue and depictions are regrettable and stressing he did not portray Buffalo Bill as gay or trans; producer Edward Saxon says the filmmakers weren’t sensitive enough to LGBTQ stereotypes and that the portrayal caused harm, expressing regret while defending their loyalty to the source material. The discussion highlights the film’s lasting cultural impact and the ongoing re-evaluation of representation in cinema.
On the 35th anniversary of Silence of the Lambs, the film’s cast and creators say there’s regret about its portrayal of transgender issues and stereotypes, with quotes from Ted Levine and producer Edward Saxon acknowledging insensitivity and outdated lines. Some fans and commentators push back against apologies, arguing the movie reflected its era and remains influential, while others race to distance the work from modern sensitivities.
Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a GOP-backed bill that would require sex-segregated restrooms and locker rooms in public buildings, ban changing gender markers on licenses and birth certificates, and impose fines or lawsuits for violations, with limited exceptions for young children and caregivers; supporters say it codifies norms, but Kelly calls it poorly drafted and costly for local governments, and lawmakers may override the veto amid a broader wave of anti-trans legislation in Kansas.
The University of Arkansas rescinded its offer to Emily Suski to become the law school’s dean after Republican complaints about her background and views on transgender athletes, drawing criticism that the move undermines academic freedom and signals political influence in hiring.
The Supreme Court appeared poised to uphold state laws banning transgender women from women’s sports, weighing two challenges from West Virginia and Idaho as at least 27 states have similar bans; justices debated how to apply Title IX and equal-protection standards and the broader implications for transgender athletes.
SCOTUS appears poised to rule against transgender athletes in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ, with its questions indicating willingness to uphold sex-segregated sports under intermediate scrutiny. The court’s framing suggests limited chances for trans athletes to challenge classifications in schools, signaling a major education-related setback for trans rights despite prior protections for transgender workers in other domains.
The Supreme Court heard challenges to Idaho and West Virginia laws that bar transgender girls and women from competing on teams designated for females, with justices signaling sympathy toward upholding the bans. The cases center on whether sex-based classifications are permissible under Title IX and equal protection, and whether the laws discriminate against transgender athletes. A ruling is expected by late June or early July and could affect participation in girls’ and women’s sports across about 27 states that have enacted similar bans.
At the 2026 Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais won best performance in stand-up on TV for Mortality and was absent to accept; Wanda Sykes accepted on his behalf, joking that he would thank God and the trans community. Sykes also teased other nominees, while Gervais has faced ongoing backlash for jokes about transgender people, which he has defended. The ceremony took place at the Beverly Hilton and recognized the night’s winners and moments.
The ACLU is challenging the Trump administration's efforts to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and prohibit transgender federal employees from using restrooms aligned with their gender, arguing these policies are unconstitutional, discriminatory, and harmful to transgender individuals' rights and well-being.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has compiled a list of over 100 transgender individuals who attempted to update their gender on driver's licenses between August 2024 and August 2025, raising concerns about privacy and potential impacts on transgender rights amid recent restrictive laws in the state.
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.