All articles tagged with #transgender
Originally Published 24 days ago — by American Civil Liberties Union
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.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by KUT
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The 19th News
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.
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 2 months ago — by NPR
The Trump administration is proposing new rules that would significantly restrict access to gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth by prohibiting federal funding for such services at hospitals, potentially making it nearly impossible for transgender youth to access necessary care across the U.S., amidst ongoing political and legal debates.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Cleveland.com
Marcie Free, a renowned rock-metal vocalist known for her powerful voice and influence in melodic rock, has died at 71. She was celebrated for her emotional delivery and technical range, and publicly came out as transgender in 1993, continuing her music career afterward. Her passing was confirmed by her friend and drummer Jay Schellen, though the cause of death has not been disclosed.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
A transgender woman, Sophie Roske, who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, was sentenced to over 8 years in prison, with the judge considering her gender identity and mental health treatment, amid calls for a longer sentence from prosecutors and the Justice Department.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Slate
The article discusses a recent right-wing campaign against Netflix, sparked by transphobic outrage over children's content featuring transgender characters and scenes. Led by figures like Libs of TikTok and amplified by Elon Musk, the boycott aims to portray Netflix as promoting indoctrination, but it appears to be more of a grift and a repeat of past outrage cycles, with little lasting impact on the streaming service.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Elon Musk called for a Netflix boycott after a clip from the animated series 'Dead End: Paranormal Park' featuring a transgender character resurfaced, leading to conservative backlash, hate mail, and creator Hamish Steele taking a social media break.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Four individuals, including three teenagers and a 25-year-old man, were arrested in Washington state following a violent hate crime attack on a transgender woman, which left her hospitalized. The suspects allegedly argued with the victim, used homophobic slurs, and assaulted her violently in Renton, with video evidence supporting the allegations. The suspects face charges including assault, strangulation, and hate crimes, with some already in custody and others awaiting charges.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by New York Post
A court filing reveals that Nicholas John Roske, who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, now identifies as a transgender woman named Sophie Roske, and has a history of severe mental illness and ideological motives related to political violence.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to uphold a policy requiring transgender and nonbinary individuals to use sex markers on passports based on their birth certificates, arguing it reflects biological classification, while opponents claim it discriminates against LGBTQ rights. A lower court had blocked the policy, and the case continues to unfold.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Times of India
Lance Twiggs, the boyfriend of Tyler Robinson, a suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder, has provided key information to the FBI, including messages exchanged after the shooting. Twiggs, who is transitioning from male to female and active on social media, has a complex background involving family expulsion and political views. New claims suggest Robinson may have had other romantic partners, but these are unverified.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
Authorities are investigating whether Tyler Robinson's anger over Charlie Kirk's views on gender identity, possibly linked to his transgender roommate, was a motive for the killing. The roommate, who is being cooperative, found Robinson's messages and may hold key information, while law enforcement examines potential support from leftist groups and the political context surrounding the incident.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
London police arrested TV writer Graham Linehan over anti-trans social media posts, prompting debate on free speech and law enforcement's role in online speech regulation, with calls for legal clarification from authorities amid political and public reactions.