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White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule: The Biden administration is bolstering health care protections against ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4625008-white-house-bolsters-transgender-health-protections-undo-trump-rule/
‘Baby Reindeer’ Recap, Episode 2: Martha’s stalking reaches a new level just as Donny begins a relationship with Terri, who is pretty out of his league ...
vulture.com/article/baby-reindeer-recap-episode-2.html
Encircle offered him a community as a young, queer Utahn. Now he’s paying it forward.
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/25/encircle-offered-him-community/
Seattle's LGBTQ Center and Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Develop New Gender-Affirming Care Program
thestranger.com/queer/2024/04/26/79486682/seattles-lgbtq-center-and-kelley-ross-pharmacy-develop-new-gender-affirming-care-program
This director made an indie ‘Joker’ movie so audacious that TIFF cancelled its screenings. Here’s how Vera Drew upended the superhero genre — and made queer ...
thestar.com/entertainment/movies/this-director-made-an-indie-joker-movie-so-audacious-that-tiff-cancelled-its-screenings-here/article_8a104cfa-0186-11ef-9497-474e53f2918b.html
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Commentary: Leave gender-affirming care decisions to SC parents, patients, health providers
postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/gender-affirming-care-ban-trans-youths-sc/article_3380548a-0176-11ef-8a0d-ebf28f079b90.html
What does 'Sapphic' mean? An ancient term is having a modern moment: From the Sapph-lit book club to the Sapph-o-rama film series and the Sapphic Sandwich ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-life-and-style/sapphic-mean-ancient-term-modern-moment-rcna147888
Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors and 2 anti-abortion bills
pbs.org/newshour/politics/kansas-governor-vetoes-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors-and-2-anti-abortion-bills
Quick Glance: Kansas Governor Kelly Blocks Gender Confirmation for Minors
- Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed a bill on gender confirmation for minors, leading to conflict with Republican state lawmakers.
- The package of measures now goes back to the state Legislature, where the GOP majority is likely to have enough votes to override the governor's veto. Lawmakers are expected to return for a veto session on April 29.
- The proposed measure would ban gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary youth in Kansas, including puberty blockers and surgeries, although surgical procedures on children are rarely performed.
- The law would also allow lawsuits against doctors who would lose their licenses if they provide gender-affirming treatments to minors, and state funds like Medicaid would not be used for such treatments.
Iconic San Francisco LGBTQ bar, The Stud, reopens in a new location: After a four-year closure, an iconic San Francisco bar has a new home.
nbcbayarea.com/news/local/the-stud-san-francisco-oldest-lgbtq-bar-reopens/3516347
Texas settling trans records fight with Seattle hospital: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suspected the hospital was helping Texas kids access puberty blockers ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/22/texas-trans-health-care-investigation-seattle/
Quick Glance: Seattle Children’s to Exit Texas Due to Gender-Affirming Care
- Seattle Children’s Hospital will forego its ability to do business in Texas as part of an agreement with the state’s Attorney General to stop inquiries into gender-affirming care for Texas patients.
- Last year, Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to compel Seattle Children’s to turn over information about gender-affirming care that Texas patients may have received at the facility. The hospital sued Paxton, stating that the office doesn’t have jurisdiction over patient records in Washington.
- Seattle Children’s will 'voluntarily withdraw its registration to transact business in the State of Texas' by the end of the week. Paxton’s office will rescind its civil investigative demand and its request for a sworn written declaration served to the hospital in November.
- Paxton also requested information on patients from Texas who received gender-affirming care services at the Seattle hospital, including diagnoses details, prescribed medications, and other treatment protocols. Additionally, his office asked for similar records from a telehealth clinic in Georgia.
BREAKING: Prescriptions of puberty blockers in trans healthcare have been 'paused' in Scotland for people aged under 18
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In Australia, women-only app becomes latest front in war over trans rights: The founder of a women-only social networking app is being sued for denying her ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/in-australia-a-women-only-app-is-latest-front-in-the-war-over-trans-rights
1 in 3 LGBTQ adults say they’ve been treated unfairly by a health care provider: LGBTQ adults are twice as likely as their non-LGBTQ counterparts to report ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-health-and-wellness/1-3-lgbtq-adults-say-ve-treated-unfairly-health-care-provider-rcna146310
Finance Dems accuse Republican AGs of abusing authority to get records of transgender minors
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4597992-finance-dems-accuse-republican-ags-of-abusing-authority-to-get-records-of-transgender-minors/
Kansas governor vetoes gender-affirming trans care ban: Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a similar bill last year.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/kansas-governor-vetoes-gender-affirming-trans-care-ban/story
Quick Glance: Debate Over Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth in Kansas
- Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a law that aimed to ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth in the state.
- In a message on Friday, Kelly stated that this divisive legislation targets a small group of Kansans by imposing government mandates on them and dictating to parents how to best raise and care for their children.
- She had previously vetoed a similar bill one year ago, and companies have made it clear that they are not interested in doing business with states that discriminate against workers and their families.
- The Republican-backed bill may be able to override the governor's veto and restricts the use of puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries for minors, with exceptions for specific cases.
I’ve been waiting over 4 years for a gender identity clinic appointment: Amelia has been waiting so long for gender affirming care, that she is losing hope - she ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/waiting-4-years-a-gender-identity-clinic-appointment-20649752/
Elliot Page: Effects of LGBTQ rights being ‘revoked’ is ‘devastating’: Elliot Page is speaking out about the “devastating” effects of LGBTQ rights being “revoked ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4554262-elliot-page-lgbtq-rights-tegan-and-sara/
Grindr facing U.K. lawsuit over alleged data protection breaches: Gay dating app Grindr is facing a mass data protection lawsuit in London from hundreds of users ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/grindr-facing-uk-lawsuit-alleged-data-protection-breaches-rcna148787
Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people: The Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to declare the California capital a “sanctuary ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/sacramento-sanctuary-city-transgender-people-rcna145287
Lord Byron’s letters reveal the real queer love and loss that inspired his poetry
scroll.in/article/1066802/lord-byrons-letters-reveal-the-real-queer-love-and-loss-that-inspired-his-poetry
Letters: Immigration success stories | Chaplain ruling’s effects | Transgender athletes and Title IX
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/letters-immigration-success-stories-chaplain-rulings-effects-transgender-athletes-and-title-ix/
Hilary Cass says abuse over transgender review left her unable to travel on public transport
standard.co.uk/news/health/dr-hilary-cass-transgender-public-transport-b1152811.html
Idaho governor signs bill banning use of public funds for gender-affirming care: Transgender people in Idaho will no longer be able to use Medicaid and other ...
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Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under 'Don't Say Gay' bill settlement
apnews.com/article/florida-dont-say-gay-bill-settlement-987904b3e19122d719cf468034746b6e
Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.
- The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.
- The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.
- The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ students and sexual assault victims. Transgender athletes aren't mentioned
pbs.org/newshour/politics/bidens-new-title-ix-rules-protect-lgbtq-students-and-sexual-assault-victims-transgender-athletes-arent-mentioned
Kansas lawmakers send bill banning gender-affirming care for minors to governor’s desk
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4561969-kansas-gender-affirming-care-ban-trans-youth/
LGBTQIA+ seniors have limited choices for aged care. Julie Peters went searching for options
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-22/ageing-fabulously-compass-julie-peters-queer-trans/103682908
Trust in systems, structural gaps in vaccine info: Critical factors that motivate trans, disability communities to go for Covid vaccination, says new study
indianexpress.com/article/india/covid19-transgender-disabled-vaccines-new-study-9283110/
John Early Is Over It in Exclusive ‘Stress Positions’ Clip: John Early and Theda Hammel bicker about terrorism, atheism, and brutal reads in this exclusive clip ...
vulture.com/article/john-early-is-over-it-in-exclusive-stress-positions-clip.html
"A pattern has emerged politically in Britain, that restricting freedoms — specialised hospitals, medicines — is the preferable road to trans youth ... Show more
After the Cass Review, we must not push trans youth into the online Wild West | Evening Standard
After the Cass Review, we must not push trans youth into the online Wild West | Evening Standard
We've got a 37-year age gap — I didn't come out until we were engaged: Age gap relationships are set to be 2024's biggest dating trend ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/31/got-37-year-age-gap-didnt-come-engaged-20563262/
Transgender Thai beauty queens shock army by turning up for military service, striking good looks stun social media
scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3258357/transgender-thai-beauty-queens-shock-army-turning-military-service-striking-good-looks-stun-social
California judge sides with AG Rob Bonta over proposed trans youth ballot measure’s title
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287870730.html
Pittsburgh has been deemed a sanctuary city to protect gender-affirming care. That doesn’t mean it’s a haven for all trans people ... Show more
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Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions
apnews.com/article/idaho-transgender-affirming-care-supreme-court-f21e62b9ef8b06ed4ecd301bc4531dfd
Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
Russian poetry prize bans entries from transgender people: A Russian poetry competition has banned transgender people from submitting entries this year ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-poetry-prize-bans-entries-transgender-people-2024-04-16/
Lawsuit: UM didn't properly handle UM Dearborn employee's discrimination complaint
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/18/um-dearborn-employee-sues-university-for-discrimination/73356659007/
We were pushed to transition as teens — now we're 'vindicated' by study showing kids grow out of it
nypost.com/2024/04/16/lifestyle/teen-detransitioners-weve-been-vindicated-by-fad-study/
Transgender: Idaho May Criminalize Treatment of Teens: Washington - In the US state of Idaho, a law may come into force that criminalizes the medical treatment ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150711/Transgender-Idaho-darf-Behandlung-von-Jugendlichen-unter-Strafe-stellen
Exclusive: Grindr plans to offer a pocket "gayborhood": The gay dating app's CEO says new features will broaden the service's appeal.
axios.com/2024/04/16/grindr-changes-location-services
Ghana’s parliament passes controversial new anti-LGBTQ bill: The bill, which awaits being signed into law, is one of the harshest in Africa.
abcnews.go.com/International/ghanas-parliament-passes-controversial-new-anti-lgbtq-bill/story
Quick Glance: Ghana: Activists Fight Against LGBTQ+ Criminalization Law
- Ghana has passed a controversial bill that penalizes not only LGBTQ+ individuals but also those who defend them, with up to 10 years in prison. Activists have pledged to challenge the law, awaiting the president's signature.
- The law sets prison terms from six months to three years for LGBTQ+ sexual acts, already illegal in Ghana. It also criminalizes those advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, with up to 10 years in prison if targeting minors.
- A clause in the law requires reporting anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ to the police or community leaders, with up to three years in prison for such identification. The bill was promoted as contributing to UN sustainable development goals.
- The bill was passed by a coalition of Christian, Muslim, and traditional Ghanaian leaders, arguing it aligns with UN development goals. Activists believe the law misrepresents the country's values and implications.
One in four US adolescents identify as non-heterosexual, comparative analysis finds
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-adolescents-heterosexual-analysis.html
As his trans daughter struggles, a father pushes past his prejudice. ‘It was like a wake-up’
richmond.com/news/nation-world/education/trans-teen-bathroom-school-education/article_7ca8fb22-e287-588b-871c-927882fdb747.html
“I don’t care about power for the sake of power”: Nadia Whittome on politics outside of parliament
stylist.co.uk/news/politics/nadia-whittome-labour-mp-answer-the-question-interview/876380
The Cass Review damns England’s youth-gender services : A new report urges big changes
economist.com/britain/2024/04/10/the-cass-review-damns-englands-youth-gender-services
Rainbows Festival 2024 ultimate guide: The drag, music and fun at the Phoenix Pride event
azcentral.com/story/entertainment/events/2024/03/21/rainbows-festival-phoenix-2024-guide/73040724007/
The Cass Review damns England’s youth-gender services : A new report urges big changes
economist.com/britain/2024/04/10/the-cass-review-damns-englands-youth-gender-services
Ministry of Health 'taking the time to get it right' on puberty blockers: The hormone drugs are under increasing scrutiny internationally, with Britain's ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514044/ministry-of-health-taking-the-time-to-get-it-right-on-puberty-blockers
What the trans care recommendations from the NHS England report mean: The report calls for more research on puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
abcnews.go.com/Health/trans-care-recommendations-nhs-england-report/story
Gender identity healthcare faces reform after UK report: Recent years have seen considerable debate and controversy about gender healthcare among patients ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0413/1443220-gender-indetity-healthcare-analysis/
ISW: Russia daily uses prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine - Euromaidan Press: The investigation published by The Telegraph found that Russian forces are ...
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/08/isw-russia-daily-uses-prohibited-chemical-weapons-in-ukraine/
Gender dysphoria: Cass review complains about inadequate evidence in the treatment of minors
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150589/Genderdysphorie-Cass-Review-beklagt-mangelhafte-Evidenz-in-Behandlung-Minderjaehriger
Comprehensive investigation in England into gender reassignment among minors: London - A comprehensive independent review has been published in the UK calling ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150630/Umfassende-Untersuchung-in-England-zu-Geschlechtsumwandlungen-bei-Minderjaehrigen
Westmoreland education leaders, residents explore the impact of book bans as challenges rock Western Pa.
post-gazette.com/news/education/2024/04/11/westmoreland-county-book-bans-schools-western-pa/stories/202404110138
My daughter took her own life waiting for a gender clinic appointment: Caroline Litman's daughter Alice died by suicide when she was 20 years old ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/11/daughter-took-life-waiting-a-gender-clinic-appointment-20630415/
Viral video hides dark reality of Thailand’s military conscription: A viral video of the military draw each year in Thailand has distracted from the gravity of ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/11/viral-video-hides-dark-reality-thailands-military-conscription-20630356/
What to know about mortgage fraud case against Suns owner Mat Ishbia's company: Lender UWM was sued by borrowers alleging a mortgage fraud scheme in which the ...
azcentral.com/story/money/real-estate/catherine-reagor/2024/04/11/phoenix-suns-owner-mat-ishbia-and-uwm-accused-of-fraud-heres-why/73244974007/
First Linz LGBTIQ* forum starts: "Our goal must be that there is no discrimination against or violence against queer people in Linz"
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What happened to Nex Benedict?: Prosecutors said Thursday that they will not pursue charges in the death of Benedict, prompting an outcry from LGBTQ+ advocates.
npr.org/2024/03/15/1238780699/nex-benedict-nonbinary-oklahoma-death-bullying
AFLPA boss Paul Marsh criticises AFL over double standards after league bans Jeremy Finlayson for three weeks over homophobic remark
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-11/aflpa-hits-out-at-afl-over-double-standards-in-finlayson-case/103694282
Repeated attacks on people in the queer community: The head of the Wiesbaden LGBT*IQ coordination center reports attacks on homosexual people, among others ...
wiesbadener-kurier.de/lokales/wiesbaden/stadt-wiesbaden/immer-wieder-attacken-auf-menschen-der-queeren-community-3473434
Vienna as host: EuroGames 2024 features seven new disciplines - Vienna: The EuroGames are considered Europe's largest sporting event in the LGBTIQ+ community ...
meinbezirk.at/wien/c-sport/eurogames-2024-warten-mit-sieben-neuen-disziplinen-auf_a6617064
Transgender woman Roxanne Tickle seeks $200,000 in damages in first Federal Court case based on gender discrimination
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-11/transgender-woman-seeks-damages-giggle-for-girls-app/103696500
Guru by Bangkok Post : 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗺'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀
If you're heading to Silom to celebrate Songkran soon, you may want to check out two new manhole covers spotted outside the ... Show more
Chelsea hat-trick hero Cole Palmer nailed on for Young Player of Year: Call off the vote for PFA Young Player of the Year because there can only be one winner ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/04/05/cole-palmer-chelsea-man-utd-city-pfa-young-player-year/
Quick Glance: Cole Palmer's hat-trick secures Chelsea's 4-3 win against Man United
- Chelsea orchestrated a thrilling last-minute turnaround against Manchester United in the Premier League.
- Palmer's decisive goal in the 100th minute and 39 seconds set a record as the latest winning goal in the Premier League.
- Despite Chelsea leading 2-0, United managed to turn the game with goals from Garnacho and Fernandes, before Palmer scored twice in added time to level the match.
- Coach Pochettino praised Palmer's performance, highlighting his mentality and quality, while United's ten Hag lamented the individual errors that led to their loss.
Group sues San Francisco for basic income program helping trans people: San Francisco's GIFT program, which provides a guaranteed basic income for some trans ...
businessinsider.com/judicial-watch-sues-san-francisco-basic-income-program-trans-people-2024-4
Tory 'so sorry' for leaking fellow MP phone numbers on Grindr: William Wragg told The Times he had given the personal phone numbers of MPs and a minister to a ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/04/tory-so-sorry-leaking-fellow-mp-phone-numbers-grindr-20590738/
Transgender Kansas youths’ families, not politicians, should make their own decisions | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article287496295.html
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Assam transgenders seek better healthcare, jobs, laws against bullying
deccanherald.com/elections/india/lok-sabha-elections-2024-assam-transgenders-seek-better-healthcare-jobs-laws-against-bullying-2970812
#BangkokPost : Thailand has an incredible reputation for being LGBTQ-friendly, but its national laws and policies don't quite match the open-minded brand that its ... Show more
Elliot Page on playing a trans man in ‘CLOSE TO YOU’
"There was a very specific certain love that I felt for acting a long time ago I felt so deeply ... Show more
Sensitise public on anti-gay law: The idea that anything may be done against LGBTIQ people legally will be much diminished by the court’s nullification of the ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/editorial/sensitise-public-on-anti-gay-law-4582374
Wyoming Bans Gender Transition Care for Minors: The governor signed a bill that prohibited the practice for children, making Wyoming the 24th state to have ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/us/wyoming-transgender-ban.html
Ask Amy: Am I overreacting when my friend talks about desiring his co-workers?: Ask Amy: Am I overreacting to my new friend's revelations? Plus: Men ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/04/ask-amy-dickinson-he-tells-me-about-women-he-wants/
LGBTQ+ groups condemn Suns owner Mat Ishbia's use of antigay slur in voicemail: "Language like this plays a significant role in perpetuating a hostile ...
azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2024/04/06/lgbtq-groups-condemn-use-of-antigay-slur-in-voicemail-phoenix-suns/73210390007/
How NYC Schools Became a Battlefront in the Culture Wars: In school districts across the city, families are fighting over transgender athletes and how race and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/04/nyregion/nyc-schools-israel-lgbtq-black-history.html
Elon Musk's X Names New Safety Officer, Filling a Void for Social Media Platform
inc.com/associated-press/elon-musks-x-names-new-safety-officer-filling-a-void-for-social-media-platform.html
#VantageOnFirstpost : India's main opposition party Congress has released its manifesto ahead of general elections later this month. The manifesto ... Show more
Most voters oppose candidates who campaign against transgender people: Poll: Candidates who often discuss restrictions on transgender Americans or signal support ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4516762-voters-transgender-lgbtq-2024-poll/
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