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Fla-students-walk-out-after-school-boards-anti-trans-actions

  Fla. students walk out after school board's anti-trans actions

In Florida, hundreds of students at Coconut Creek's Monarch High School held a walkout on Nov. 28 after their principal and several other school officials were reportedly reassigned over a transgender student's participation on the girls ...


 
Pope-Franciss-community-of-transwomen

  Pope Francis's community of transwomen

It's a rare opportunity to meet the pope. It's even rarer if you're a transgender Catholic. However, on Nov. 19, in Torvaianica, Italy, a community of transwomen, many of them sex workers, were welcomed and seated ...


 
Trans-women-banned-from-playing-cricket

  Trans women banned from playing cricket

Transgender women have been barred from playing in international women's matches under a new policy from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the BBC reported. Any player who has gone through male puberty will not be eligible ...


 
NATIONAL-Trevor-Project-anti-trans-crimes-priest-sentenced-hate-crimes-unit

  NATIONAL Trevor Project, anti-trans crimes, priest sentenced, hate-crimes unit

The Trevor Project announced the extension of its partnership with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, reaffirming its commitment to providing specialized assistance to LGBTQ+ people who call 9-8-8, The Advocate reported. Interim Senior Vice President ...


 
YEPP-rises-to-occasion-at-fall-fundraiser

  YEPP 'rises' to occasion at fall fundraiser

Members and guests of Youth Empowerment Performance Project (YEPP) gathered Nov. 17 at Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont Ave., for the organization's fall fundraiser, Rise Up: Our Celebration of Resistance. The evening marked both the ...


 
Chicagoans-gather-to-mark-the-2023-Trans-Day-of-Remembrance-

  Chicagoans gather to mark the 2023 Trans Day of Remembrance

Brave Space Alliance, Chicago Therapy Collective and Life is Work joined forces to celebrate Trans Day of Remembrance under the banner New Era Together Nov. 19 at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina St., on the West ...


 
Scotland-announces-five-year-plan-to-help-nonbinary-people

  Scotland announces five-year plan to help nonbinary people

Scotland's government has announced a five-year action plan to improve the lives of non-binary people, Yahoo! News reported. Among other things, the first-of-its-kind plan in the UK (and, quite possibly, in the world) includes actions to ...


 
PASSAGES-Mexicos-first-out-nonbinary-magistrate-Jesus-Ociel-Baena-Saucedo

  PASSAGES: Mexico's first out nonbinary magistrate Jesus Ociel Baena Saucedo

On Nov. 13, Mexico's first out nonbinary magistrate and LGBTQ+ activist Jesus Ociel Baena Saucedo was found dead in their state of Aguascalientes home alongside their partner Dorian Herrera. They were 38. According to state prosecutor ...


 
Illinois-attorney-general-part-of-effort-against-Oklahoma-anti-trans-youth-law

  Illinois attorney general part of effort against Oklahoma anti-trans youth law

--From a press release

Chicago — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is opposing a state law in Oklahoma that severely limits the ability of transgender youth to access critical, lifesaving gender-affirming care. Raoul, along with a coalition of attorneys general, ...


 
LGBTQ-organizations-to-host-Transgender-Day-of-Remembrance-A-New-Era-Together-20

  LGBTQ+ organizations to host Transgender Day of Remembrance: A New Era Together 2.0

--From a press release

Chicago, IL — On Sunday, Nov. 11, Brave Space Alliance, Chicago Therapy Collective, and Life is Work will host Transgender Day of Remembrance: A New Era Together 2.0, an event dedicated to honoring the memory of ...


 
HRCs-2023-survey-of-cities-towns-shows-record-support-for-LGBTQ-residents-Chicago-scores-100

  HRC's 2023 survey of cities, towns shows record support for LGBTQ+ residents; Chicago scores 100

--From a press release

WASHINGTON—Te Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), in partnership with the Equality Federation, an advocacy accelerator rooted in social justice that builds power in a network of state-based LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations ...


 
Rainbow-Wave-238-LGBTQ-candidates-win-public-office-in-2023-all-time-high-for-an-odd-year-election

  Rainbow Wave: 238 LGBTQ+ candidates win public office in 2023, all time high for an odd year election

--From a press release

Washington, DC — 238 out LGBTQ+ candidates have won elections in 2023, as of 3 p.m. ET, surpassing the record 185 who won in 2021 — the last odd-year election. LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is awaiting final ...


 
IDHS-head-Dulce-Quintero-reflects-on-making-history-being-an-advocate

  IDHS head Dulce Quintero reflects on making history, being an advocate

Dulce Quintero has always believed in helping people—and decades of doing so has resulted in an especially noteworthy achievement. Recently, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker appointed Quintero, a member of the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, as ...


 
NATIONAL-Election-results-campus-items-Puerto-Rican-icons-healthcare-suit

  NATIONAL Election results, campus items, Puerto Rican icons, healthcare suit

Historic developments took place during the Nov. 7 elections that happened in some states. LGBTQ+ Victory Fund candidate Rue Landau won an at-large seat on the Philadelphia City Council—making her the first out LGBTQ+ candidate to ...


 
Angelica-Ross-talks-politics-Hollywood-Buddhism-and-more-

  Angelica Ross talks politics, Hollywood, Buddhism and more

Angelica Ross had already made her imprint on society in various ways. She is the founder of TransTech Social Enterprises, which helps transgender and gender-nonconforming people become part of the tech industry; an activist who hosted ...


 
Pope-Trans-people-can-be-baptized-and-act-as-godparents

  Pope: Trans people can be baptized and act as godparents

Pope Francis has stated that trans people may be baptized and act as godparents or witnesses to marriage under the same conditions as any other adult—as long as a scandal does not result, according to PinkNews. ...


 
PASSAGES-Chicagoan-Lisa-Love

  PASSAGES: Chicagoan Lisa Love

Chicagoan Lisa Love was shot and killed in the early morning hours of Oct. 17. She was 35, and at the time was the 33rd transgender, nonbinary or gender non-conforming American to be killed in 2023, ...


 
Col-Jennifer-Pritzker-talks-about-philanthropy-Republican-ties

  Col. Jennifer Pritzker talks about philanthropy, Republican ties

Col. Jennifer Pritzker is someone who firmly believes in giving. There's the transgender activist who has been supportive of many LGBTQ+-related causes. And, of course, there's the Jennifer Pritzker who spent almost three decades in the ...


 
NATIONAL-Trans-deaths-endorsements-Sakia-Gunn-museum-news-Maddow

  NATIONAL Trans deaths, endorsements, Sakia Gunn, museum news, Maddow

A man was arrested in connection with the murder of a transgender woman in northwest Miami-Dade, Florida, NBC Miami reported. Anthony Quinn Peyton II, 25, was charged with second-degree murder in the Oct. 23 killing of ...


 
Republican-governors-ask-NCAA-to-ban-trans-women-from-womens-sports

  Republican governors ask NCAA to ban trans women from women's sports

Nine Republican governors have signed a letter to the NCAA asking the organization to ban trans women from competing in college women's sports, LGBTQ Nation reported. Among those signing the letter were Govs. Kristi Noem of ...


 
IDHS-Secretary-Dulce-Quintero-to-receive-inaugural-ALMA-del-Lider-Award-at-ALMAs-2nd-Annual-Community-Reception

  IDHS Secretary Dulce Quintero to receive inaugural "ALMA del Lider" Award at ALMA's 2nd Annual Community Reception

--From a press release

[Chicago, IL] — On November 30, the Association of Latinos/as/xs Motivating Action (ALMA) will present Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Dulce Quintero with the inaugural ALMA del Líder ...


 
NATIONAL-Queer-senator-HRC-dinner-LGBTQIA-deaths-vandalism-Florida

  NATIONAL Queer senator, HRC dinner, LGBTQIA+ deaths, vandalism, Florida

Laphonza Butler—the first Black LGBTQ+ U.S. senator, who was appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom—won't run for election next year, The Advocate reported. "Butler said that she intended to be 'the loudest, proudest champion of Calif ...


 
WORLD-Spirit-Day-popes-meeting-conversion-therapy-Elite-actor-tourism

  WORLD Spirit Day, pope's meeting, conversion therapy, 'Elite' actor, tourism

Spirit Day—an annual observance celebrated every third Thursday of October that is dedicated to taking a stand against bullying and showing support for the LGBTQ+ youth—was marked globally, GLAAD noted. ...


 
Ninth-Circuit-temporarily-blocks-Idaho-restroom-ban-as-court-challenge-proceeds-

  Ninth Circuit temporarily blocks Idaho restroom ban as court challenge proceeds

--From a press release

(Boise, ID, October 26, 2023) — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today temporarily blocked enforcement of an Idaho school facilities law that singles out transgender students for discriminatory treatment. The law was ...


 
In-a-first-NBA-referee-comes-out-as-transgender-nonbinary

  In a first, NBA referee comes out as transgender, nonbinary

NBA referee Che Flores (they/them) came out as transgender and nonbinary in an interview with GQ, The Advocate noted. Flores is the first out trans or nonbinary referee in the NBA, and potentially the other major ...


 
Japanese-court-rules-against-surgery-requirement-to-change-gender

  Japanese court rules against surgery requirement to change gender

On Oct. 24, Japan's Supreme Court ruled that a law requiring transgender people to have their reproductive organs removed in order to officially change their gender is unconstitutional, according to a TIME article. The decision by ...


 
HRC-and-Dylan-Mulvaney-to-partner-for-2024-SXSW-Featured-Session

  HRC and Dylan Mulvaney to partner for 2024 SXSW Featured Session

--From a press release

WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced a key Featured Session at the South By Southwest (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals curated to discuss poignant LGBTQ+ issues. The panel, titled "When Beer Goes Viral: The Role ...


 
Sean-Fader-memorializes-LGBTQ-history-with-Insufficient-Memory

  Sean Fader memorializes LGBTQ+ history with Insufficient Memory

One of artist Sean Fader's recent projects project may be named Insufficient Memory, but his crucial work in memorializing LGBTQ+ history will hopefully never fade over time. In 2018, Fader—A New York City and New Orleans-based ...


 
Loyola-School-of-Law-to-present-LGBTQ-Youth-Symposium-Nov-4

  Loyola School of Law to present LGBTQ+ Youth Symposium Nov. 4

--From a press release

Chicago law firm Matt Cohen and Associates has announced a first-of-its-kind symposium and resource fair for LGBTQ+ youth, families, and allies at Loyola University School of Law. located at 25 E. Pearson Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611 ...


 
USA-Cycling-unveils-updated-trans-policy

  USA Cycling unveils updated trans policy

USA Cycling (USAC), the governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States, unveiled its revised Transgender Athlete Participation Policy, Cycling Weekly reported. In doing so, USAC is aligning itself with the standards set ...


 
Brave-Space-Alliance-announces-new-board-members-first-ever-union-contract

  Brave Space Alliance announces new board members, first-ever union contract

--From a press release

CHICAGO—Brave Space Alliance (BSA) has announced the appointment of seven new members of its board of directors who bring valuable expertise and diverse perspectives to the organization's leadership. Brave Space ...


 
OPINION-Renewing-states-Invest-in-Kids-program-is-investing-in-anti-LGBTQ-hate

  OPINION Renewing state's Invest in Kids program is investing in anti-LGBTQ+ hate

In February 2020, Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield warned transgender students in the Diocese's educational system that they "may be expelled from the school" if they live their lives authentically. Lansing Christian School ...


 
Police-investigating-shooting-of-gender-nonconforming-Chicagoan

  Police investigating shooting of gender nonconforming Chicagoan

Gender nonconforming Chicagoan Dominic Dupree (also known as Dominic Palace) was shot to death October 13 in his vehicle in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood. They were 25. In an email statement to this publication, the Chicago ...


 
Georgia-to-cover-gender-affirming-healthcare-for-state-employees

  Georgia to cover gender-affirming healthcare for state employees

As part of a settlement, Georgia's health-insurance plan will now cover state employees after the state agreed to a $365,000 court settlement with three employees, according to several media outlets, including The Georgia Reporter. Co-plaintiff Benjam ...


 
NATIONAL-Trans-prison-reform-DeSantis-Wisconsin-items-late-OUT100-honorees

  NATIONAL Trans prison reform, DeSantis, Wisconsin items, late OUT100 honorees

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DoC) started steps to refine the treatment of transgender inmates across its facilities, The Advocate noted, citing KIRO. The move followed a complaint and a settlement agreement submitted in federal ...


 
WORLD-Trans-Pakistanis-new-UN-expert-Rod-Stewart-gay-tax-IGLTA

  WORLD Trans Pakistanis, new UN expert, Rod Stewart, 'gay tax,' IGLTA

Pakistani authorities have resumed the registration of trans people and issuing identity cards to them after the Supreme Court's Sharia Appellate Bench ruled on the issue last month, The Washington Blade reported. In June, an Islamic ...


 
WORLD-Mauritius-ruling-Justin-Trudeau-couple-attacked-Dame-Shirley-Bassey

  WORLD Mauritius ruling, Justin Trudeau, couple attacked, Dame Shirley Bassey

In a historic ruling, the Supreme Court of Mauritius decriminalized same-sex sexual relations when it declared the African country's British colonial-era anti-sodomy laws relations to be unconstitutional, The Advocate reported. ...


 
NATIONAL-White-House-school-news-LGBTQ-deaths-Navy-petty-officer-honored

  NATIONAL White House, school news, LGBTQ+ deaths, Navy petty officer honored

The White House condemned conservative social-media activist Chaya Raichik for ridiculing openly gay Interior Department official Tyler Cherry on the site X (formerly Twitter), describing her posts as "cruel and unacceptable" ...


 
Trans-pop-star-Kim-Petras-to-perform-in-Chicago-on-Oct-18

  Trans pop star Kim Petras to perform in Chicago on Oct. 18

Grammy-winning, international trans pop sensation Kim Petras will bring her larger-than-life live show to Chicago at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., on Wed., Oct. 18, as part of her Feed The Beast ...


 
Chicago-Red-Stars-head-coach-departs-team

  Chicago Red Stars head coach departs team

Chicago Red Stars head coach Chris Petrucelli will not return to lead the team in 2024, the club announced. "We appreciate Chris' service as coach, especially during this ownership transition, and we wish him well in ...


 
LGBTQ-advocacy-groups-endorse-Biden-Harris-for-reelection

  LGBTQ+ advocacy groups endorse Biden, Harris for reelection

--From a press release

The following is a statement from Biden-Harris Campaign Manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez on today's announcement of the historic joint endorsement by Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC), Equality PAC, and the National Center for Transgender Equa ...


 
Trans-nonbinary-runner-allowed-to-use-testosterone-for-USA-Track-Field-sanctioned-events

  Trans nonbinary runner allowed to use testosterone for USA Track & Field-sanctioned events

Nonbinary transmasculine runner Cal Calamia (he/they) was granted USADA (U.S. Doping Agency) permission to take testosterone while competing at USA Track & Field-sanctioned ...


 
Advocates-to-appeal-ruling-denying-request-to-temporarily-block-Oklahoma-ban-on-gender-affirming-care

  Advocates to appeal ruling denying request to temporarily block Oklahoma ban on gender-affirming care

--From a press release

OKLAHOMA — The United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma has rejected a request from families and a medical provider to temporarily block an Oklahoma law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth ...


 
NATIONAL-Montana-court-gay-bishop-EEOC-Equality-Forum-banned-operas

  NATIONAL Montana court, gay bishop, EEOC, Equality Forum, banned operas

A Montana court blocked enforcement of the state's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth—leading trans state Rep. Zooey Zephyr to express her gratitude, The Advocate reported. Missoula County District Court Judge Jason Marks issued a ...


 
WORLD-Canadian-news-mpox-in-China-Greek-politician-Scottish-study

  WORLD Canadian news, mpox in China, Greek politician, Scottish study

In Canada, LGBTQ+ groups in northwestern Ontario are calling for an urgent meeting with Conservative MP Eric Melillo over what they're calling transphobic policy resolutions passed by the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC), CBC reported. Rainb ...


 
Kentucky-Tennessee-allowed-to-enforce-anti-trans-youth-healthcare-bans

  Kentucky, Tennessee allowed to enforce anti-trans youth healthcare bans

The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as puberty blockers, hormones and surgery, Reuters reported. The ruling is the ...


 
GLAAD-GOP-primary-debate-includes-question-on-anti-LGBTQ-violence-candidates-duck

  GLAAD: GOP primary debate includes question on anti-LGBTQ+ violence, candidates duck

--From a press release

GLAAD: "Instead of addressing the critical issue of the safety and rights of all Americans, GOP primary candidates ignored the rise in violence and hateful rhetoric aimed at the LGBTQ community and our allies. Several chose ...


 
WORLD-African-efforts-HIV-in-Amsterdam-Donatella-Versace-The-Queen-in-Me

  WORLD African efforts, HIV in Amsterdam, Donatella Versace, 'The Queen in Me'

A new attempt to prevent the recognition of and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people in Kenya through a constitutional amendment has been introduced in Parliament, The Washington Blade reported. The move was in response to this ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Outfest-Halo-Sex-Education-trans-singer-Doctor-Who

  SHOWBIZ Outfest, Halo, 'Sex Education,' trans singer, 'Doctor Who'

Outfest announced that it will honor Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine with the James Schamus Ally Award and trans actress Trace Lysette with the Trailblazer Award at the 2023 Legacy Awards presented by Genesis Motor America, per ...


 
NATIONAL-Bisexual-politicians-DADT-NBJC-awards-crimes-Buttigieg

  NATIONAL Bisexual politicians, DADT, NBJC awards, crimes, Buttigieg

For Bi Visibility Day (Sept. 23), The Advocate ran a piece titled "35 Bisexual Politicians You Should Know." Just a few on the list include trans Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Nevada Assemblymember Cecelia Gonzalez, U.S. ...


 
Gov-Gavin-Newsom-vetoes-some-LGBTQ-measures-and-approves-others

  Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes some LGBTQ+ measures and approves others

For California's LGBTQ+ community, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has made things interesting over the last few days. Late last week, Newsom vetoed three progressive measures—including an unexpected rejection of a ...


 
Lambda-TLDEF-urge-4th-Circuit-to-uphold-rulings-protecting-gender-affirming-care-in-NC-WV

  Lambda, TLDEF urge 4th Circuit to uphold rulings protecting gender-affirming care in NC, WV

--From a press release

(RICHMOND, VA - Thursday, Sept 21) — Today, a full panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit heard arguments in two cases involving equal access to health care for transgender people. State ...


 
Arrests-fights-punctuate-battles-across-Canada-over-gender-diversity-in-schools

  Arrests, fights punctuate battles across Canada over gender diversity in schools

Arrests were reported in the Canadian cities of Ottawa, Halifax, Vancouver and Victoria, among others, on Sept. 20 as opposing groups clashed on how schools address issues of gender identity and how teachers refer to transgender ...


 
WORLD-French-fund-mausoleum-Abrazo-Grupal-Biden-Billie-Jean-King

  WORLD French fund, mausoleum, Abrazo Grupal, Biden, Billie Jean King

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna announced a fund to help promote the rights of LGBTQ+ people, French24 reported. She made the announcement at the 15th anniversary of an LGBTQ+ group at the United Nations at the ...


 
NATIONAL-Sarah-McBride-TIME100-lists-Kentucky-clerk-suspects-arrested

  NATIONAL Sarah McBride, TIME100 lists, Kentucky clerk, suspects arrested

A poll showed that Delaware Democrat Sarah McBride—who is bidding to become the nation's first openly transgender member of Congress—leads her primary opponents by a wide margin, The Hill reported. In a survey of likely Democratic ...


 
19th-annual-Andersonville-Arts-Weekend-Sept-29--Oct-1

  19th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend Sept. 29 - Oct. 1

--From a press release

CHICAGO (September 18, 2023) The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to welcome back its 19tn annual Andersonville Arts Weekend, with the neighborhood transformed into a "walkable art gallery" ...


 
WORLD-Quebec-lesbians-violence-study-Rugby-World-Cup-Ugandan-bill

  WORLD Quebec lesbians, violence study, Rugby World Cup, Ugandan bill

The hidden history of Quebec lesbians is being explored, the CBC reported. Between 1985 and 1996, a group of lesbians leased the Plateau-Mont-Royal school and ran it as a community center. The school was also home ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Kim-Petras-LGBTQ-movies-TIFF-canceled-shows-yachts-

  SHOWBIZ Kim Petras, LGBTQ+ movies, TIFF, canceled shows, yachts

Video below

Ahead of her Feed the Beast world tour, Grammy-winning international trans pop singer/songwriter Kim Petras has shared reimagined, symphonic, seven-piece string-ensemble performances of fan favorites from her debut album Feed ...


 
NATIONAL-Lesbian-politician-Nancy-Pelosi-bomb-threat-politician-dies-Lyft

  NATIONAL Lesbian politician, Nancy Pelosi, bomb threat, politician dies, Lyft

Kathy Kozachenko—the first out politician elected to public office in the country—will be honored with a statue on the 50th anniversary of her historic election, per The Advocate. The city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, will honor ...


 
MAP-reports-on-obstacles-trans-people-face-with-healthcare-legal-recognition-

  MAP reports on obstacles trans people face with healthcare, legal recognition

--From a press release

Today the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) released Banning Medical Care and Legal Recognition for Transgender People, the fifth in MAP's report series, Under Fire: The War on LGBTQ People in America. The report details how the ...


 
Olivia-Hill-becomes-first-trans-person-elected-in-Tennessee

  Olivia Hill becomes first trans person elected in Tennessee

Olivia Hill is the first openly transgender person ever elected to Nashville's Metro Council, per The Tennessean. And according to LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, Hill, 57, is the first transgender woman elected in Tennessee. Hill secured one ...


 
Prime-minister-of-Andorra-comes-out-as-gay

  Prime minister of Andorra comes out as gay

Xavier Espot Zamora, the head of the government of the tiny European country of Andorra, has come out as gay—although he added that he never hid his sexual orientation, according to a translated article from The ...


 
NATIONAL-Historic-political-win-Columbus-situation-trans-coach-Gold-Williams-

  NATIONAL Historic political win, Columbus situation, trans coach, Gold + Williams

Fabian Nelson won a Democratic primary runoff in Mississippi's 66th state House district—and he's now the state's first openly gay legislator, The Guardian noted. (Republicans are not running a candidate for the general election sched ...


 
Aging-LGBTQ-Americans-face-additional-caregiving-challenges

  Aging LGBTQ+ Americans face additional caregiving challenges

While Darcy Connors was a nursing home administrator in the South, she also operated a COVID-19 recovery center. Connors and her staff noticed that two of the patients in their charge had a strong connection with ...


 
Fundraiser-held-for-MWRD-Commissioner-Precious-Brady-Davis

  Fundraiser held for MWRD Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis

Fundraiser held for MWRD Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis By Carrie Maxwell A fundraiser was held Aug. 31 at Sidetrack for newly sworn-in Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRC) Commissioner ...


 
NATIONAL-Sorority-suit-trans-womans-win-school-policy-activist-honored

  NATIONAL Sorority suit, trans woman's win, school policy, activist honored

U.S. District Judge Alan B. Johnson dismissed a civil lawsuit against Kappa Kappa Gamma and Artemis Langford—the first openly trans woman to join a sorority at the University of Wyoming, according to Oil City News. Johnson ...


 
Queer-parenthood-explored-A-transparent-dive-into-surrogacy-and-hope

  Queer parenthood explored: A transparent dive into surrogacy and hope

By Matthew Schueller. Guest commentary for News is Out

I feel extraordinarily lucky. As a kid, I never imagined my life could look like this. Growing up in the closet in the mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon, an area many consider to be the conservative Bible ...


 
Musician-Carlos-Santana-deletes-apology-after-anti-trans-rant

  Musician Carlos Santana deletes apology after anti-trans rant

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana took down an apology he posted on his Facebook page after a viral video emerged showing him saying transgender people should stay "in the closet" while performing ...


 
NATIONAL-James-Baldwin-Awards-archdioceses-school-items-RuPublicans

  NATIONAL James Baldwin Awards, archdioceses, school items, 'RuPublicans'

On Aug. 21, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) hosted the 3rd Annual James Baldwin Legacy Awards to honor the contributions of Black men and masculine elders within the Black LGBTQ+/same gender loving (SGL) movement and ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Bros-Lady-Gaga-Zaya-Wade-Idina-Menzel-actor-dies

  SHOWBIZ 'Bros,' Lady Gaga, Zaya Wade, Idina Menzel, actor dies

According to an annual report by USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, 80% of all transgender characters in the 100 top-grossing movies of 2022 were in one movie—Bros, Out reported. The study revealed that in the top 100 ...


 
Court-allows-anti-trans-youth-healthcare-ban-in-Alabama

  Court allows anti-trans youth healthcare ban in Alabama

On Aug. 21, a three-judge panel on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judge's temporary injunction against Alabama's law banning gender-affirming care for people under 19, The Hill reported. The development ...


 
Breaking-down-the-origins-and-impact-of-the-gay-trans-panic-defense

  Breaking down the origins and impact of the 'gay/trans panic defense'

The final episode of the Max documentary series "Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York" reveals that the man behind the brutal murders and ...


 
Federal-Judge-issues-injunction-restoring-health-care-for-Georgia-transgender-children

  Federal Judge issues injunction restoring health care for Georgia transgender children

--From a press release

ATLANTA—A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction late Sunday halting a provision in Georgia Senate Bill 140 ("SB 140," the "Health Care Ban," or the "Ban") from taking effect while a lawsuit filed by four Georgia ...


 
Trans-women-banned-from-world-chess-events-for-females

  Trans women banned from world chess events for females

Lausanne, Switzerland-based federation Fide—the world's top chess federation—ruled that trans women cannot compete in its official events for females until a review of the situation is made by its officials ...


 
NATIONAL-Lawsuit-trans-activist-passes-murder-suspect-panic-defense-Baylor-Univ

  NATIONAL Lawsuit, trans activist passes, murder suspect, panic defense, Baylor Univ.

A federal district court in Tucson granted the plaintiffs' request to certify a class action in a case challenging Arizona's requirement that transgender people must have surgery to change the gender marker on their birth certificates, ...


 




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