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CNN: Transgender and nonbinary Americans let us into their lives

“Long hours studying and working, silent moments of grief and insecurity, and precious time with friends, partners and children.

These are the scenes captured by 10 transgender and nonbinary people across the US in the weeks leading up to the election. CNN sent them disposable cameras to document the precious moments that define their lives, even amid a conservative push to limit the ways trans people can show up in the doctor’s office, at school and on the playing field.”

Photo of Malachi Allen.

Christian school in Merced forfeits state volleyball playoff match with trans player, cites ‘Biblical truth’.

(The Bible also says you should kill those who curses their parents, who work on the Sabbath, and women who are not virgins on their wedding night. And yes, you should also love your enemies and care for the poor and excluded. It says nothing about trans people or volleyball, however.)

Volleyball players sue Mountain West Conference over trans inclusion policy

Mountain West Conference determines there’s insufficient evidence in volleyball Title IX complaint

Trump wants to end ‘wokeness’ in education. He has vowed to use federal money as leverage

US: This year, 350 transgender people were killed, a figure that has risen since last 2023’s total of 321.

Minnesota: Local legal experts are forecasting the breakdown of transgender rights in schools and healthcare under Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration.

Texas’ anti-LGBTQ+ laws push transgender woman to make move to New Bedford

On the complex issue of trans women’s fetishization, examining whether being seen as sexually desirable empowers or objectifies them.

Maryland Safe Haven held a Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil at Baltimore City Hall Saturday, Nov. 16 to honor the memories of transgender people who have died.

Opinion: Transgender people are not your enemy

Complexity of transgender life in Janakpur

India: Transgender student faces discriminatory treatment at Chennai airport

India: Transgender people will soon be assisting with traffic control in Hyderabad, Telangana

Attacks on transgender participation in sports was never about sports, and always about getting people comfortable with discriminating against transgender people.

Terry Schilling, who leads the American Principles Project, laid bare the true intent behind the ads in a CNN interview—they were never just about sports. The “sports issue,” he explained, was merely a gateway to making broader anti-trans policies more acceptable to both policymakers and the public. “The women’s sports issue was really the beginning point in helping expose all this because what it did was, it got opponents of the LGBT movement comfortable with talking about transgender issue,.”

“Is this really what we want for our girls and young women? To allow their very being to be questioned by anyone they encounter? To be subjected by some undefinable purity test for femininity?”

Texas is apparently no longer allowing gender marker changes for birth certificates either.

Resilience in the Face of TERFs, Trolls, and Transphobes

For transgender individuals, their families and their friends that are fearful of what might happen, these organizations offer counseling and support.

Judge hears case over Montana rule blocking trans residents from changing sex on birth certificate

Trans teacher’s ‘grief’ at having to move states to escape anti-trans sentiment

Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback

A Massive Study of 16,000 Participants in 23 Countries Finds People Are More Prejudiced Against Trans Women Than Trans Men

Trans people reveal the heartwarming and humorous ways they chose their name

Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón on Selena Gomez, lesbian chemistry and making trans history

Why this trans woman thinks Emilia Pérez is great trans representation

More POSITIVE transgender news here!

Disney reportedly pulls Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur episode over trans athlete story

Everything We Know About The Allegedly Shelved “Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur” Episode

Top photo: Vladimir Vladimirov

American madness

Trump picks anti-trans, anti-vaccine Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services

Where Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Stands on Abortion, LGBTQ Rights and Criminal Justice

10 batsh*t things you should know about Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz

Trump’s selection to lead the Pentagon, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, has argued that steps to incorporate women and transgender personnel across the military are eroding U.S. security.
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South Carolina trans student sues school district and state over bathroom rule

Megan Rapinoe ‘overwhelmed’ by another Trump presidency, fearful for the transgender community

In a decision raising widespread concern, the Ohio Senate approved legislation banning transgender students from using bathrooms that match their gender identity.

A conservative group this week launched a national campaign attacking Cincinnati Children’s for the care it provides to minors at its transgender clinic.

Indiana: A federal appeals court has upheld an Indiana law banning the use of puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children under the age of 18.

Ohio Passes Sweeping College Trans Bathroom Ban, First In Nation After Election

Texas A&M kills LGBTQ studies, Republican lawmaker gloats

‘To live, I had to leave’: Trans pastor who fled home state has ‘nightmares’ about Trump’s America

More transgender news

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to Fellow Democrats: Don’t Throw Trans People Under the Bus

A Salem City Councilor is organizing a rally outside of U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton’s downtown office in the Witch City in response to Moulton’s recent comments on transgender athletes.

Liberals are fleeing X again — this time for Bluesky
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Queer & trans people have one clear path to a better future: each other

Uzbekistan set to join growing list of countries with anti-LGBTQ+ ‘propaganda’ laws

From fishing nets to DJ sets, meet the trans trailblazer who conquered LA’s nightlife

16 trans actors who have been nominated for major acting awards

Kerri Colby tweeted right-wing talking points about trans kids & Bosco had the perfect response

Children are not medically transitioning.
Children are not having gender affirming surgeries.
These are conservative lies created to drum up transphobia with voters.
HRT is only available to teens ages 16-17 after EXTENSIVE amounts of therapy.
Puberty blockers are safe. https://t.co/B9WxPE3Xbn

— Bosco (@hereisbosco) November 13, 2024

Pedro Pascal’s sister Lux steals the spotlight at Gladiator II premiere as the transgender activist supports the actor in a daring cut-out black gown

Who is Pedro Pascal’s younger sister Lux? As the transgender actress steals the spotlight at the Gladiator II premiere, all about the actor’s sibling and their close bond

‘We need trans activists who are good, smart, informed and who can be strong voices against transphobia, homophobia and racism’

Coping with Recovery Challenges After Surgery

Transphobia is increasing — we need to understand it better to fight it.

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines

After the 2024 election, we can be inspired by these historical LGBTQ+ movements against oppression

Trans journalists face daily risk to educate ‘misinformed’ public: ‘Let us tell our own stories’

Trans People’s Mental Health Is Being Weaponized Against Them

Oklahoma school district adding anti-harassment policies after nonbinary teen’s death

Ohio lawmakers passed a bill that would ban transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.

Pakistan’s first-ever Transgender Education Policy draft was approved in a meeting chaired by Sindh’s Minister for Education Sardar Ali Shah on Wednesday.

Sindh: First-ever ‘Transgender Education Policy’ draft approved

The minister stated that the policy focuses on safeguarding the identity, safety, and educational needs of transgender individuals.

Teachers will receive training to understand the psychological and educational challenges faced by transgender children. Additionally, skill development programs for transgender individuals have been included to achieve more effective outcomes. The policy emphasizes creating an anti-harassment environment for transgender students in educational institutions.

A growing number of leaders in the Democratic Party are pushing back on the narrative that they must sacrifice transgender people in order to win elections.

The Central Bucks school board voted Tuesday to retire a ban on transgender athletes, saying it would evaluate any concerns on a case-by-case basis.

LoveandUnity: A List of Transgender Safe Havens for LGBTQIA+ Individuals Seeking Much-Needed Refuge

U.S. Department of Education Finds Nex Benedict’s School District Accountable for Fostering Hostile Climate In Response to HRC Complaint

“Discrimination is a cancer”: Transgender advocates discuss hope, fighting for rights

The Martyrdom of Chanelle Pickett and the Birth of Transgender Day of Remembrance

More on Chanelle Pickett

When is Trans Day of Remembrance and what events are taking place in the UK?

AI enhanced photo of Chanelle Pickett above.

With President Trump’s return to the White House, transgender individuals face significant threats to their rights.

Harper Steele: Trans people can’t be sacrificed in political debate

Dems must not abandon trans people after Trump’s win: Kierra Johnson

‘An Offensive Comment’: Jayapal Lashes Out Over Fellow Democrat’s Anti-trans Rhetoric

Metro Detroit dad is terrified by Trump’s plans for transgender youths

Marjorie Taylor Greene lays out her anti-trans plan now that the GOP will control everything

“Where I feel the trans class warfare has failed is in the alienation of those who have the time, resources, and willingness to deliver an incremental scope.” On trans class warfare. OPINION

Trans Representative Elect Sarah McBride Hits Back On Blaming Trans People For Harris Defeat

The University of Wyoming women’s volleyball team voted on whether to play against a rival team with a transgender player, but the decision to forfeit the contest ultimately came from above the athletes.

“Families and doctors are challenging Tennessee’s [trans medical] ban under the Constitutional guarantee of equal protection – no one should be targeted by the government just because of who they are.”

Many of the most challenged and banned books of this past year were targeted because of LGBTQIA+ content. Here is the ALA (American Library Association’s) website listing the top-ten most challenged books of 2023.

Trans students five times more likely to be bullied daily, study reveals

How RuPaul’s Drag Race went from trans-exclusionary to trans revolutionary

There are plenty of held beliefs surrounding being trans and what identifying as transgender really means, but none are as so fundamentally controversial as transmedicalism.

10 TV and film moments that changed the game for trans representation

Facing family gatherings during the holidays can be tough, especially if political differences add tension. This article guides transgender individuals in setting boundaries, finding support, and celebrating safely in environments that foster peace and self-respect.

Writing About Transgender Issues May Become a Sex Crime

A Letter to the Trump Voters Who Support Trans People

The Statue of Liberty is “a Dude” Now? Really?

Crisis Calls from LGBTQ Youth Spiked by 700 Percent after Election Day

In times of despair, having a strong support system is essential. This article shares the importance of finding friends and allies who understand, uplift, and encourage.

Seth Moulton defends his transgender comments after protests at his Salem office.

Tensions flared at the University of Lafayette Monday afternoon as student protesters rallied against a panel titled “The Dangers of Transgender Ideology,” organized by the campus chapter of Turning Point USA.

Some practical tips to get ready for what’s coming

Should Democrats Throw Trans People Under the Bus?

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump

Noa-Lynn van Leuven Makes History as First Trans Competitor in Grand Slam of Darts

“An irreparable loss”. Trans singer and politician Santrosa found murdered in Brazilian forest

Joe, Mika, and their ilk are endangering the lives of transgender human beings

Laverne Cox Spoke About A Friend Of Hers Who Voted For Trump

“I Saw the TV Glow”, a brilliant movie about transgender denial and repression

The Intrinsic Transness of ‘I Saw the TV Glow’

“I Saw The TV Glow” and Transgender Mythmaking

The alarming rise in mental health crises among transgender youth following recent political events.

The Trevor Project reports a massive surge in calls from LGBTQ+ youth struggling with “election anxiety” after Donald Trump’s reelection.

Sanjay Bangar’s Child, Now Identifying as Transwoman, Shares 11-Month Journey from Aryan to Anaya and the Fight for Transgender Inclusion in Cricket

New book follows 7 trans kids coping with modern political attacks

“Reversing protections for gender-affirming care, eliminating already-lacking LGBTQ+ education from public schools, criminalizing parents for supporting their trans children — Project 2025 ideology is sickening.” Trans kids need you.

Japan: The economy ministry has lifted its restrictive bathroom policy for a transgender employee in her 50s, telling her on Nov. 8 that she can now use all the women’s restrooms in the ministry’s building.

Yesterday’s News

Only 4% of voters identified “Opposing transgender surgeries and transgender kids in sports” as a top issue in poll by GQR

Sarah McBride calls the 2024 election ‘the dual story of pain and progress’

Your Turn: As a transgender man, I implore Congress to not pass KOSA

Will Trump curb transgender rights? After election, community prepares for worst

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has released their list of deaths in the transgender community for 2024.

Democrats celebrate LGBTQ+ gains & promise to stand up for trans rights after rough election

Meet the young transgender teens changing America and the world

Laverne Cox and Baby Reindeer Star Nava Mau Cried Together on the Emmys 2024 Red Carpet

Them reports: Nava Mau and Laverne Cox had a heartfelt exchange about their experiences as transgender actresses on the Emmys 2024 red carpet.

The Baby Reindeer star and the trailblazing Orange Is the New Black actress first shared a wordless, emotional hug before Cox expressed her love for Mau, saying “I’m so proud of you.”

More transgender news

Indigenous singer who came out as trans reflects on her journey

A majority of British trans individuals do not choose a name beginning with the same first letter as their deadname.

Florida Was Their Home. Anti-Trans Laws Led Them to Flee (Archive)

Corporations that ditch queer consumers will lose big money, new study suggests

School board defies state law & lets trans girl play soccer. Her teammates are “very excited.”

Alan Cumming Wore a Trans Pride Pin While Accepting an Emmy for The Traitors

The summer that exposed the anti-trans movement

A new study out of Sweden appears to show a link between taking testosterone as part of gender-affirming care with changes in the immune systems of transgender men.

Lilly Wachowski Is Developing a Dystopian Monster Movie With Trans and Autistic Romantic Leads

Wachowski, who directed The Matrix and Bound alongside her sister Lana, will produce the animated film Hell Followed With Us (book cover above), a full-length animated movie based on the 2022 novel by Andrew Joseph White.

HELL FOLLOWED WITH US, my book about a trans boy, the autistic guy he has a crush on, & giant corpse monsters fighting Evangelical cultists is getting an ANIMATED MOVIE

with the help of Lilly Wachowski (THE MATRIX) and Powerhouse Studios (CASTLEVANIA) 🔥https://t.co/92VgPdHAlm

— Andrew Joseph White 🏴🏳️‍⚧️ (@AJWhiteAuthor) September 11, 2024

More transgender news

This anti-DEI activist is targeting an LGBTQ index. Major companies are listening.

Three transgender women have filed a federal class action civil rights lawsuit against health insurance giant Aetna after they were denied coverage for medically necessary gender-affirming facial reconstruction (GAFR).

Elon Musk’s daughter Vivian calls dad a ‘heinous incel’ after he offered to give Taylor Swift a child

The most offensive “prank” of the year? Probably.

In Ghana the myth of all “crossdressers” (referring to transfeminine people) being “gay” (i.e. attracted to women) seems to live on.

For people of the Trans community Boise Pride is important and this year the festival is having its first ever Trans Joy March organized by A Queer Chaplain. The theme is “out of the Shadows and Into the Light.”

“I came to realize I’m transgender — not through a sudden epiphany, but through gradual self-discovery”

Trans Actress Laverne Cox Embraces Her Villainous Side In Netflix’s Uglies

The vaginal microbiome of transgender men receiving gender-affirming hormonal therapy in comparison to that of cisgender women

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has decided to appoint transgender individuals as volunteers to regulate traffic in Hyderabad.

The Telangana government has announced India’s first-ever transgender-specific government recruitment and social welfare program, under which transgender persons will be trained and recruited for traffic management.

Ganeshotsav: Maharashtra’s First Transgender Dhol-Tasha Pathak, Shikhandi, Steals The Spotlight (Drummers’ festival)

India: Medical curriculum revision sparks outrage by activists over omission of disability, transgender rights

Delhi’s 1st transgender LS candidate on mission that goes beyond gender-neutral toilets. ‘This is kranti’ (a revolution)

Sarah McBride reflects on becoming the first trans member of Congress

Trans Lawmaker Sarah McBride on the Privilege—and Pressure—of Making Political History

“We’re a small state of neighbors,” Mcbride says. Delaware only has a population of about one million. “The power of proximity allows people to see one another as fully realized multidimensional human beings. This creates a foundation for politics that’s not only more rooted in kindness, but also politics that’s more diverse. This election here in Delaware is a prime example of that.”

More transgender news

After Nex Benedict’s death, an OKC theater opens its 41st season with a comedy-drama that delves into the small-town bigotry and brutality encountered by a transgender teen

A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling leaving Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors intact

Donald Trump says his transphobic lies always get biggest applause at his rallies

For transgender activist Naiymah Sanchez, being an Out100 honoree is a reminder that her work, while often grueling and thankless, is making a difference. 

Anti-LGBTQ+ insults don’t just hurt queer kids — Straight boys react worse to homophobia in sports

 A school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement reached with students and parents who sued over what was an unlawful decision to limit access to dozens of titles containing LGBTQ+ content.

Official figures estimating the number of transgender people in England and Wales have been voided after an investigation found that people may have misunderstood the question on gender identity in the 2021 census.

On Sunday, out trans wrestler Saraya Saber is set to challenge NWA World Women’s champion Kenzie Paige for her title at New South Pro Wrestling’s “Action Clash” event in Scottsboro, Ala.

He killed a trans woman because he “had to do it.” Now he’s going away for decades.

Gender Liberation March Will Take To The Streets To Protest A Second Trump Presidency

“Hi! My name is Leigh Finke, my pronouns are she/her/hers. I’m a parent, I’m a renter, I have a lovely girlfriend, and a strong community here in Minnesota, where I also serve in the House of Representatives. “

Leigh Finke says Tim Walz texted her during contentious trans bill hearing to show his support