Ohioans explain abandoning Republican Party for love of their transgender grandchild. There is nothing that cures transphobia so effectively as knowing someone trans.

https://www.advocate.com/news/hrc-video-ohio-gop-grandparents?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fgaycommunity

KB Brookins, poet and essayist in Austin, Texas, chronicles their journey in changing their name and gender marker, plus the surveillance that came thereafter.

Link here.

Washington U. Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital closing, whistleblower says

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/washington-university-transgender-center-closing-whistleblower-says/article_9df1185a-4397-11ef-9268-afdc8369a6e7.html

Archived: https://archive.is/oCWev#selection-3617.0-3617.93

The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature at least 144 publicly out LGBTQ athletes, marking the second consecutive Summer Games with triple-digit representation. This milestone highlights growing acceptance in sports.

https://www.outsports.com/2024/7/17/24097560/celebrating-out-lgbtq-athletes-2024-paris-olympics/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fgaycommunity

Argentina’s players were filmed singing a racist and transphobic chant as they celebrated their Copa America win, with France’s Football Federation now taking legal action against the South Americans.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/argentina-france-racist-chant-complaint-33259835

Former darts world champion Neil Duff has thrown his support behind transgender player Noa-Lynn van Leuven after she faced online abuse.

https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/07/17/former-world-darts-champion-defends-lovely-trans-player-the-girl-is-scared-to-play/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fgaycommunity

On Tuesday Night, the Teamsters Union posted a tweet criticizing President Sean O’Brien over anti-trans article endorsement. This comes after O’Brien spoke at the RNC, a first for the union.

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/tensions-brew-in-teamsters-after

This article explores the benefits and challenges of remote work for transgender and non-binary individuals. It offers practical tips on creating an inclusive home office, navigating the complexities of remote work…

https://www.transvitae.com/remote-work-transgender

According to the progressive think tank the Movement Advancement Project, eight states, including Idaho and North Dakota, legally force the outing of transgender youth in schools.

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/07/16/california-bans-outing-lgbtq-students/74422160007

Southern California school district sues Gov. Newsom over new gender-identity law.

https://apnews.com/article/california-gender-identity-pronouns-schools-parents-teachers-4b4079dbd5a121f25fa05ff38785505f

The Rochester School Board approved a list of procedures on Tuesday for supporting transgender and gender-expansive students, bringing a conclusion to a months-long saga that ignited controversy throughout the district.

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/with-6-1-vote-rochester-school-board-approves-procedures-for-supporting-transgender-students

The National Black Justice Coalition has condemned one of the nation’s most prominent Black fraternities over its proposed ban of transgender members.

https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4776367-black-fraternity-transgender-ban-controversy

The Trump campaign has posted many of its own anti-LGBTQ+ plans and proposals on its website, in a section called “Agenda 47,” featuring videos of the former president outlining his plans and pledges.

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/07/donald-trumps-agenda-47-is-just-as-bad-for-lgbtq-people-as-project-2025/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fgender

British Medical Association (BMA) leaders have met to discuss the approach being taken to children and young people struggling with their gender identity.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6p2l7ze7m0o?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fgender

Missouri: Democratic state Rep. Barbara Phifer, has responded forcefully to a recent attack on her transgender grandchild by Republican candidate Valentina Gomez.

https://www.advocate.com/news/barbara-pfifer-transgender-valentina-gomez?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fgaycommunity