After intense pressure from leadingLGBTQ+ advocacy groups, the White House has issued a clarification about its position on gender-affirming care for transgender people in America.
“We continue to fight state and national bans on gender-affirming care, which represents a continuum of care, and respect the role of parents, families, and doctors — not politicians — in these decisions. Gender-affirming surgeries are typically reserved for adults, and we believe they should be.”
Several prominent LGBTQ+ advocates and a dozen transgender lawmakers have criticized the Biden administration for its recent statement that gender-affirming surgeries should only be allowed for transgender adults.
After the world’s worst debate performance, Biden announces that he’s screwing over trans youth
https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/biden-screwing-over-trans-youth
British transgender darts player Samantha Lewis was barred from competing at the English Darts Open due to her gender identity, sparking a heated debate on transgender inclusion in sports.
https://www.transvitae.com/samantha-lewis-transgender-rights-darts
Petra Gardella had worked as a professor of religion at Manhattanville College since 1983. As first names changed, the professor asserts, so did treatment by the longtime employer.
California: Two years into a conservative push to take over school boards across the state — an effort that saw some initial success — the strategy is facing significant backlash.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/california-school-board-recalls-19553701.php
One Wisconsin doctor is helping patients through experience with her own journey.
At the Milwaukee VA, transgender care for veterans is managed by a team of doctors, lead by Dr. Jamie Buth.
Two LGBTQ+ groups were barred from hosting pride events by Princeton ISD after violating materials policies and book bans. Now, the ACLU has filed a complaint.
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/lgbt-groups-barred-from-pride-over
Transgender persons to run HOPE cafes on Hyderabad-Vijayawada national highway
Bradie Anderson fears she will be physically harmed if she uses the boys bathroom at her Northeast Ohio high school.
The 14-year-old sophomore is transgender and her mom Anne said she has never had any issues with using the girls restroom at school.
GOP adopts platform that softens language on abortion, same-sex marriage
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/08/trump-abortion-republican-platform
Archive: https://archive.is/UvTKq
But the GOP’s proposed national platform is still extremely transphobic.
LGBTQ+ community in northwest PA mourns killing of transgender teen
Non-binary artists and gender-inclusive music are shaping a distinct path for the future of the music industry, enabling more and more people to feel included in the songs they are listening to.
Did you know these 4 facts about Bella Ramsey?
Drag Race star Amethyst comes out as trans
https://www.pride.com/coming-out/drag-race-star-amethyst-comes-out-as-trans#rebelltitem1
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9F7Aotxob4/?utm_source=ig_embed
10 people who serve up vital non-binary visibility
The launch of UK charity Mermaids’ crowdfunder comes after NHS England stopped prescriptions of puberty blockers for trans youth earlier this year.
An article that provides essential self-defense tips for transgender individuals, emphasizing the importance of awareness, avoidance, assertiveness, and escape techniques
https://www.transvitae.com/transgender-self-defense-safety
Smashing fascists and backing trans rights.
“Following Indiana Jone’s example smashing fascists is always a good habit to get into, as is putting them under the brightest light possible as truth scours away their insidious lies.”
https://rejserin.medium.com/smashing-fascists-and-backing-trans-rights-ae790e774100
