Apr 22 Obama says North Carolina law should be overturned By Darlene Superville and Kevin Freking, Associated Press LONDON -- President Barack Obama called on Friday for the overturning of a North Carolina law that requires transgender people to use public bathrooms conforming to the sex on their birth certificates and restricts protections for LGBT people. Continue reading
Apr 21 Trump voices opposition to North Carolina bathroom law By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Thursday that transgender people should be able to use whichever bathroom they choose. Continue reading
Apr 19 Court rules in favor of transgender student in bathroom case By Corinne Segal An appeals court ruled on Tuesday in favor of a transgender student who says that his school violated anti-discrimination laws by not allowing him to use the bathroom that matches his gender. Continue reading
Apr 13 Louisiana governor signs order to protect LGBT state workers By Corinne Segal Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an anti-discrimination executive order on Wednesday for LGBT state workers, marking the first time the state's government has provided protection for its transgender employees. Continue reading
Apr 12 Responding to HB 2 critics, North Carolina governor signs new order By Corinne Segal North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed an executive order Tuesday to address concerns over a recently-passed state bill that has been called the most anti-LGBT law in the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 05 New Mississippi law allows businesses to refuse LGBTQ people By Laura Santhanam Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a state law that allows businesses to refuse gay couples services based on an owners' religious beliefs. Continue reading
Apr 04 Chen Chen on writing poetry while Chinese, American and gay By Corinne Segal Chen Chen's earlier work began with an exploration of his own intersecting identities, parts of himself that he said other people told him could not exist at once. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 8:15 How North Carolina signed a bill dubbed the most anti-LGBT law in the U.S. By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 11 Caitlyn Jenner’s politics spark debate in transgender ranks By David Crary, Associated Press NEW YORK — Since coming out a year ago, Caitlyn Jenner has not always been a unifying force in the transgender community. Her latest political remarks — underscoring her conservative outlook and praising Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz — ignited… Continue reading
Feb 29 Watch 3:22 South Dakota considers legislating transgender access to restrooms By PBS News Hour South Dakota would become the first state to restrict transgender students’ access to restrooms if Gov. Dennis Daugaard signs a controversial bill passed by the state Congress. The bill would require transgender students in public schools use only restrooms that… Continue watching