Jul 26 After Trump announces ban, trans soldiers wonder what comes next By Corinne Segal President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced on Twitter that transgender people would not be allowed to serve in the military “in any capacity,” contradicting present policy and bringing confusion and uncertainty for trans soldiers who are currently serving. Continue reading
Jul 14 Transgender health care targeted in crusade to undo ACA By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News Because Medicaid covers a disproportionately high number of transgender people, the potential change could heap hardship on an already embattled population. Continue reading
Jun 25 D.C. will be first in nation to offer non-binary driver’s licenses By Corinne Segal Washington, D.C., will become the first jurisdiction in the U.S. to offer a driver's license reading "X," instead of "M" or "F," this week. Continue reading
Jun 24 This archive holds a history of LGBTQ trailblazers in Brooklyn By Corinne Segal From Oscar Wilde to choreographer and dancer Bill T. Jones, a look at when LGBTQ trailblazers brought their stories to Brooklyn. Continue reading
Jun 15 Oregon becomes first state to add gender-neutral option on driver’s licenses By Corinne Segal Residents will be able to use "X," rather than "M" or "F", on their driver's licenses starting July 3. Continue reading
Jun 11 After Pulse shooting, Orlando’s faith and LGBTQ groups opened dialogue By Corinne Segal, Michael D. Regan Faith leaders and LGBTQ groups in Orlando say the last year has brought new connections between them, just one of the ways the community has changed in the wake of the Pulse shooting. Continue reading
Jun 04 ‘Our Bible’ app aims to support LGBTQ Christians who feel excluded By Corinne Segal The app, Our Bible, plans to offer devotional readings, meditation exercises, articles and podcasts for LGBTQ Christians and others who feel left out of mainstream Christianity. Continue reading
Jun 01 Oregon governor signs transgender equity bill into law By Kristena Hansen, Associated Press Gov. Kate Brown has signed a bill that will make it easier for transgender people in Oregon to shield any updates they make to their birth certificates. Continue reading
May 24 Taiwan’s top court clears way for same-sex marriage By Corinne Segal Taiwan’s highest court on Wednesday cleared a path for the country to make history as the first Asian nation to allow same-sex partnerships. Continue reading
May 21 Texas revives transgender ‘bathroom bill’ for public schools By Will Weissert, Associated Press A transgender "bathroom bill" reminiscent of one in North Carolina that caused a national uproar now appears to be on a fast-track to becoming law in Texas. Continue reading