Jun 30 Watch 7:31 How the Lavender Scare forced LGBTQ+ workers out of the federal government By John Yang, Claire Mufson On this final day of Pride Month, the next installment of our “Hidden Histories'' series isn’t about an individual, but a phenomenon: how the anti-communist paranoia that gripped Washington at the dawn of the Cold War led to an often-overlooked… Continue watching
Jun 28 Texas Supreme Court upholds state ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors By Jim Vertuno, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press The 8-1 ruling from the all-Republican court leaves in place a law that has been in effect since Sept. 1, 2023. The Texas law prevents transgender people under 18 from accessing hormone therapies, puberty blockers and transition surgeries, though surgical… Continue reading
Jun 26 Biden pardons ex-service members convicted under a defunct gay sex ban so they can regain benefits By Zeke Miller, Associated Press “Today, I am righting an historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves,” President Joe Biden said in a statement. Continue reading
Jun 24 Supreme Court will hear case on law banning gender-affirming care for minors By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The case before the high court involves a law in Tennessee that restrict puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors. Continue reading
Jun 17 Federal judge blocks Biden’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students in six additional states. Continue reading
Jun 16 LGBTQ Ukrainian soldiers rally for legal rights, hoping their service is changing attitudes By Derek Gatopoulos, Alex Babenko, Associated Press Several hundred LGBTQ Ukrainian servicemen and their supporters marched in central Kyiv Sunday to demand more rights and highlight their service to their country in its war with Russia. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 7:02 New book ‘Free To Be’ dives into medical science of gender identity for young people By John Yang, Claire Mufson According to the Human Rights Campaign, half of the U.S. states have passed measures restricting treatment for young people with gender dysphoria. But the legislative debate has often been short on science and medicine. Dr. Jack Turban joins John Yang… Continue watching
May 14 Federal agencies warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued the announcement May 10 to raise awareness of "foreign terrorist organizations" or their supporters potentially targeting such events and venues. Continue reading
May 07 New York judge blocks amendment barring discrimination on gender identity and pregnancy outcomes By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The ruling from state Supreme Court Justice Daniel J. Doyle on Tuesday determined that state lawmakers failed to follow procedural rules around passing constitutional amendments. Continue reading
May 01 Rollout of Utah transgender bathroom law sows confusion among public school families By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Utah residents and visitors are required to use bathrooms and changing rooms in government-owned buildings that correspond with their sex assigned at birth. Continue reading