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WNBA: Indiana Fever at New York Liberty

Nation Aug 24

Breanna Stewart wants WNBA arenas to be safe space as transgender debate sparks rallies at games

By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press

Nation Aug 20

speakout
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Ousted transgender CIA officer warns White House politics undermining U.S. intelligence

Nearly 20 years of service in the intelligence community ended for Julia Curlee last year. Curlee was the first CIA officer to transition openly and continue serving the agency until she was fired abruptly early in Trump’s second term. She…

By Amna Nawaz, Veronica Vela

Politics Jul 10

trans
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Where trans advocates are focusing efforts after recent court defeats

The Supreme Court wrapped up one of its most consequential terms for shaping LGBTQ rights. In one of the major decisions, the justices upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports. But more challenges are already emerging.

By Liz Landers, Ali Schmitz

Nation Jan 13

U.S. Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans
Watch 7:21
A look at the legal and political fight over trans athletes as cases reach Supreme Court

A hotly debated political issue made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. At issue is whether transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports. The conservative majority seemed skeptical of striking down bans already in place in…

By Liz Landers, Ali Schmitz

Politics Dec 23

The logo of the U.S. National Security Agency during a visit by U.S. President George W. Bush to the agency's installation in Fort Meade. Bush met with workers and made remarks on American national security at the high-security installation, which he last visited in 2002. Photo by Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images
Transgender NSA employee sues Trump administration over executive order on 'immutable' genders

The employee says she is unable to use the women's restroom at work and NSA cannot use her preferred pronouns.

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Jun 18

Judge says Trump administration can't limit passport sex markers for many transgender, nonbinary people

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

Kobick first issued a preliminary injunction against the policy last month, but that ruling applied only to six people who joined with the American Civil Liberties Union in a lawsuit over the passport policy.

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May 06

Supreme Court allows Trump's transgender military ban to take effect, for now

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.

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Mar 31

WATCH: First Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Washington, DC amid new Trump administration

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America

The president's spotlight is giving Monday's Transgender Day of Visibility a different tenor this year.

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Mar 21

While Trump's trans military ban is challenged in court, long-serving troops prepare for what's next

By Joshua Barajas

“We are just focused on putting our uniforms on, going to work every day, doing our jobs the best that we can do until we can’t do them anymore," one trans service member said.

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Feb 19

Watch 6:59
'I want to keep serving': Navy commander fights Trump's trans military ban

By Lisa Desjardins, Dan Sagalyn

The Trump administration’s efforts to ban transgender people from serving in the military has come under hostile fire. One of those who could be affected by Trump's ban is Commander Emily Shilling, a decorated Navy pilot with over 60 combat…

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