Oct 20 Chappelle’s anti-transgender comments in Netflix special draws protest By Alex Veiga, Lynn Elber, Associated Press A small number of people gathered in advance of a planned walkout by Netflix employees. The action Wednesday is intended to highlight objections to Chappelle's stand-up special "The Closer" and the company's handling of it. Continue reading
Jun 30 U.S. to add ‘X’ gender marker on passports By Kate Sosin, Orion Rummler, The 19th Transgender and intersex Americans will have the power to identify their own gender on travel documents by the end of this year, an administration official said. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 5:29 News Wrap: Blinken says Syria, Iraq airstrikes meant to ‘deter future action’ In our news wrap Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia groups in Syria and Iraq. President Joe Biden welcomed outgoing Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to the White House. The U.S. Supreme Court refused to… Continue watching
Jun 17 Department of Justice says West Virginia, Arkansas transgender bans violate federal law By John Raby, Associated Press The U.S. Department of Justice has slammed a new West Virginia law that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports. Continue reading
Jun 16 Biden admin extends Title IX protections to transgender students By Collin Binkley, Associated Press In a policy directive, the department said discrimination based on a student's sexual orientation or gender identity will be treated as a violation of federal sex discrimination law. Continue reading
Jun 11 Newly elected trans state lawmakers reflect on record year of anti-trans bills By Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th State legislators Rep. Stephanie Byers of Kansas, Sen. Sarah McBride of Delaware and Rep. Taylor Small of Vermont entered office during a year of record anti-trans bills. They’re advocating for policies that help LGBTQ+ people. Continue reading
Apr 28 West Virginia transgender athlete bill signed by governor By John Raby, Associated Press West Virginia's governor has signed a bill that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports in middle and high schools and colleges. Continue reading
Apr 27 No major backlash for states passing anti-transgender laws By David Crary, Associated Press Five states have passed laws or implemented executive orders this year limiting the ability of transgender youths to play sports or receive certain medical treatment. There has been little in the way of tangible repercussions for those states. Continue reading
Apr 05 Arkansas governor vetoes transgender youth treatment ban By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press The move followed pleas from pediatricians, social workers and the parents of trans youth. The bill was among several targeting transgender people that have easily advanced in Arkansas. Continue reading
Mar 31 The history behind International Transgender Day of Visibility By Kate Sosin, The 19th Over a decade ago, Rachel Crandall-Crocker wanted a reason for trans people to celebrate and come together. So she created one. Continue reading