Dec 30 Watch 5:35 2021 set a record for anti-transgender bills. Here's how you can support the community A Texas law banning trans student athletes from playing sports will take effect in a few weeks. According to the ACLU, Texas is one of 31 states that have attempted to pass legislation to stop trans youth from participating in… Continue watching
Nov 18 2021 is now the deadliest year on record for transgender people By Orion Rummler, Kate Sosin, The 19th This year has shattered the record of transgender homicides in a year with 45 to date — most of them Black or Latinx. Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch 7:16 Chappelle Netflix special is 'hate speech disguised as jokes,' advocate says By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes The blowback to Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special, produced by Netflix, has reached a boiling point. Netflix employees walked off the job Wednesday, demanding the company better support its transgender workers. Imara Jones, creator of TransLash Media, a media non-profit… Continue watching
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