Transgender rights

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trans teenagers fear Alabama push to outlaw gender-affirming treatment

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Trace Trice is among the parents who have spoken out against the bill, saying it will be deadly. She said her child is a boy whether lawmakers believe it or not.

For transgender people, finding housing has become even harder during the pandemic

By Justin Stabley

Pre-coronavirus, LGBTQ people, particularly transgender and gender non-conforming people, were deeply impacted by housing insecurity in the United States.

Mississippi governor signs bill banning transgender athletes from competing

By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill Thursday to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls or women’s sports teams.

Trans rights supporters on hunger strike in Spain over new law

By Aritz Parra, Associated Press

Transgender rights activists in Spain say they are going on hunger strike until the ruling left-wing coalition submits draft legislation to allow gender self-determination without a doctor’s diagnosis.