Transgender rights

Narrow legal definition of sex in Montana bill would jeopardize protections for trans people

By Orion Rummler, The 19th

“They’re trying to categorize people by their reproductive capacity. There are a small number of people who produce both sperm and eggs,” said Lauren Wilson, president of the Montana Chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics. “So what that means is…

Transgender bill spurs competing rallies outside Kentucky Capitol

By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

Activists on both sides of the transgender health care debate have gathered at Kentucky's Capitol to make competing appeals. The rallies Wednesday come as the GOP-led legislature reconvened for the final two days of this year's session.

Arkansas bill criminalizing trans people’s bathroom access revamped

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

An Arkansas bathroom bill that had been criticized as the most extreme in the country has been revamped to address concerns it would criminalize transgender people using public restrooms matching gender identity.

West Virginia GOP Legislature passes ban on transgender health care for minors

By Leah Willingham, Associated Press

A bill that would ban evidence-based health care for transgender minors in West Virginia, the state estimated to have more transgender youth per capita than any other in the nation, is headed to the desk of Gov. Jim Justice.

Trans people face hostile rhetoric from state lawmakers

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

The Human Rights Campaign says at least 150 bills targeting transgender people have been introduced this year.

Analysis: Why compelling student athletes to share menstrual data may violate federal laws

By Lindsey Darvin, David Schultz, Tia Spagnuolo, The Conversation

When schools ask student athletes about their menstrual cycles, they may be infringing on anti-discrimination and privacy laws.

Spain parliament approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and transgender protections

By Jennifer O'Mahony, Ciarán Giles, Associated Press

Spain's parliament has approved laws expanding abortion and trans rights for teenagers, while making Spain the first country in Europe entitling workers to paid menstrual leave.

How Utah’s new ban on gender-affirming care for minors is affecting trans teens in the state

By Orion Rummler, The 19th

The law’s passage has also dealt a blow to trans teens’ faith in Gov. Spencer Cox, who invoked the importance of acceptance while vetoing the state’s anti-trans sports bill last year.

Utah governor signs bill banning gender-affirming health care for youth

By Associated Press

Utah’s Republican governor on Saturday signed bills that ban youth from receiving gender-affirming health care and allow families to receive scholarships to pay for education outside the public school system, both measures that are part of larger nationwide movements.

U.K. government considers blocking new gender designation change law in Scotland

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The law approved by the Scottish parliament allows people 16 or older to change the gender designation on their identity documents by self-declaration, removing the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria.