All posts tagged "gender identity"
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Texas governor wants to ban transgender athletes from sports during special legislative session
Texas Republicans will take up several bills during the session, including one to bar trans athletes from competing in their gender identity.
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Transgender woman sues hotel chain for firing her for wearing women’s clothes to work
A transgender hotel employee has sued her former employer and supervisor, alleging they fired her because of her gender identity.
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13-year-old girl sues Florida over bill barring transgender athletes from female sports teams
A 13-year-old transgender girl is suing the state of Florida over a law that would prohibit her from playing on the girls' soccer team.
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Tennessee officials face second lawsuit over anti-trans bathroom sign law
A second lawsuit has been filed challenging a Tennessee law requiring businesses with trans-friendly bathrooms to post anti-trans signs.
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U.S. State Department announces it will issue gender-neutral passports
The State Department will issue a third gender option for U.S. passports, and will no longer require proof of surgery to change a gender marker.
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Supreme Court refuses to hear Gavin Grimm case, will let pro-trans restroom ruling stand
By refusing to hear appeal, high court allows decision finding Gloucester County's restroom policy unconstitutional to stand.
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Charlotte City Council Republican proposes new LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance
Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari has proposed a "conservative" approach to protecting LGBTQ residents from discrimination.
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Justice Department files statements of interest in two transgender cases
The Department of Justice has weighed in on two lawsuits challenging anti-transgender laws, saying it believes the laws are unconstitutional.
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Global survey shows growing generational difference in gender identity and sexuality
Gen Z is significantly more likely to identify as something other than heterosexual or cisgender
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U.S. Department of Education confirms transgender students protected by Title IX
The Department of Education has said that transgender students have the right to be protected from sex discrimination under federal law.
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Virginia school district ordered to reinstate teacher who refuses to use trans student’s correct pronouns
A judge in Virginia has ordered Loudoun County to reinstate a gym teacher suspended for refusing to use trans students' proper pronouns.
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Human Rights Campaign will sue Florida over anti-transgender sports ban
The Human Rights Campaign has promised to sue Florida in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a transgender athlete ban into law.
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West Virginia sued over bill barring trans athletes from competing in their gender identity
West Virginia state officials have been sued over a law barring trans athletes from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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New Orleans Police Department denies discriminating against transgender recruit
The New Orleans Police Department has denied allegations that it withdrew a job offer from a prospective recruit because he was transgender.
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Almost 1 in 3 Americans, and half of young adults, personally know someone who is transgender
Most Americans support allowing transgender people to serve in the military, but say they should compete in sports based on biological sex.
