All posts tagged "gender identity"
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American Academy of Pediatrics calls for “gender-affirming” approach to treating transgender youth
Both medical providers and parents can create accepting environments that lead to better health outcomes, statement says
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Florida school district settles lawsuit brought by transgender student
Settlement terms require district to allow John Doe to use boys' facilities without interference
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California becomes first state to guarantee transition-related care for trans youth in foster care
Bill sets up "best practices" for ensuring access to care and providing Medicaid coverage for treatments
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Michigan appeals court revives woman’s lawsuit against Planet Fitness for pro-transgender policy
A gym franchise in Michigan is asking for a review of an appeals court decision allowing a former client to pursue a lawsuit against the...
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16 states urge Supreme Court to rule employees can be fired for being LGBTQ
Amicus brief asks high court to overturn 6th Circuit decision finding that a funeral home discriminated against trans employee
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GOP candidate for Pa. governor says transgender people should use bathrooms matching their biological sex
Scott Wagner says biological "plumbing" should determine which bathroom people use
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Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission will allow LGBTQ people to file discrimination complaints
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission has issued new guidance that classifies instances of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity as forms of sex-based...
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California Senate passes bill declaring conversion therapy a “fraudulent practice”
Medical and mental health professionals say the therapy poses risks to health and psychological well-being, even for adults
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Anti-gay baker from Masterpiece Cakeshop case refuses to serve transgender woman
Jack Phillips and his lawyer claim the Colorado Civil Rights Commission is targeting him for his anti-LGBTQ beliefs
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ProPublica: Misgendering transgender crime victims can impede investigations and delay justice
Investigation finds that many police departments identify victims based either on their ID or their sex assigned at birth
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Transgender and gender non-conforming women sue New York chicken restaurant for discrimination
A group of transgender woman and a gender non-conforming person are suing a Harlem fast food restaurant for refusing to serve them, reports the New...
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Transgender Uber drivers say app’s new security features are getting them suspended
Real-Time ID Check feature may flag those who have transitioned if their appearance differs from the photo on their license
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Study: 78,000 transgender Americans could be prevented from voting in 2018
A new study estimates that approximately 78,000 transgender people in eight crucial states will be eligible to vote in the upcoming 2018 elections, but will...
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Judge issues injunction allowing Indiana transgender student to use boys’ restroom
School district's policy requires children to use the bathroom matching the gender listed on their birth certificate
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Federal court reaffirms Pennsylvania school district’s pro-transgender restroom policy
But four of the 12 judges say it's still unclear whether Title IX requires schools to adopt such policies
