Transgender
SCOTUS upholds state bans on transgender sports participation, paving way for further restrictions
The court decided 9-0 that the state laws do not violate the Title IX civil rights statute that bars discrimination in education "on the basis of sex."
As Supreme Court's term nears its end, three major Trump rulings are due
Israel's enemies are my enemies, so why can't Democrats see that? - opinion
Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds
Transgender ex-neo-Nazi won't face prison time, 'already suffered enough'
“None of us have suffered the difficult situation this defendant has endured as a result of his gender identity confusion... Enough’s enough.”
Arkansas passes bill to ban certain types of care for transgender youth
Sixteen other states are considering similar bills. Civil rights organizations have said they are likely to sue to stop any such bills that are enacted.
A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers
Holding back tears, Khan recalled how she was disowned by her family at 13 and forced into begging.
Transgender Jews are finding a safe haven in an unexpected place: the farm
“I went to Adamah because everyone was telling me this is like a great queer place to learn, like you will meet many trans and queer Jews there,” said Kohanski.
Biden overturns US military transgender ban
"President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a bar to military service, and that America’s strength is found in its diversity," the White House said in a statement.
Biden taps Rachel Levine, first trans person as assistant Health Sec.
The pick of Pennsylvania's top health official for a critical role during the raging COVID-19 pandemic continues Biden's pattern of selecting a historically diverse slate of leaders.
78% of Israel's trans community have considered suicide in past year
According to the study, there are significant gaps between transgender people and the general population in different job sectors, levels of income, and overall well-being.
Transgender Egyptian woman faces uphill battle against stigma
"I had a life, and I lost it completely. But I made my decision to be the person I wanted to be," said Aly, 50.
US trans soldiers call on Biden to end military ban
"Every American who is qualified to serve in our military should be able to do so - regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and without having to hide who they are," said Biden.
J.K. Rowling returns award over criticism of transgender stance
But no award or honor ... means so much to me that I would forfeit the right to follow the dictates of my own conscience," the Harry Potter author wrote.
