LGBTQIA+

New Federal Rules Aim To Protect LGBTQ+ Employees

Chabeli Carrazana / The 19th May 1, 2024 New guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission strengthens protections for transgender and nonbinary employees in American workplaces for the first time in 25 years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Belief & Religion

How Christian Parents Can Support Their Transgender Children

Orion Rummler / The 19th Oct 9, 2023 A new book shows how parents can support their trans children through their conservative Christian faith despite growing hostility towards transgender people from some faith leaders. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

LGBTQIA+

Indigenous Tribes Respect Multiple Gender Identities—Anti-Trans Bills Threaten Long Tradition

Rosalyn R. LaPier / The Conversation Jun 8, 2023 New anti-transgender laws will hurt Indigenous peoples’ rights and religious expression. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Florida in the Dark Ages

Monte Wolverton May 22, 2023 Dig deeper

Editorial Cartoons

The Parent Trap

Frank Hansen Apr 17, 2023 Dig deeper

Editorial Cartoons

Storm on the Horizon

Jeff Koterba Mar 27, 2023 Dig deeper

The Latest Threat to Trans Rights Hurts American Kids

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 30, 2020 A new state law criminalizes medical procedures intended to address gender dysphoria for people under the age of 16. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Violent Epidemic Is Taking American Lives

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Nov 20, 2019 Activists are working hard to raise awareness about a growing scourge of violence against against transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Growing Up Transgender in Romania

Alexandra Crisbășan / Truthdig Apr 22, 2019 A young man talks about transitioning in his home country and then emigrating for a fresh start. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Growing Up Transgender in Romania

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Colorado, Baker End Legal Spat Over Transgender Woman’s Cake

KATHLEEN FOODY / The Associated Press Mar 5, 2019 A baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple on religious grounds and state officials say they will end a separate legal fight. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Trump’s Ban on Transgender Service Members

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 22, 2019 "We will all keep fighting to take down this discriminatory ban," declares ACLU staff attorney Chase Strangio. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )