by Beth Holmes | May 15, 2023 | Civil Rights, Education, Gender, Human Rights, LGBTQIA+ Youth, Politics, Power LGBT, Transgender, Women's Rights
Misgendering students, outing them, and keeping them out of school bathrooms are all sanctioned by the new law just signed by the North Dakota governor. Republican governor Doug Burgum announced on Wednesday that he’s signed a bill into law which will protect...
by Beth Holmes | May 8, 2023 | Civil Rights, Equality, Gender, Human Rights, LGBTQIA+ Youth, Politics, Power LGBT, Transgender
Zooey Zephyr, an elected lawmaker, is being shut out of Montana legislation because she is a transgender woman. Zooey Zephyr was elected last year to the Montana House of Representatives to represent the 100th District of Montana, which covers the city of Missoula....
by Beth Holmes | Apr 10, 2023 | Gender, Politics, Power LGBT, Transgender
The Indiana governor has signed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the right-leaning state, in another blow against transgender youth. Republican governor Eric Holcomb signed the new law after it was approved by right-wing majorities in both wings of the...
by Beth Holmes | Apr 3, 2023 | Civil Rights, Gay and Lesbian, Health, Homophobia, Human Rights, LGBTQIA+ Youth, Politics, Power LGBT, Sexuality, Transgender
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear has vetoed a broad bill proposed by Republican lawmakers to regulate trans youth out of existence. The bill would have banned all gender-affirming health care for minors, including therapy, and would have forced trans students to use...
by Beth Holmes | Mar 6, 2023 | Equality, Human Rights, International, Intersex, Politics, Power LGBT, Transgender
‘Horrifying,’ treatment for transgender people goes all the way to the top, as they seek legislation to make transition easier. Gwendolyn Herzig was one of several speakers who addressed Arkansas lawmakers over a bill restricting gender-affirming care for...