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Laverne Cox Wants to “Rehumanize Everybody”
It was really the cut of the suits and the silhouette. He’s known for this hourglass silhouette, and I think because I’m trans and I have…
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Appeals court rules in favor of Pentagon's limits on transgender troops
A federal appeals court gave a boost Tuesday to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's limits on transgender troops, saying that a lower court…
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DOJ says Loudoun school transgender policy violated Christian students' rights
The Trump administration sued Loudoun County on Monday, accusing the public school system in Virginia of forcing its concept of "gender…
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Sen. John Cornyn presses Olympics to bar transgender athletes before 2026 Winter Games
Sen. John Cornyn on Monday called on the International Olympic Committee to ban biological males from female sports ahead of the 2026…
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Transgender veterans sue to regain pensions, benefits
More than a dozen transgender veterans are suing the government for revoking their pensions and benefits after being discharged under the…
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No masks for ICE, transgender advocacy: GOP raises alarm over early favorite to succeed Pelosi
Conservatives cheering former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's retirement after 40 years in Congress may want to be careful what they wish…
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Judge accuses DOJ of bullying QueerDoc, rips up subpoena to transgender care clinic
A federal judge has quashed a subpoena the Trump Justice Department issued to QueerDoc, a firm that specializes in telemedicine for…
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Zohran Mamdani deploys transgender rabbi in TV ad to help close the deal with New York voters
New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani's new campaign ad features four women rabbis -- including one who is transgender -- singing his…
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Federal judge strikes down Biden-era ban on transgender discrimination in health care
A federal judge has struck down a former President Biden-era rule that expanded federal anti-discrimination protections to transgender…
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Amy Sherald’s “Trans Forming Liberty”
The cover of the August 11, 2025, issue, by the artist Amy Sherald, is a portrait of the trans model and performance artist Arewà Basit.…
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The Supreme Court Just Teed Up a Major Ruling on Transgender Athletes
“This case carries with it the weight of fierce scientific and policy debates about the safety, efficacy, and propriety of medical…
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Donald Trump says he will deny visas for transgender Olympic athletes
By Gabe Whisnant is Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based in South Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily…
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Meta Drops Rules Protecting LGBTQ Community as Part of Content Moderation Overhaul
For years, social media companies made it a top priority to combat hate speech. But in recent months, they have waffled over how to tackle…
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Transgender people working in U.S. government see peril under Trump
WASHINGTON — The Air Force lieutenant colonel left the Pentagon one day and returned the next — with a new name and a new gender identity.…
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The Lives of Transgender Americans Are in the Supreme Court’s Hands
As I noted in June, the Supreme Court’s approach to this case from the start all but suggested the outcome. The justices chose a case…
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'One of the most difficult seasons' ends for transgender player, San José State volleyball team
A season of protests, forfeits and lawsuits ended quietly Saturday on the volleyball court with San José State losing the Mountain West…
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Is the Supreme Court about to let red states ban hormone treatment for transgender teens?
WASHINGTON — The conservative Supreme Court is poised to leap into another culture-war battle between red states and blue states, this…
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L.A. County gears up for Trump with millions in funding for immigrants, transgender residents
Gearing up for another Trump presidency, Los Angeles County supervisors will funnel millions in funding to beef up support for immigrants…
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Here’s How Much Trump’s Extreme Transgender Ban Would Damage Military
“America will decline and die. A national divorce will ensue. Outnumbered freedom lovers will fight back,” Hegseth writes. “The military…
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Democrats rally behind first out transgender member of Congress, decry Republican attacks
At a Democratic caucus meeting Tuesday, Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) watched as colleagues approached and offered their support to Rep.-elect…
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Nancy Mace's former aide tears into her over transgender bathroom bill
South Carolina U.S. Representative Nancy Mace's former aide ripped into the Republican Wednesday over her efforts to ban transgender…
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Nancy Mace wants to bar transgender women from Capitol bathrooms
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace has filed a bill seeking to ban transgender women from using women's bathroom at the U.S. Capitol just…