Category: political parties
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Teacher, ACLU file challenge to new K-3 ban on ‘human sexuality’ education
A new Indiana law that critics say will effectively ban discussions about LGBTQ+ people in schools under the guise of blocking conversations around “human sexuality” now faces a legal challenge. Rating: Transneutral, News and Tribune, June 12, 2023 (PDF archive)
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How Trans Organizers Are Fighting Back Against Ron DeSantis
“Ron DeSantis accidentally created the most powerful resistance that he could ever imagine because we’re angry and we’re connecting and we’re caring for each other.” Rating: Transsupportive, Huffington Post, June 11, 2023 (PDF archive) (Video archive)
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Britain Limits Use of Puberty-Blocking Drugs to Research Only
Britain’s National Health Service announced on Friday that it would limit the use of puberty-suppressing drugs to children enrolled in clinical trials. The change comes as the agency’s pediatric gender services have struggled to keep up with soaring demand. Rating: Transneutral, New York Times, June 9, 2023 (PDF archive)
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Florida Transformers convention bans ‘cross-dressing cosplay’ under state’s anti-drag law
A Transformers convention set to be held in Orlando, Florida is offering refunds to ticket holders after it was forced to change its cosplay rules because of Ron DeSantis’ strict anti-drag laws. Rating: Transsupportive, Pink News, June 9, 2023 (PDF archive)
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‘The View’ explodes over criticism of drag queens: They ‘don’t even like children!’
Co-host Whoopi Goldberg argued the GOP lawmakers restricting ‘gender-arming care’ for kids make them feel like they ‘don’t deserve to live’ Rating: Transphobic, Fox News, June 9, 2023 (PDF archive) (Video archive)
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Maryland governor Wes Moore signs trans healthcare protections
Maryland’s Democratic governor, Wes Moore, has signed an executive order to protect trans healthcare in the state, bucking the trend in a rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws sweeping the US. Rating: Transsupportive, Pink News, June 8, 2023 (PDF archive)
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Corie Mattie Trolls Ron DeSantis With Guerrilla Street Art Campaign In Orlando
Corie Mattie, aka the LA Hope Dealer, returned to the Florida city she once called home with a blunt message for the 2024 presidential candidate. Rating: Transsupportive, Huffington Post, June 8, 2023 (PDF archive) (Video archive)
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Coming out trans at school: Students share stories
As the government prepares to release restrictive new guidance for schools on trans students, three young people share their experiences of exploring their gender while in education. Rating: Transsupportive, Pink News, June 8, 2023 (PDF archive)
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LGBTQ Americans Are In A State of Emergency, HRC Declares
LGBTQ+ Americans are facing “real, tangible and dangerous” threats, said Human Rights Campaign CEO Kelley Robinson. Rating: Transsupportive, Huffington Post, June 6, 2023 (PDF archive)