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  • In a Red Pennsylvania District, a Grieving Father Runs on Transgender Rights

    Rating: Transsupportive, Mother Jones, November 2, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary In a Red Pennsylvania District, a Grieving Father Runs on Transgender Rights After his son died, Trex Proffitt wanted to do more in his community. This year, he is running for office to protect LGBTQ rights. Trex Proffitt…

  • Oregon school district calls on Cruz to take down transgender ads

    Rating: Trans supportive neutral phobic, The Hill, October 24, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Oregon school district calls on Cruz to take down transgender ads by Brooke Migdon – 10/24/24 5:45 PM ET An Oregon school district on Thursday asked Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) campaign to take down two ads targeting…

  • Sherrod Brown: Gender Waffler

    Sherrod Brown: Gender Waffler

    Democratic U.S. Senator in Ohio who in 2023 criticized laws that prevented transgender youth from playing in sports as spreading “hate” has said, in response to election ads alleging he supports transgender women on women’s sports teams, that he agrees with Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine that decisions about sports should be made at the…

  • Colin Allred: Gender Waffler

    Colin Allred: Gender Waffler

    Democratic party candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas who is running against U.S Republican Senator Ted Cruz and, bowing to pressure from transphobic television ads, stated that he “does not support boys in girls’ sports”.

  • Republicans lean into anti-transgender message in closing weeks

    Republicans lean into anti-transgender message in closing weeks

    Rating: Transneutral, Washington Post, October 22, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary  Republicans lean into anti-transgender message in closing weeks GOP candidates are attacking transgender rights in swing states, as part of a final pitch to voters. By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Liz Goodwin and Justine McDaniel October 22, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EDT Donald…

  • Kay Yang: Gender Waffler

    Kay Yang: Gender Waffler

    A former transgender activist.

  • Texas doctor accused of illegally providing transgender hormone treatments to minors

    Texas doctor accused of illegally providing transgender hormone treatments to minors

    Rating: Transphobic, Fox News, October 18, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Video archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Texas doctor accused of illegally providing transgender hormone treatments to minors Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a Dallas doctor for violating a ban on transgender medical procedures for minors Published October 18, 2024 10:05am EDT…

  • Trump and Republicans Bet Big on Anti-Trans Ads Across the Country

    Trump and Republicans Bet Big on Anti-Trans Ads Across the Country

    Rating: Transneutral, The New York Times, October 8, 2024 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Take Action) Action Recommendations Content Summary Trump and Republicans Bet Big on Anti-Trans Ads Across the Country Republicans have spent tens of millions of dollars on the ads, part of an attempt to help them win over suburban female voters. By Shane Goldmacher…

  • Gender Awards for November 2023

    Thanks to all of you who voted in the GenderMenace.net Gender Awards poll for November 2023. We have tallied your votes and would like to announce the winners! Gender Hero Winner Annette Bening and Danica Roem Gender Villain Loser Ron DeSantis Gender Waffler Loser no nominations this month This Month’s Poll To see the GenderMenace.net Gender Award…

  • Gender Awards for October 2023

    Thanks to all of you who voted in the GenderMenace.net Gender Awards poll for October 2023. We have tallied your votes and would like to announce the winners! Gender Hero Winner Ryan Clancy Gender Villain Loser Mike Johnson and Kelly Johnson Gender Waffler Loser Tricia Cotham This Month’s Poll To see the GenderMenace.net Gender Award…