Transgender
Missouri Senator Says Trans Athletes Must Compete Against 'Biological Sex'
A resolution in the Missouri Senate would only allow high school transgender athletes to compete with those who share the gender they were born as in statewide events.
Transgender People with Gender Dysphoria' May Have Brain Differences
Other experts in the field have said the theory should be regarded with caution.
Evangelical Pastor Blasts School's Decision on Transgender Access
Evangelist Franklin Graham expressed his outrage over an Ohio school district's decision to allow transgender students unrestricted locker room access in a pair of tweets.
Trans Day of Remembrance: 311 Trans People Murdered This Year, Report Says
On this International Trans Day of Remembrance, a new report says 311 trans people were murdered worldwide this year.
Scientists Have Carried Out the Biggest Ever Study on Transgender Children
Researchers spoke to transgender children across North America for their study.
Lawmaker Proposes Making It Illegal to Medically Change a Child's Gender
Georgia State Rep Ginny Ehrhart announced her sponsorship of the "Vulnerable Child Protection Act" on Wednesday. The bill would make it illegal to "radically change" the gender of a child through surgery or drugs. But critics say that such surgeries aren't happening in Georgia—let alone America.
Actress Rosario Dawson Accused of Attacking Trans Man
Dedrek Fine, who knew Dawson's family for years and helped renovate the actresses' home, has accused Dawson of attacking, harassing, misgendering, beating and punching him.
Backlash After Always Sanitary Products Venus Symbol Removed
Some feminists claim that the move is part of a concerted effort towards the "elimination of women's biology."
Transgender Beating Defense Attorney Out of Jail After Contempt Charge
The attorney for a Texas man accused of brutally beating a transgender woman in April has been released from jail, after a judge had earlier found him in contempt after trial "outbursts."
School District Suspends Trans Student Restroom Policy After Death Threats
Perkins County Schools suspended their policy on transgender people using identity-appropriate restrooms after the superintendent received death threats.
Another Kansas City Transgender Woman Murdered, Suspect Waited at Scene
Brianna "BB" Hill was shot and killed at 11:30 am CT on Monday in Kansas City. Hill was the second transgender person murdered in the Kansas City area this year, and is estimated to be the 21st nationwide.
Trans Comedian and Dave Chappelle Inspiration Daphne Dorman Dies Aged 44
"We'll always love you, fly high sweet angel," Dorman's sister said following the comedian's death.
Supreme Court Arguments Kick Off in LGBTQ Discrimination Cases
The Supreme Court kicked off arguments in a number of discrimination cases that could reshape the legal landscape for LGBTQ workers across the country.
YouTube Star Provokes Angry Reactions After 'Transgender' Claim
YouTube personality Trisha Paytas claims to be transgender while maintaining that she identifies strongly with her birth gender, and many are reacting negatively. This is another in what seems to be a long sequence of controversial videos and claims from Paytas.
Trans People Who Have Surgery Less Likely to Need Mental Health Treatment
The study co-author told Newsweek the findings give "strong support for providing gender-affirming care to transgender individuals who seek them."
Alaska City Allows Homeless Shelter To Turn Away Transgender Women
"Well, I guess I'll go sleep in the woods," Samantha Coyle said she thought after the homeless shelter denied her entry because she's transgender.
Florida Transgender Woman Vanishes During Layover at Dallas Airport
Pauline del Mundo, 59, was on her way to Cozumel, Mexico for a vacation. She went missing during a layover at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and hasn't been heard from since.
Trans Man Loses Battle to Be Recognized As His Biological Child's Father
Freddy McConnell, who gave birth last year, says the court's ruling that he be listed as his baby's mother "upholds the view that only the most traditional forms of family are properly recognized."
Angelica Ross Quits Twitter After Pushback From Sanders, Trump Supporters
"Pose" star Angelica Ross has announced she's stepping away from social media. The transgender actress recently criticized both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, drawing ire from backers of both men.
Court Rules Transgender Man Can Sue Hospital For Canceling Surgery
Two days before Evan Minton was scheduled to have a hysterectomy, Mercy San Juan Medical Center canceled the procedure, because it was "part of a course of treatment for gender dysphoria."
Texas Man Shoots Transgender Woman, Yells Slurs at Her
The incident comes amid what campaigners describe as a "culture of violence" against transgender people in the U.S..
HUD Secretary Ben Carson Defends Anti-Trans Comments
Carson reportedly sent an agency-wide e-mail attempting to preempt the outrage brewing over his remarks.
Transgender Barista Fired For Harassing Anti-LGBT Lobbyist
According to Marilyn Synek of the Nebraska Family Alliance, the employee shouted, "You are f****** bigoted trash, and we do not want you in our restaurant."
Transgender Conversion Therapy Linked to Suicide Attempts, Study Finds
"It is clear conversion therapy targeting people who are LGBT is rooted solely in discrimination and hate without any scientific evidence," one expert told Newsweek.
Anti-Transgender Activists Are Suiting Up for Their Supposed Battle Royal
Supporters of the funeral home that fired Aimee Stephens are taking the Supreme Court case a step further—by trying to prove that we do not, or should not, exist at all.
Trans Woman Suing Circle K, Claiming She Was Called 'Man in a Dress'
Judi Brown is suing a Circle K convenience store in Bolingbrook, Illinois, claiming she was subjected to slurs and invasive questions about her anatomy.
Man Bullied for His Relationship with a Trans Woman Dies By Suicide
Maurice "Reese Him Daddie" Willoughby was the subject of a viral video when he defended his relationship after being bullied for dating a trans woman.
Cory Booker Discusses Transgender Family Member at Candidate Forum
In a sit-down with the National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund, Booker said he hoped soon his brother's child "and other great trans leaders in the youth community" had a voice in the White House.
Mother of Trans Woman Who Died at Rikers Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
Layleen is believed to be the tenth black trans woman to die from instances of alleged violence or neglect in 2019 alone.
Christian College Suspends Transgender Student After Top Surgery
Welch College "believes that attempting to alter one's bodily identity constitutes a rejection of God's design for humanity," said university president Matt Pinson.