John Thune, South Dakota Republican senator with a poor LGBTQ+ rights record, elected as majority leader
Republican U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, elected Senate majority leader Wednesday, brings a poor record on LGBTQ+ rights to his new post.
Oklahoma school district where trans teen Nex Benedict died violated Title IX, Department of Education finds
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Wednesday that it found that Owasso Public Schools in Oklahoma, where transgender teen Nex Benedict tragically died by suicide earlier this year, violated Title IX by failing to address pervasive harassment and creating a hostile school environment. Following complaints and an Office for Civil Rights investigation, the district …
BREAKING: Donald Trump stuns Washington by nominating Matt Gaetz as U.S. attorney general
In a shocking announcement, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a far-right Florida lawmaker with little prosecutorial experience and a history of legal controversies, to serve as U.S. Attorney General. Gaetz, known for his fierce loyalty to Trump and outspoken ultraconservative views, is a polarizing choice, raising immediate concerns across Washington, D.C.
A nonbinary Census? American Community Survey tests questions on sexual orientation and gender identity
What percentage of Americans identify as LGBTQ+? Academic institutes and polling firms have produced a wide range of estimates, but the U.S. Census Bureau will soon try and get the most accurate count ever. It will also potentially track the size of the population over time.
After the 2024 election, we can be inspired by these historical LGBTQ+ movements against oppression
LGBTQ+ people, especially transgender people, are rightly traumatized by last week’s election results, as are many women, people of color, and anyone who cares about justice and equality. But it’s useful to remember that at other times we were faced with forces of oppression, we acted up and fought back.
Les Rouges Putes aux portes du Palais
Pour sa 20e édition, le festival Les Créatives déroule un programme pluridisciplinaire résolument féministe, avec un événement emblématique: la perf des Rouges Putes. Une de ses organisatrices nous en dit plus. L’article Les Rouges Putes aux portes du Palais est apparu en premier sur 360°.
Washington transgender high school student assaulted in possible hate crime that was caught on video
A transgender high school sophomore in Washington is recovering from concussion symptoms following an alleged transphobic attack by fellow students caught on video. The video has since gone viral, and the victim’s mother wants to know why police and school officials have not come down harder on her child’s alleged attackers. The school defended its …
Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide
In a year dominated by anti-transgender messaging from Republican campaigns and the reelection of former President Donald Trump, a record number of transgender candidates celebrated historic wins across the United States after Tuesday’s election. These victories, ranging from the first out transgender person elected to Congress to historic firsts in state and local governments, have …
Federal judge refuses to toss anti-transgender athlete lawsuit in Connecticut
A federal judge in Connecticut on Tuesday denied a defense request to toss a lawsuit brought by four female student-athletes challenging a state policy permitting transgender athletes to compete in school sports based on their gender identity.
This was always going to be a generational fight for transgender people
Last night was especially painful for transgender Americans—and few understand this as deeply as I do. As election results rolled in, I watched alongside my readers, many of whom are queer, trans, or have family members who are. It quickly became clear that we were facing the reality of another Trump presidency—not only that, but …