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California lawmakers reject bills to ban trans athletes' participation in girls sports
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Battle over trans athletes' participation in girls' sports goes to California Capitol
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Transgender patients and their health providers fear worsening discrimination
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Trans voters left frustrated by an election that made them the central talking point
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Trans candidates are running on a slew of issues besides anti-LGBTQ bills
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She dreamed of a career in politics at 11. Now she's poised to make history in Congress.
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Boston declared sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ community
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Utah is the first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools
Utah’s flag law goes further than one signed last week in Idaho that only applies to schools.
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Trump admin investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents
The Department of Education launched the investigation on Friday, the day after it began a similar investigation into the California Department of Education.
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Another federal judge blocks Trump policy banning transgender troops in the military
The judge said the administration offered no reason as to why trans troops, who have been able to serve openly for years with no evidence of problems, should suddenly be banned.
Trump targets 'improper ideology' at Smithsonian museums in new executive order
The order states that Vice President JD Vance will be in charge of efforts to prohibit federal funding for Smithsonian programs that are not in line with the administration's goals.
Education Dept. opens investigation into California schools' gender identity law
The new legislation bars school personnel from disclosing a child’s sexual orientation, which the department says violates federal law.
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Maine officials won’t comply with the Trump administration's trans athlete ban
The administration said earlier this month that the Maine Department of Education, Maine Principals’ Association and a high school are each in violation of Title IX because of the participation of trans athletes.
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Transgender bathroom restrictions take effect as Montana governor signs law
The law requires public buildings including the state Capitol, schools, jails, prisons, libraries and state-funded shelters to provide separate spaces for men and women.
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Portland schools face civil rights probe over transgender athlete
If found to have violated Title IX, a school can face penalties, including loss of federal funding.
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World Athletics to require chromosome testing of women’s track and field athletes
The sport's governing body made the decision to maintain “the integrity of competition," World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said.
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These trans wrestlers put their own spin on masculinity
Classic American wrestling, staged psychodramas, drag performances, dude-bro personas and picnic baskets were all part of L.A.’s second annual T Boy Wrestling competition.
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How a shelter hit by Trump's aid cuts protects LGBTQ migrants in Mexico
Casa Frida, which aids LGBTQ migrants fleeing identity-based violence, lost 60% of its funds after Trump ordered the suspension of foreign assistance programs.
