In a major setback for transgender rights, high court justices upheld a law banning gender-affirming care for minors, continuing a pattern of supporting Trump administration policies.| San Francisco Chronicle
Unfortunately, due to federal regulations, we cannot provide services for anyone with Medicare insurance (usually people 65 years or older or with permanent| QueerDoc • Transgender and Gender Diverse Online Healthcare
What Is Colovaginoplasty? Colovaginoplasty, also known as pedicled rectosigmoidal flap vaginoplasty, is a type of gender-affirming surgery for transgender women. It involves using a segment of the large intestine to create a fully functioning neovagina. This surgical technique is particularly valuable for transgender women who may not be suitable candidates for traditional penile inversion vaginoplasty, […] The post Colovaginoplasty: A Comprehensive Guide for Transgender Women appeared fi...| GenderGP
“Pronouncing a sentence about a person, wrapping them up in your narrative, can be a very gracious action, or a cruel one, or probably most often both.” The post “Conjuring and Reality”: An Interview with Jeanne Thornton appeared first on Public Books.| Public Books
People with an X marker on their passports may “face entry restrictions” in the US, the Canadian government warned.| Articles – Truthout
The UK Government and UK research councils have contributed £10 million pounds to a series of research studies on service users of the newly established Children and Young People’s Gender Services.…| Growing Up Transgender
Note: The comments made by school board members in this piece reflect only their personal opinions and views, and are not necessarily reflective of their respective school boards / districts. Education is seemingly one of the most non-controversial topics. Who among us doesn’t want kids to learn and grow in a safe and welcoming environment? [...] The post Lessons Learned: On Organizing for Inclusive and Welcoming School Systems first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, more than 225 filmmakers, artists, and industry professionals gathered at Malaparte on the rooftop of the TIFF Lightbox for the annual Inside Out x TIFF Queer Brunch. The event, launched in 2018, has become a fixture of the festival’s opening weekend, offering a space for 2SLGBTQ+ creatives to eat, meet [...] The post Inside Out Queer Brunch Lights Up Lightbox Rooftop to Kick off the 50th Toronto International Film Festival first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Written by Cora Cartagena Each September, as we celebrate Latine Heritage Month, I am reminded that our stories, our culture, and our resilience are central to the fight to end the HIV epidemic. As a first-generation Peruvian immigrant and a Program Manager at NMAC, I have seen firsthand that HIV advocacy is not just about [...] The post Investing in Latina Women Is the Future of Ending the HIV Epidemic first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Brooklyn, NY – On Thursday, September 11th, nearly 1000 expertly-clad fashion aficionados gathered at the Brooklyn Museum to attend the DapperQ 10th Annual Queer New York Fashion Week Show, an LGBTQ staple of the iconic sartorial event. While mis- and disinformation about the LGBTQ community continues to proliferate, this celebratory event offered a look back [...] The post Over 1000 Attendees at Annual LGBTQ Fashion Show During New York Fashion Week first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
‘Don’t struggle alone in despair. Let's strive together. Come fill your cup with hope and community.’| The Buckeye Flame
During my 40 years as a Catholic school educator, with 34 of those as a Catholic school principal, I witnessed a lot of disheartening change. One change was the growing number of adults in Catholic school communities who were lukewarm or ignorant in their Faith. The most alarming change, however, is how many of the […]| Catholic Stand
Trans kids: these attorneys general are fighting for you.| Gaudete Theology
Last week Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee introduced the Chloe Cole Act (Chloe is pictured above), which would ban the chemical and surgical mutilation of children and provide those who have already been physically damaged a legal recourse to help restore their bodies, or to “detransition.” From a press release issued by Blackburn: The legislation […]| National Legal And Policy Center
Discover how estrogen and testosterone affect recovery time for transgender people. Learn hormone-aware strategies to reduce soreness and improve healing.| TransVitae
Veejay Floresca wins Project Runway Season 21, becoming the first transgender champion and a beacon of resilience and representation in fashion.| TransVitae
Discover the life and legacy of Lynn Conway, a transgender pioneer whose innovations in computing and advocacy reshaped both technology and trans history.| TransVitae
Texas Tech bans classroom teaching on transgender and nonbinary identities at five universities, sparking backlash over censorship and academic freedom.| TransVitae
Children repeating anti-trans rhetoric echo adult coaching, not their own beliefs. Learn how fear is taught, its harm to trans youth, and how to stop it.| TransVitae
Mark Duplass and the Transgender Film Center launch a $25,000 grant to support trans filmmakers with funding, mentorship, and festival opportunities.| TransVitae
Cebu Pacific wins ESG awards for sustainability and diversity, expanding protections for LGBTQIA+ staff and continuing its legacy of trans inclusion.| TransVitae
Friendship is not about categories. Trans women thrive with cis, trans, and male friends alike; genuine bonds grow from kindness and care.| TransVitae
Trump is blaming transgender rights for a looming government shutdown, linking budget talks to bans on trans healthcare and civil protections.| TransVitae
Vietnam makes history by naming Huong Giang the first transgender woman to represent an Asian country at Miss Universe 2025.| www.transvitae.com
In states where gender-affirming care remains legal, some hospitals have nonetheless stopped providing it. What gives?| The New Republic
I recently hired a transgender employee. Some employees have told me that using pronouns which don’t align with someone’s biological sex goes against their religious... The post Best Ways to Handle Coworker Concerns about Transgender Employee first appeared on HRWatchdog.| HRWatchdog
The 26-year-old Chicagoan is betting that empathy and righteous anger can remake Democratic politics.| The 19th
I’m Gen Z, part Chinese, and transmasculine: of course I'm talking about . That was my favorite movie growing up, and still is my favorite Disney movie. I’ve...| Enbies are from Earth
The mother of Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes has left no doubt where she stands on the issue of trans inclusion in women's sports.| Breitbart
"This is what it feels like not to hide. I don’t have to hide… From the day I made that decision, I was never afraid again.”| New Ways Ministry
The post Where does Antifa’s money come? Andy Ngo sits with Trammell to discuss… appeared first on Center for American Liberty.| Center for American Liberty
If you’ve ever typed “Where is it safe for a trans person to live?” into Google and felt unsatisfied with the search results – this is for you. Because places that are marked gay-friendly aren't always trans friendly. And big blue cities in red states still mean passing through red state roads and airports. While no one has all the answers, and nobody can tell you where you'll be safe no matter one (because no one is a mind reader), there are places that are better than others. This p...| QUEER ADVENTURERS
Am 10. September 2025 wurde Charlie Kirk, einer der bekanntesten konservativen Aktivisten der Vereinigten Staaten, während einer Veranstaltung an der Utah Valley University,... The post Konservativer US-Aktivist Charlie Kirk ermordet first appeared on TFP Deutschland.| TFP Deutschland
Let’s put a name and a face to Canadian decline: Daniel “Dani” Senecal. Face freshly shaved, hair grown out, pride flag and “she/her” slapped on his Facebook bio, Senecal is—by every practical meas…| Skating Under The Ice
Complete laparoscopic hysterectomy guide for transgender patients. Gender-affirming surgery benefits, recovery, costs & expert care| GenderGP
I was standing behind her in the autographs line at a comedy show for a lesbian comedian. She was asking the opener “do you tour outside of [city]” and he was like “lol, say that again, slowly.” I was laughing, and maybe it was a little mean (but tour literally means more than one city?) and she turned around and was like “girl shut up.”| Enbies are from Earth
James Barry (1789 - 1865) and Alan L. Hart (1890 - 1962) were both doctors who were born female and chose to live as men for most of their lives. I feel no qualms about claiming they were both trans men, though they didn’t have those exact words. Hart was born a hundred years after Barry, and I was born a hundred years after Hart. It’s interesting to compare our experiences (would be more interesting if I was also a doctor, but alas).| Enbies are from Earth
(Originally posted 1/8/25) Social media accounts with a history of anti-transgender rhetoric frequently and falsely accuse transgender people of crimes, particularly during mass shooting events, before facts are known. There is no evidence of escalating violence committed by LGBTQ people. Extremism and domestic terrorism experts tell PolitiFact that there are no widespread threats of growing [...] The post Fact Sheet: Debunking “Trans Terrorism” and Other False Claims in High-Profile Cr...| GLAAD
The Okra’s Project’s new initiative offers three months of free therapy to support Black transgender individuals nationwide The Okra Project, a nonprofit dedicated to nourishing and sustaining Black transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive communities, is deepening its impact. In partnership with BetterHelp, the organization will now provide up to three months of free or low-cost therapy [...] The post The Okra Project Expands Nationwide with BetterHelp to Deliver Free Mental Health C...| GLAAD
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, held on Sunday, September 7 at UBS Arena in New York, delivered a night full of unforgettable moments that highlighted LGBTQ artistry, community, and joy. Queer stars lit up the red carpet, where GLAADs Yolanda Lenge caught up with talent including Rebecca Black, Gigi Perez, T.S. Madison and Frankie [...] The post Queer Joy Shined at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
GLAAD announced inaugural partnership with the Trans Film Mentorship (TFM) in tandem with the group’s Trans Filmmaker Summit (TFS), which returns for its fourth consecutive year at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Founded by Luis De Filippis and Gabrielle Zilkha, TFM's mission is to increase the presence of trans and nonbinary professionals, filmmakers, creatives| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
Valerie Kloosterman says she was fired as a physician assistant, after requesting a religious exemption from providing certain types of care to transgender patients.| Michigan Public
Trans pride flag creator Monica Helms plans to leave the U.S., citing rising anti-trans laws and safety concerns facing the community.| www.transvitae.com
While nearly anyone who has heard of anything regarding transgender issues has heard of the more “traditional” GRS for AMAB people (used to construct a neovagina and labia from existing penile/scrotal tissues), this procedure does not cover the bases for every AMAB person. In particular, a growing number of non-binary-identified people — in particular, ones with a neutrois identity — are much more interested in simply eschewing their external genitalia entirely.| busybee: General Articles
Sue Bohlin provides a compassionate, biblically based look at what is happening as LGBT ideology has taken root in the culture. What Does God Think About LGBT? This article is about grace and truth in the context of LGBT, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or transgender. What does God think about people for whom this is their primary […]| Probe Ministries
Today, along with over 80 partner organisations, we are writing to MPs across the UK calling for robust Parliamentary scrutiny of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) forthcoming Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations. Joint letter from trans+/LGBTQ+ orgs If Bridget Phillipson, Minister for Women and Equalities, does not make provision| tacc.org.uk -
Apparently, a YouTube video, a manifesto, stickers containing slogans, and multiple drawings are not enough for authorities and "journalists" to understand the shooter's motives. That's because the answer goes against the narrative of their elite overlords. Here's an unfiltered look at the material left by the shooter. The post The Media and Authorities Are Lying: The Motives of the Minneapolis Shooter Were Crystal Clear first appeared on The Vigilant Citizen.| The Vigilant Citizen
Learn what AMAB means, its role in gender identity, and how it connects to transgender experiences with expert guidance from GenderGP.| GenderGP
Find solace in a weekend getaway to Hudson, NY, at the enchanting Hudson Navigator. Let the maritime charm and cozy comforts wash away your worries and guide you back to peace.| Outtraveler.com
Board members were dodgy when asked about their expertise on trans medical issues.| Advocate.com
Sam Nicoresti’s Baby Doomer earned her the Edinburgh Fringe’s Best Comedy Show, making her the first trans winner in the festival’s history.| www.transvitae.com
From dreaming of competing in pageants to finally embracing her true self as Jasmine Gabrielle Basanes, this inspiring journey of self-discovery and acceptance will move you.| Advocate.com
Health insurance for gender affirming care can be overwhelmingly complex in the USA. Getting an answer to "What does my plan cover?" can take hours. Federal| QueerDoc • Transgender and Gender Diverse Online Healthcare
U.S. v. Skrmetti is the lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s gender affirming youth care ban. It was argued in front of the Supreme Court in December, 2024, and we expect a ruling sometime in June, 2025. Soon. This could have a huge impact on youth care in the United States. The Supreme Court’s yearly calendar ends at […]| QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office
Comprehensive guide to MTF vaginoplasty surgery for transgender women. Learn about techniques, recovery, costs, and outcomes from specialists| GenderGP
It might have worked had someone quipped, ‘He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!’ Alas they didn’t| Debbie Hayton
The world of their future will have its challenges, but genocidal mobs trying to eradicate trans people from the UK are hardly likely to feature| Debbie Hayton
We would not be human if we did not feel differently in the company of women than we do in the company of men. Or more precisely, people whom we perceive to be women and men.| Debbie Hayton
Discover how telehealth is transforming access to gender-affirming testosterone injections, empowering transgender youth with safe guidance.| GenderGP
Find solace in a weekend getaway to Hudson, NY, at the enchanting Hudson Navigator. Let the maritime charm and cozy comforts wash away your worries and guide you back to peace.| Outtraveler.com
Groundbreaking research shows gender-affirming care reduces suicide risk and boosts mental health for trans youth, countering harmful political attacks.| www.transvitae.com
Every year, the U.S. Supreme Court receives an estimated 8,000 requests — petitions, or “writs of certiorari” — to take up cases related to a number of constitutional questions affecting Americans and our lives. It only grants a small percentage of those and denies review to the overwhelming majority of cases, allowing lower court decisions [...] The post What’s At Stake at the Supreme Court in 2025-2026: Fast Facts first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Complete guide to orchiectomy surgery for transgender individuals. Learn about procedures, benefits, recovery, and eligibility criteria| GenderGP
Our FOI reveals a year of correspondence showing how ministers and senior officials at the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) met repeatedly with the anti-rights group Sex Matters while shaping the government’s new digital identities framework, the system…| Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective
How a single unconfirmed complaint became a media weapon, and why trans allies need to hold the line, not fuel the fire. Scrolling through socials this week feels like watching a fire stoked from both ends, and in the middle is Marks & Spencer. Post after post calling out Marks & Spencer, condemning them for […]| Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective
The Air Force just canceled early retirement for trans troops, stripping them of pay and dignity. Another brutal blow under Trump’s military ban.| www.transvitae.com
Learning from a Failed Dialogue on Trans Childhoods in Colombia| Ideas and Insights from the JSK Journalism Fellows at Stanford - Medium
I attended my first London Trans+ Pride with a friend, experiencing an accessible event that drew over 100,000 people. Highlights included an Accessible Bloc, interpreter support, and designated quiet spaces. The march emphasized solidarity, joy, and inclusivity, ensuring everyone could participate fully. I look forward to returning next year.| Autistic and Living the Dream
From childhood Barbie dolls to iconic celebrity shoots, trans hairstylist Mariah Molina empowers individuals and reshapes the beauty industry with inclusivity and understanding.| Out Magazine
Learn what AFAB means, its significance in gender identity discussions, and how it differs from AMAB. Comprehensive guide to assigned female,| GenderGP
Learn what it means to be transgender in this clear, compassionate guide. Perfect for allies, families, and anyone questioning their gender. Includes definitions, myths, transition info, and how to support trans people.| GenderGP
On August 8, GLAAD, the world’s leading LGBTQ media advocacy organization, amplified the voices of several transgender service members in response to news that the U.S. Air Force issued a memo denying early retirement to all transgender service members with between 15 and 18 years of military service. These trans service members are being given [...] The post Transgender Service Members Respond: U.S. Air Force Denies Retirement Benefits to Trans Troops first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend. 1) Dramedy My Mother’s Wedding is out in theaters today! The film follows three daughters who return home for their mother’s third wedding. One of the daughters, Katherine| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
From childhood Barbie dolls to iconic celebrity shoots, trans hairstylist Mariah Molina empowers individuals and reshapes the beauty industry with inclusivity and understanding.| Out Magazine
Few trans people receive gender-affirming housing and care in the federal prison system. This executive order would make it even harder.| The Marshall Project
Discover the meaning of gender euphoria and how moments of affirmation can bring joy. Learn what gender euphoria looks like, why it matters, and take the Gender Euphoria Scale Test.| GenderGP
This Trans History Month, meet STAR—the zine that remembers Marsha, Sylvia, and the fierce, radical roots of trans resistance. No rainbow filters here.| www.transvitae.com
On this Jamaican Independence Day, a moment for celebration, reflection, and cultural pride, filmmaker and author Max-Arthur Mantle is boldly reclaiming the narrative around Jamaican queerness with his upcoming feature film, BATTY BWOY!. The film, currently in pre-production, is a groundbreaking cinematic project that centers the Black, queer Caribbean experience through the story of Mark [...] The post “BATTY BWOY!” is Bringing Queer Caribbean Stories to the Big Screen: A Defiant Love ...| GLAAD
Comprehensive metoidioplasty guide covering procedure types, recovery, costs, and results. Expert information on gender-affirming surgery,| GenderGP
Facial masculinisation surgery (FMS) can be a powerful step in gender affirmation for transgender men and non-binary individuals assigned female at birth| GenderGP
Complete guide to phalloplasty costs in UK & abroad. Compare prices, funding options, and expert advice from GenderGP.| GenderGP
Complete guide to bottom growth on testosterone for trans men. Learn timelines, what to expect, care tips & FAQs. Expert advice from GenderGP| GenderGP
NBC’s American Ninja Warrior has long celebrated resilience, strength, and heart and this season, two trailblazing athletes are making sure that trans visibility is part of that legacy. Clayton and Jenson, the first out trans men to be featured on the hit competition series, are using their platform to redefine what it means to compete, [...] The post Meet the Trans Athletes Competing on This Season of “American Ninja Warrior” first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
In the current cultural and political landscape, LGBTQ people — and especially transgender and nonbinary people — face an onslaught of attacks, including extraordinary levels of inflammatory, false, dehumanizing rhetoric. Anti-LGBTQ media figures, political leaders, and others are enlisting classic fear-mongering tactics: propagating malicious harmful lies and bigotry to target a historically marginalized group of [...] The post Fact Check Overview: Falsehoods and Misleading Tropes About ...| GLAAD
Blackshear, GA, native LaVonnia Moore found her purpose working in the Okefenokee and Three Rivers Regional Library Systems (TRRLS), quickly advancing from 10 hours a week as a part-time employee in 2010 to running her own branch as the Pierce County Library manager until she was unexpectedly ousted from her position on June 18, following [...] The post Georgia Community Rallies to Reinstate Celebrated Librarian Fired Over Inclusive Book Display first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
On July 9, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a workshop with the inaccurate and inflammatory title: “The Dangers of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Minors.” The title, event, and invited speakers ignore the consensus of every major medical association and leading world health authority, which all support health care for transgender adults and youth. Intentional [...] The post Fact Sheet: Speakers Invited by Trump Administration Spread Disinformation at National Hearing On Medi...| GLAAD
The podcast Tested was released last year by NPR’s Embedded banner, an audio platform for untold audio documentaries told through a deeply reported narrative lens, along with CBC in Canada. Written, reported, and hosted by journalist Rose Eveleth, Tested dives into the 100-year history of sex testing in elite sports that led to the identical conversations we [...] The post ‘Tested’ Podcast Host Rose Eveleth Talks Controversial History of Mandatory Sex Testing in Olympics first appeare...| GLAAD
As voters in New Jersey prepare to elect their next governor on November 4, 2025, the two major party candidates, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli, will face off for the open seat. About 343,000 LGBTQ people live in New Jersey, which is the first state in the nation to require LGBTQ-inclusive teachings in [...] The post Election 2025: NJ Gubernatorial Candidates on the Record on LGBTQ Issues first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
By Brandon Nicholas For a sunny* second year in a row, I was in Miami Beach for the American Black Film Festival. Last year, I wrote about my experience at the ABFF as a GLAAD Ambassador, and in the article, I said that I “look forward to attending ABFF in the future as a presenter.” [...] The post OP-ED: Reel Radiant Queerness at ABFF first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
By Quintay Knight, Communities of Color & Media Consultant On June 19th 2025 THERA Thursdays hosted a webinar entitled “They Ain’t Coming To Save US” featuring guest presenter Ian L. Haddock– speaker, writer, author, advocate and the host Mable Taplin – global patient advocate, strategic leader, author and keynote speaker. The webinar explores discussions emphasizing [...] The post They Ain’t Coming To Save Us first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Enigma is the latest documentary from prolific trans documentarian, Zackary Drucker (The Lady in the Dale, The Stroll) now streaming on HBO Max. It follows the lives of Amanda Lear and April Ashley, two women who got their start at Le Carrousel, a trans and drag cabaret in Paris during the 1950s and 1960s, The [...] The post Zackary Drucker, Director of the HBO Documentary “Enigma,” Talks Trans Futures, Disclosure, and the Lessons We Can All Learn From Trailblazers April Ashley and Amand...| GLAAD
After the shocking season two finale of The Last of Us where the fate of Ellie has been left up in the air, star of the critically acclaimed and GLAAD Media Award-winning HBO series Bella Ramsey is the cover model of the Pride Month issue of Them. Ramsey had an in-depth conversation with Them writer Peyton Dix about many| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
Facing legislation targeting their identities, a counselor, a daycare worker, a student and a professor talk about life in the state| Mountain State Spotlight
Trans History Month 2025 honors our legacy and lights the way forward. From protest to policy, here’s why August is a month that matters.| www.transvitae.com
Two Navajo men received decades-long sentences for the 2021 hate-motivated murder of a transgender woman on tribal land in Arizona.| www.transvitae.com
LinkedIn removed misgendering and deadnaming language from its policies. Trans users say the change erases critical protections from hate enforcement.| www.transvitae.com
We no longer recognise the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) as either independent or credible in its statutory role. The UK Government’s decision to proceed with the appointment of Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson as Chair of the EHRC despite formal objections from both the Joint Committee on Human Rights and Women and Equalities Committee marks […]| Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective
It’s difficult to watch so many clinics overcomplying with the Trump Administration’s Executive Order targeting trans youth healthcare by shuttering their services for young transgender patients. As of this week, multiple clinics in Arizona, Illinois, […]| Campaign for Southern Equality
Austin police are investigating a transphobic assault at Barton Springs that left two injured. The community has responded with support and outrage.| www.transvitae.com
A federal court ruled Harvard is not liable under Title IX for hosting a meet with Lia Thomas. Legal focus now shifts to Penn and the NCAA.| www.transvitae.com