LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Utah legislature has now passed a bill that prohibits trans students from living in college dorms that match their gender identity. So, now it’s not just bathrooms, some people want to ban trans folks from entire buildings… Continue reading “Utah Lawmakers Approve Bill Prohibiting Trans College Students From Gender-Aligned Dorms”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A former New Jersey police officer has been awarded $750,000 in her lawsuit against her former boss, who she claimed sexually harassed her and discriminated against her for being a lesbian. Continue reading “Lesbian Cop Wins $750K Settlement In Sex Harassment Lawsuit + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: International pop star P!NK has been praised for a defiant moment of trans solidarity at a benefit concert in LA while making a subtle dig at Donald Trump. Continue reading “P!NK Stands Strong For Trans Community At FireAid + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting transgender students, their teachers, and their schools. The order also bans discussion of trans people in classroom instruction. Continue reading “Cher Tries To ‘Turn Back Time’ + Trump Targets Trans Kids + More News”
Donald Trump has issued an executive order that would restrict federal funding and support for gender-affirming care for transgender minors and some adults, which he described as harmful and irreversible. Continue reading “Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Gender-Affirming Care For Minors”
White House officials have announced Donald Trump will sign an executive order today reversing protections for transgender people declaring that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes, male and female. The executive order will also end DEI programs and require the federal government to use the term “sex” instead of “gender.” Continue reading “Day One: Trump To Roll Back Trans Protections With Executive Order”
Following a campaign cycle where Republicans, including felon-elect Donald Trump, leaned into negative messaging on transgender identity, GOP lawmakers in statehouses across the country are filing dozens of bills aimed at limiting the rights of trans people. Continue reading “GOP State Lawmakers Across U.S. Filing Dozens Of Anti-Trans Proposals”
Trans actress Laverne Cox stars with George Wallace in the new comedy series Clean Slate about a trans woman reuniting with her estranged father. Continue reading “What To Watch: Laverne Cox & George Wallace Star In ‘Clean Slate’”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • OUT Magazine: Check out all of the LGBTQ+ 2025 SAG Award nominees to root for including Jonathan Bailey (above) in WICKED. Continue reading “LGBTQ+ 2025 SAG Award Nominees + More News”
During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly claimed that teenagers were getting gender-affirming surgeries at school and there was a rapid increase in the number of teens receiving gender-affirming care. A new study shows that’s not the case at all. Continue reading “New Study: 0.1% Of Teens Getting Gender-Affirming Care”