ACLU Calling for Investigation of Trans Teen's Suicide in Maine Jail

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ACLU Calling for Investigation of Trans Teen's Suicide in Maine Jail
State officials have confirmed the death of a transgender teenage inmate who was on suicide watch.
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          Nov 15, 2016
          
        
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ACLU Calling for Investigation of Trans Teen's Suicide in Maine Jail

State officials have confirmed the death of a transgender teenage inmate who was on suicide watch.

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A law that turns a basic human necessity into a crime reveals calculated cruelty aimed at harming and humiliating the trans community, writes John Casey.

After the former DHS secretary’s husband, Bryon Noem, was accused of having a secret cross-dressing fetish, she no longer wants to be the center of attention, writes Josh Ackley.

The high court has opened the door for dangerous harm to kids, writes Josh Ackley.

The Rutherford County Library board terminated Luanne James after she said she would not comply with censorship directives.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to betold.

More For You

Most Popular

For nearly a year, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram has been dragging its feet on removing an anti-trans term from its policies.

Opinion: Proximity to (and even building) misogynistic machinery will not protect you, writes contributor Josh Ackley.

Artist Cosimo Cavallaro explains why his latest work reimagines Christ through a trans lens at a moment of political urgency.

The actor, who rose to prominence through his projects with Helix Studios, was announced dead in a social media post over the weekend.

In this op-ed, Attie Lee reflects on growing up in Appalachia, unpacks myths about gender, and examines the science behind identity—showing why trans people cannot and will not be erased.

Republican lawmakers say it’s about health data. Critics say it’s about tracking trans people.