Trans National Guard employee in Illinois sues Trump over restroom ban
LeAnne Withrow, a civilian employee of the Illinois National Guard, says she believes it's never the wrong time to do the right thing.
December 2, 2025
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Transgender Day of Remembrance: What it is and how to observe it
Transgender Day of Remembrance honors those we've lost while celebrating what they've accomplished.
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This Texas drag queen has an important reminder as state's drag ban goes back into effect
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Trump admin asks Supreme Court to restore anti-trans passport policy
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Wall Street Journal quietly walks back false claim Charlie Kirk shooter had pro-trans messages on his bullets
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Brown University is ‘functionally inaccessible’ to transgender students after Trump settlement
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New Hampshire Republican governor signs gender-affirming care ban into law
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It's a terrible ruling but could be worse. And it's not the end.
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Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for trans kids sparks nationwide outrage
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Lesbian Rep. Becca Balint & ally Sen. Jeff Merkley file bill to nullify Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders
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Federal prison inmates can get gender-affirming care as court blocks Trump order
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Florida attorney general threatens gym for allowing 'men posing as women' in females' locker rooms
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Massive quilt celebrating transgender Americans to be unveiled on the National Mall — in photos
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