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How bathroom bans on federal property would impact trans Americans

A proposed bill in Congress would ban trans people from bathrooms in museums, national parks and other federal property. How would it be enforced, and what are the consequences?

Which country is about to implement a nationwide transgender bathroom ban?

The U.K. is set to ban trans people from single-sex facilities — even some that match their biological sex.

Why transgender people are not feeling Gavin Newsom

Opinion: We have seen this song and dance before, writes Erin Reed.

Gays Should Have Their Own Bathrooms, Says Va. Democrat

Joe Preston, a Democratic candidate for state senate, has a handy solution to make all citizens 'comfortable' when answering the call of nature.

Adult trans bathroom ban heard in Montana — first anti-trans hearing of 2025

Montana looks to have become the very first state to hear an anti-trans bill in 2025 — a bathroom ban targeting adult transgender people in any publicly owned building.

Nancy Mace calls trans people a slur after sit-ins in Capitol bathrooms

The congresswoman appeared to be taken by surprise by the protest and was seen wandering the halls of the Senate, a different building than the protestors, holding a bullhorn.

The anti-trans legislation risk map: A state by state breakdown

So far in 2024, there are already 400+ bills targeting transgender people. This map assesses the risk of the worst laws passing.

Dallas Just Did What Houston Wouldn't: Protect Trans Folks

The Dallas city council just voted unanimously to do what Houston voters refused to: bolster nondiscrimination protections for transgender people.

120 anti-trans bills have already been filed across the United States before 2025 has even started

The number surpasses the number of bills filed in advance of 2024, a historically hostile year towards trans individuals.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Signs Trans Bathroom Ban Bill Into Law

The Republican governor of Arkansas says it’s to protect children from the “left’s woke agenda.”

Oklahoma Governor Signs Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' Into Law

The restrictive measure is one of several pieces of far-right legislation Oklahoma has passed, including one of the nation's most draconian abortion laws.

Kansas School District OK's Anti-Trans Restroom, Sports Policy

The Gardner Edgerton School District  has barred transgender students from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity and using their preferred restrooms.

Fox's Megyn Kelly Challenges Texas Lt. Gov. Over Transphobic Statements

The Fox News host took the Lt. Gov. to task over disparaging comments he made about the Obama administration's new guidelines that assure transgender students are protected under Title IX.

Donald Trump promises transphobic policies that will target youth and service members on 'day one'

The incoming president said executive orders will recognize only two genders, bar gender-affirming care for minors, and even prohibit transgender people from public schools.

Republicans file 32 anti-trans bills on first day in Texas

On the first day of the Texas bill prefiling period, Republicans introduced 32 bills targeting the transgender community.

University of Cincinnati removes 'biological' bathroom signs, wasting $16K

Maintenance staff had to put up then take down 117 signs across campus, bringing the total cost of labor and materials to $16,000.

Op-ed: Bathrooms Are Next LGBT Rights Battleground

With marriage equality resolution approaching, let's turn our eyes to how public attitudes fueling antitrans 'bathroom bills' have serious implications for all LGBT people.

Right-Wingers Sing 'Sin Is Not a Civil Right' in Anti-Target Ad

A new video protesting Target has a message for the LGBT community: "Calling evil good will never make it right." 

Sarah Palin Blasts ESPN for Firing Transphobic Analyst

The former vice-presidential candidate calls out ESPN for firing Curt Schilling after he posted an anti-trans meme on Facebook.

Two Americas for queer people: HRC report finds stark differences in LGBTQ+ rights at the state level

It was the worst year ever for anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation, but there were some significant victories.