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Man Harasses 9-Year-Old at Field Day Event, Falsely Insists She’s Transgender

He expected to receive certification that the elementary school girl was assigned female at birth.

Taiwan Removes Surgical Barriers to Trans Citizens' Legal Recognition

With Taiwan's celebrated decision, the number of countries worldwide that require proof-of-surgery to change legal gender now drops to 28.

Las Vegas School Cop Sues for Anti-Trans Discrimination

Bradley Roberts was harassed and barred from using the men's bathroom at work unless he provided 'proof' that he'd had gender-affirming surgery, his lawsuit claims. 

First Trans Member of DNC Barbra 'Babs' Siperstein Dies at 76

Just two days before her passing, the Babs Siperstein Law, allowing trans people to change gender identity without proof of surgery, went into effect in New Jersey.

Pa. School Won't Let Trans Teen Run for Homecoming King

Members of the Richland School District board did not grant Kasey Caron's request to be listed on the male ballot for homecoming king at his high school, despite Caron's proof of legal gender change.

Israel, Canada Relax Barriers for Trans Citizens' Legal Recognition

Officials from both Israel and Manitoba explained their new ID policy changes as a way to keep up with modern times.

Idaho Revises Requirements for Gender Markers on Driver's Licenses

The revision makes it easier for transgender people to receive licenses that list their accurate gender.

Florida criminalizes changing gender on driver’s licenses in latest attack on LGBTQ+ rights

A letter from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles cites the state's statute prohibiting fake IDs, which makes use of a fictitious ID a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years of prison or probation and a $5,000 fine, to bar the changes.

Argentina Passes Comprehensive Transgender Rights Law

The law passed 55-0 in the Senate, and the president is expected to sign it.

Trans Athletes Can Self-Identify in Community Sports in New Zealand

The new policy doesn't force transgender athletes to explain their gender identity to play on sports teams that better fit their identity.

State Department Revoking Trans Women's Passports

The Trump administration is launching another attack on transgender Americans.

Social Security Makes It Easier for Trans Folks

It will be easier for transgender people to obtain Social Security cards that reflect their accurate gender, while Australia formally embraced a third gender.

Connecticut Makes Changing Birth Certificates Easier for Trans Folks

Connecticut becomes the eighth U.S. state to make it easier for transgender citizens to obtain documents that reflect their authentic gender.

WATCH: Catholic School Won't Let Trans Grad Wear Men's Garb

Teachers, friends and family recognize Damian Garcia as male. But St. Pius Catholic High School in Albuquerque contends that the transgender teen must wear the graduation garb designated for female students.

WATCH: Australia Voids Trans Man's Marriage; He Fights Back

Paige Phoenix wants Victoria's government to know it violated his human rights by requiring surgery to legally recognize his gender -- and he's ready to take his complaint straight to the United Nations.

NY Mayor's Order Assures Restroom Access in City Buildings

Mayor Bill de Blasio's order assures that transgender and gender-nonconforming people will be able to use the facilities matching their gender identity.

Trans Activist's Death Inspires Bill's Passage in Calif. Assembly

The bill, which would ensure that a transgender person's accurate gender is listed on their death certificate, now heads to the State Senate.