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Transgender rights are under attack not just in the U.S., but around the world: study

While recognition of gender identity has increased significantly in the past two decades, so has the criminalization of transgender people, a new study shows.

Arizona Activist Found Guilty of 'Walking While Trans'

Arizona transgender student and sex worker advocate Monica Jones was found guilty last week of 'manifesting prostitution,' a broadly defined offense that activists say profiles transgender and low-income people of color.

WATCH: Ariz. Activist Convicted of 'Walking While Trans' Will Appeal

After being found guilty of 'manifesting prostitution,' advocate Monica Jones is pushing back against the law that she contends is unconstitutionally vague and targets trans women of color.

Fighting Back in Brazil

Violence mars Brazil's ascendance, but activists and the government take action.

House Leaders May Strip Gender Identity From ENDA

Immediately following the historic Senate vote to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the federal hate-crimes law, controversy erupted over the Employment Non-Discrimination Act now under consideration in the House of Representatives. The Democratic House leadership is considering stripping protections for transgender people from ENDA after a preliminary vote count found the measure would not pass if it had trans-inclusive language.

Republican Governor Signs Transgender Rights Bill

Gov. Charlie Baker signed the bill into law today, assuring that residents can use the public facilities aligned with their gender identity.

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Phoenix Drops 'Walking While Trans' Charges for Monica Jones

While Monica Jones and her supporters are celebrating the end of her legal battle, they say the decision has allowed Phoenix to avoid a constitutional challenge to its vague 'manifesting prostitution' laws.

HUD Affirms LGBTQ-Inclusive Policy, Withdraws Anti-Trans Proposal

The Biden administration continues to reverse the former president's hostile policies.

Trevor Project and Puma Team Up to Provide Free LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Training in Sports

The self-paced online training is designed for coaches, athletic directors, and other adults who work in youth sports.

Three Who Were in Matt Walsh's Anti-Trans Film Say They Were Deceived

Walsh's team was not honest about the intentions behind What Is a Woman?, according to two doctors and a trans activist.

Coalition Still Short in Bid to Repeal Calif. Trans Student Law

By the latest count, opponents of California's Student Success and Opportunity Act don't appear to have obtained enough valid signatures to qualify a measure to repeal the law for the November 2014 ballot.

Idaho Law Banning Trans Female Athletes Blocked by Judge

"The Constitution must always prevail," writes Chief U.S. District Court Judge David C. Nye.

Transgender Man Shot to Death While Driving Taxi in Oklahoma

Dustin Parker, 25, was killed early New Year's Day, making him the first trans homicide victim of 2020.

Federal Judge Denies Trans Student Access to Male Restroom

The battle for trans-inclusive K-12 education heats up after a federal judge denies a high school student's request to use the boys' restroom.

Federal Judge Refuses to Block Illinois School's Trans-Inclusive Policy

No harm has come to anyone by allowing trans students access to facilities appropriate for their gender identity, the judge rules.

Montana Blocks Trans People From Changing Gender on Birth Certificates

The rule comes as LGBTQ+ rights groups sue Montana over another anti-trans rule made earlier this year. 

Op-ed: Science Holds the Key to Transgender Equality

The researchers behind a groundbreaking new study on trans youth says data can help dismantle societal discrimination.

Don't Get Discouraged — All the Hate Means We're Winning

The Southern freak-out over LGBT rights is reminiscent of past reactions to equality gains.

Black Trans Women Shot to Death in Georgia, Mississippi

Bianca "Muffin" Bankz of Atlanta was a formerly homeless woman rebuilding her life, and Dominique Jackson of Jackson, Miss., was a community leader. Both were just 30.

White House Signals Coming Repeal of Trans Student Guidelines

Sean Spicer promises "further guidance" -- and you can bet it won't be a good thing.

Right-Wingers Panic Over Equality Act: 'Bill Threatens Women, Religion'

The far right is trotting out scare tactics about transgender people and "anti-Christian bias."