'Retaliation': Texas AG Paxton demands PFLAG provide names, addresses of trans members
A legal filing by PFLAG National revealed that Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas was seeking identification of transgender members.
February 29, 2024
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Brazil Elects First Two Transgender Members of Congress
In Sunday's election, the nation also sent anti-LGBTQ+ President Jair Bolsonaro to a runoff.
October 4, 2022
Pentagon Ends Trans Military Ban: "These Are the Kind of People We Want"
Starting today, transgender members of the U.S. military can serve openly.
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June 30, 2016
Two Transgender Members Quit HRC Business Council
Two transgender members of the Human Rights Campaign's business council quit Tuesday, saying the group's support of an employment nondiscrimination bill that excluded transgender workers put them ''in an untenable position.'' Jamison Green and Donna Rose's resignations are effective immediately, according to a joint letter. The Human Rights Campaign works for equal rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people.
November 29, 2007
Army memo sends mixed signals to transgender service members
“All servicemembers will be treated with dignity and respect at all times,” the memo denying transgender soldiers of their existence states.
February 12, 2025
Military Officially Moves to Bar Over 13,700 Transgender Members
A memo published today says troops who aren't willing to serve in their birth gender will be out in a month.
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March 12, 2019
Army Captain Calls for Respect for Fellow Transgender Service Members
U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Sims has a message for Trump.
August 3, 2017
European Parliament Member Comes Out as Transgender, Rape Survivor
There has been a largely supportive reaction to Nikki Sinclaire's revelations, despite a sensationalistic headline in one U.K. tabloid.
November 19, 2013
World’s First Out Transgender Member of Parliament Dies at 65
During Georgina Beyer's time in public office, she became well known for her LGBTQ+ advocacy and efforts to bring marriage equality to New Zealand.
March 6, 2023
Meet Real Housewives of Atlanta's Next Trans Cast Member
Popular socialite and trans woman Amiyah Scott is reportedly Atlanta's newest reality TV housewife.
August 18, 2015
Hegseth attacks transgender service members in speech: 'No more dudes in dresses. We're done with that s**t'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sparks outrage by denigrating transgender military members, saying the armed forces are "leaving wokeness behind."
May 7, 2025
Transgender Air Force members sue Trump administration over revoked retirements
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” Master Sergeant Logan Ireland told The Advocate. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice that I’ve given.”
November 10, 2025
Transgender service members relieved after judge blocks Trump's military ban
"We are going to continue to show up every single day, put on our uniforms, and do the absolute best that we can to lead troops, our country, and do our jobs,” Second Lt. Nicolas Talbott said.
March 19, 2025
Donald Trump signs new executive order affecting transgender military members
He signed the order Monday night on Air Force 1.
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January 27, 2025
History-making Sarah McBride sworn in as first out transgender member of Congress
The Delaware Democrat calls moment ‘awe-inspiring’ and vows to fight for all Americans.
January 3, 2025
Alpha Phi Alpha, a prominent Black fraternity, moves to bar transgender members
Delegates to the fraternity's constitutional convention adopted a proposal to limit membership to "naturally born" males.
July 17, 2024
‘State of Firsts’ captures the history of Sarah McBride’s rise as the first transgender member of Congress
The new documentary premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday.
June 6, 2025
Transgender service members warn SCOTUS of ‘Un-American’ purge if Trump ban is reinstated
It would be “unprecedented and un-American,” lawyers argued.
May 2, 2025
Federal judges express doubts in appeal over transgender sorority member at University of Wyoming
The case, which asks the appeals court to rule against the sorority’s right to accept transgender members, was already dismissed by a lower court judge.
May 18, 2024
New U.S. Coast Guard policy OK with some swastikas & nooses, but not transgender service members
Hate symbols will now be recategorized as "potentially divisive.”
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November 20, 2025