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'Florida has a First Amendment problem' — judge rules trans teacher can use 'Ms.'

A federal judge has ruled that a trans woman teacher forced to go by "Mr." can return to going by "Ms." and use female pronouns in the classroom.

Trans Parishioner Denied Job by Catholic School

Immaculata Catholic School in Durham rejected a parishioner's employment as a teaching aide for a student with special needs because she's transgender.

Meet the Gen Z trans woman running for Congress in Louisiana

Rivule Sykes's campaign in the Fifth Congressional District of Louisiana is one that aims to bring "people’s attention to the issues we all face together."

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: 'We want to end' trans and gender nonconforming teachers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced in a keynote speech to the Young Conservatives of Texas an intention to "end" trans and GNC teachers being able to teach.

Ted Cruz Doesn't Bother Hiding His Transphobia

At a campaign stop in the Hawkeye State, the Republican presidential candidate courted votes by preying on unfounded fears.

Trans Teacher's Discrimination Suit Settled With Maryland School Board

For years, Jennifer Eller suffered from degrading insults within the school system where she taught because of her gender identity.

Transgender teacher gets OK from New Jersey school board

To students at Eagleswood Elementary School in Eagleswood Township, N.J., she used to be Mr. McBeth. Now, after undergoing a sex change, 71-year-old Lily McBeth is ready to return to teaching as Miss McBeth.

Chaos, Teacher Quits as Virginia School District OKs Pro-Trans Policy

Over a hundred people gave public comments before the district's school board voted on the policy, months after the proposal was made. 

Here's how Project 2025's anti-transgender policies could impact all families

The vision for Trump’s second term in the White House purports to protect families — but its anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is centered in exclusion.

Florida School District Bans Trans Employees From Using Their Pronouns

The version of Ron DeSantis’s “anti-woke” Florida seems to include restrictions on some people’s speech.

Tennessee Sued Over Assault on Trans Health Care

This is unlawful discrimination, says the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, which is representing two trans women in the suit.

Anti-LGBTQ Crusader Spurs Teachers, Students to Quit Washington School

The new head of the ministry that runs King's High School in Washington State has a long history of working against LGBTQ equality. 

WATCH: Texas Teacher Suspended for Being Trans

A Texas teacher has been suspended after a parent complained about her transgender status.

Trump, DOJ Push for Ruling Allowing Catholic Schools to Fire Gays

Trump's Justice Department says the Archdiocese of Indianapolis was within its constitutional rights to order a gay teacher's termination.

Candidate for Illinois Gov. Runs Transphobic, Racist, Sexist Ad

Republican Jeanne Ives's ad features a caricatured "transgender" person (pictured), among other offensive portrayals.

Montana Trans Woman, Bookstore, and More Sue Over Anti-Drag Law

The ban on drag story hours and other performances is blatantly unconstitutional, according to a coalition of individuals and institutions.

Yance Ford Becomes First Transgender Director of an Oscar-Nominated Film

The director of the personal documentary Strong Island has made history.

Meghan Buell, Founder of Indiana Trans Organization, Dead at 58

“The happiest moment in my life was the day I was able to stand up and say, ‘I am transgender,’” Buell once said.

Jeffrey Tambor Wants to Be Last Cisgender Man Playing Trans Woman

Tambor made the point while accepting his Emmy for Transparent.