UPenn caves to Trump and bans trans women athletes, stripping Lia Thomas of titles
This came in a settlement with Donald Trump's Department of Education.
July 1, 2025
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Trump admin freezes federal funds to U of Pennsylvania over transgender athletes
University officials said they are complying with all NCAA policies, which now bar trans women from women's sports.
March 20, 2025
Closing arguments continue in murder trial of gay Jewish college student
Samuel Woodward, an accused neo-Nazi, has admitted his guilt but denies the killing of Blaze Bernstein was premeditated.
July 3, 2024
Simone Biles apologizes to transphobe but calls for 'empathy and respect' on issue of trans athletes
The champion gymnast had criticized anti-trans activist Riley Gaines.
June 10, 2025
Trump’s Department of Education wants NCAA to strip awards, records from trans student-athletes
The NCAA earlier bowed to Trump’s request to ban trans student-athletes from competing in sports aligned with their gender identity.
February 12, 2025
Trump's DOE orders University of Pennsylvania to erase trans athletes' records
The Department of Education has given UPenn ten days to wipe out any records set by trans people, issue a formal apology, and agree to ban trans athletes going forward.
April 29, 2025
Advocates and health experts worry Trump's suicide prevention hotline cuts will increase LGBTQ+ youth deaths
Karine Jean-Pierre and others have called out Trump’s proposed cuts to LGBTQ+ suicide prevention services, which health experts and advocates alike say could devastate the 988 lifeline for queer youth.
April 28, 2025
Trump's Education Department investigates schools for trans inclusion in sports
San José State, the University of Pennsylvania, and a Massachusetts school association face investigations.
February 10, 2025