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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.

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.

Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Is Resolved to Keep Swimming Amid Backlash

The UPenn swimmer opened up about transitioning, changing teams, facing outrage, and being visible for younger trans athletes. 

Man Accused of Murdering Gay Pre-Med Student Has Ties to Neo-Nazi Extremists

Samuel Woodward, accused of murdering 19-year-old UPenn student Blaze Bernstein, has ties to a group that idolizes Hitler and Manson.

Supreme Court orders judges to reconsider protections for transgender people in four states

The decision will impact LGBTQ+ populations in Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma and West Virginia.

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.

Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

Lia Thomas, the former University of Pennsylvania swimmer, is the first trans woman to win a Division 1 title. 

Donald Trump spewed anti-trans lies at Tucson rally for 7 minutes. Here are the claims debunked

The lies about children transitioning, Olympic athletes, and more just keep on coming.

Accused neo-Nazi's trial begins in connection to killing of gay Jewish college student Blaze Bernstein

The trial was delayed in February after the accused neo-Nazi killer threw water at the judge.

California defies Trump, won't ban trans athletes from school sports

California "respectfully disagrees" with the Trump administration's position, an attorney for the state said.

Maine sues Trump administration for funding freeze over policy on transgender student athletes

Maine's attorney general says the Trump administration is withholding funds crucial for feeding school children and adults with disabilities.

Two more colleges — Arizona and USC — reject Trump trans bathroom ban compact

The universities are the latest in a series of institutions that are refusing to comply with Trump's threats to target trans people.

Hundreds protest Pittsburgh hospital for caving to Trump and denying trans youth gender-affirming care

Almost 200 people alone showed up at UPMC’s hospital in Pittsburgh, home to the largest gender clinic in Southwest Pennsylvania, and continued to make their voices heard even as rain poured on the rally last week.

The Top 10 Trans-Friendly Colleges and Universities

With improvements made across the country, for the first time ever, Campus Pride can assemble a list of the most welcoming places for trans students to go to college.