Victory: American trans people may again get passports with their correct gender marker (Zaya on the victory)
https://trans-express.lgbt/post/786768282060472320/victory-american-trans-people-may-again-get
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Gallup’s latest survey of more than 14,000 U.S. adults finds that 9.3% now identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or another identity other than heterosexual — up from 8.2% in 2023 and more than 2x the share recorded just 4 years ago.
Mass. Senate has already passed an updated Shield Act to enhance statewide protections for transgender health care and the providers who administer it.
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Someone has gone through and run the numbers on molestation crimes against children.
67% of politicians accused or convicted of child abuse nationwide were Republicans.
QAnon needs to look in the mirror.
Out of nearly 11,000 USA cases examined, just 1 offender was a drag queen. Only 5 were trans. 846 were religious figures. 301 were police.
Date range: February 10, 2023 through May 23, 2024
Source: https://www.whoismakingnews.com/#who-are-the-real-predators
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Happy International Non-Binary People's day to all of our non-binary siblings around the world.
Non-binary people have always existed and always will.
#nonbinary #transnonbinary #nonbinaryrights #internationalnonbinarypeoplesday #trans
Where is the outrage over Skrmetti?
https://www.lawdork.com/p/where-is-the-outrage-over-skrmetti?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
The Supreme Court rules against health care access for trans youth. Don’t count on other sex-based rulings to stand either.
https://prospect.org/justice/2025-06-20-threat-to-trans-rights-supreme-court/
"It’s always the ones pointing the fingers, the ones screaming the loudest about 'protecting the children.' That’s why we call them gaslighters. They demonize drag queens and the LGBTQIA+ community. Meanwhile, they’re the ones doing the most harm behind closed doors."
~ Saadia Mirza
#Republicans #trans #drag #LGBTQ #SexualAbuse
https://beagoodinfluence.substack.com/p/its-always-the-ones-you-most-suspect
What Sarah McBride Gets Wrong
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/what-sarah-mcbride-gets-wrong
Supreme Court revives Jim Crow logic in Tennessee anti-trans case
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Trans, nonbinary passport protections remain in effect, judge rules
https://www.lawdork.com/p/trans-nonbinary-passport-ruling-stands?hide_intro_popup=true
Transgender woman imprisoned in Kentucky sues over state plan to end her hormone therapy
Imagine you were expecting a child and there was a prenatal #vaccine, which would protect your child against a couple of congenital diseases, but also prevent them from being #gay or #trans.
Would you?
Question inspired by @gregeganSF's story "Cocoon"
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Trans youth fight for care as California clinics cave to Trump: ‘How can this happen here?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/11/trans-youth-california-care-trump
Two years today I came out to everyone as #trans right here on Mastodon. The reaction was incredible and I continue to receive so much affirmation and support here. I'm not sure that would have happened anywhere else.
I don't write original posts here or on my own website very often, but today I thought I would let you know what I've been struggling with since November:
https://lisamelton.net/2025/06/22/no-im-not-okay/
Thank you, again, awesome people. 😊🥰💖🏳️⚧️
FTC hosts anti-trans workshop LGBTQ+ advocates call ‘government-sponsored disinformation’
https://www.advocate.com/news/ftc-gender-affirming-care-workshop
"It's interesting to me how clearly this isn't a choice for her. She doesn't waver."
As a bonus on my Patreon, I shared excerpts from my recent interview with an #Austin mother of a #trans teen girl:
(this one is totally free, no login needed)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-interview-133908707
#LGBTQIA+ #politics #USpol #news #healthcare #health #MentalHealth #transgender #SCOTUS #Republicans #fascism #news #Texas
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Michiganders Promise to Fight Like Hell for Transgender Youth After Supreme Court Ruling
https://pridesource.com/article/michigan-response-skrmetti-gander-newsroom
As Iowa governor's race begins, Democrats weigh how to talk about transgender rights
Question: What is a woman?
Answer: A woman is not a what. A woman is a who.
US: Transgender, nonbinary and gender nonconforming representation in public office has soared by 1,800% since 2017, a report released Wednesday found.
https://www.axios.com/2025/06/24/lgbtq-transgender-representation-growing-elections
Support for Transgender Rights Slips Hard in Japan, Says New Worldwide Survey
Southeast Georgia librarian fired after creating book display featuring transgender character
"Indian court rules #transWomen are #women and ‘legally entitled to recognition’"
'In a landmark ruling for the country, after rejecting claims that womanhood was preserved only for those who can bear children, the High Court of #AndhraPradesh ruled that #trans women were “legally entitled” to recognition as women.
...tying the definition of women to pregnancy was “legally unsustainable” and contradicted #India’s constitution'
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/06/26/india-trans-women-high-court-decision/
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