Is a ‘Lesbian Couple’ Preparing to Transition Their Son Into a Daughter?
Words and context matter when it comes to discussing marginalized groups.
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Fury over Reported Federal Plan Targeting Transgender People
LGBT leaders across the U.S. reacted with fury to a report that the Trump administration is considering adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans.
Vermont Nominates 1st US Transgender Candidate for Governor
GOP Gov. Phil Scott will face Christine Hallquist, who won the Democratic primary.
Transgender Hollywood Seeks Recognition, and Not Just Roles
Advocates are hoping that the current focus on transgender Hollywood will help.
Is Julia Stiles Transgender?
Rumors about the actress are not based on medical records, personal confessions, or credible information of any sort.
Was a Student Suspended for Pretending to be Transgender to Use the Girls’ Locker Room?
A story about a high school student talking his way into showering with girls after gym class is a work of fiction.
Trump Administration Bans CDC Officials From Using Certain Words?
Policy analysts will be instructed to avoid using seven words in budget policy documents, including "fetus" and "transgender," say reports.
Was a Transgender Woman Convicted of Sexually Assaulting a Young Girl in a Bathroom?
A spate of blog posts attempted to link the rape of a 10-year-old girl in her home to laws allowing transgender people to use bathrooms that correspond to their identity.
How Many Transgender People Currently Serve in the U.S. Military?
In the wake of an abrupt ban on transgender people in the military, both sides rushed in with numbers -- but what does the research say?
Texas Set to Pass Transgender Bathroom Law for Schools
A transgender "bathroom bill" reminiscent of one in North Carolina that caused a national uproar now appears to be on a fast-track to becoming law in Texas - though it may only apply to public schools.
Viral Heineken Advertisement Praised After Pepsi Flub
An April 2017 Heineken advertisement showed people with opposing political viewpoints forming genuine connections.
Does President Donald Trump Plan to Make it Illegal to be Transgender?
Reports that Trump has put transgender people "on notice" come from a fake news web site.
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Does Trump Benefit Financially by Promoting Hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 Treatment?
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Will Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check Count Against Your 2020 Tax Refund?
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Did Pelosi Call Social Security Recipients a ‘Burden on Society’?
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