New York's Senate ended its session last night without taking a vote on the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) despite pressure from … [Read more...] about New York Senate Ends Session, Fails to Take Up Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA)
Trans Rights
Trans Woman Beaten by Gang on Hollywood Boulevard Speaks Out: VIDEO
Vivian Diego, the trans woman attacked by a gang of men on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, is speaking out about the assault, CBS LA reports:“It … [Read more...] about Trans Woman Beaten by Gang on Hollywood Boulevard Speaks Out: VIDEO
LAPD Offers $25K Reward for Information on Suspects in Gang Attack on Trans Woman: VIDEO
The Los Angeles Police Department has released a surveillance tape that shows a gang of men stalking and attacking a transgender woman and is offering … [Read more...] about LAPD Offers $25K Reward for Information on Suspects in Gang Attack on Trans Woman: VIDEO
Social Security Administration Makes Strides In Transgender Rights, Removes Surgical Requirement
According to new regulations published by the Social Security Administration, transgender individuals will no longer be required to demonstrate … [Read more...] about Social Security Administration Makes Strides In Transgender Rights, Removes Surgical Requirement
Neil Patrick Harris to Star in Broadway Premiere of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’
Neil Patrick Harris is set to take on the title role in John Cameron Mitchell's 1998 musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch when it premieres on … [Read more...] about Neil Patrick Harris to Star in Broadway Premiere of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’
‘New York Times’ Urges Passage of Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA): VIDEO
The New York Times has posted an editorial urging passage of New York's GENDA bill:A measure to outlaw discrimination based on gender identity or … [Read more...] about ‘New York Times’ Urges Passage of Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA): VIDEO
Police Conducting ‘Purges and Arrests’ of LGBT People in Greece
Via GR Reporter, anti-LGBT oppression in Greece against trans people: The police in Thessaloniki has been carrying out a series of ungrounded arrests … [Read more...] about Police Conducting ‘Purges and Arrests’ of LGBT People in Greece
Intolerant Father Publicly Confronts Transgender Teen on ‘What Would you Do?’ – VIDEO
How will crowds at a dress shop react when an intolerant dad begins publicly confronting his transgender teen daughter as she shops for a prom dress? … [Read more...] about Intolerant Father Publicly Confronts Transgender Teen on ‘What Would you Do?’ – VIDEO
Kristin Beck, Transgender Former Navy SEAL, Gives Powerful Interview to Anderson Cooper: VIDEO
Kristin Beck, the transgender former elite Navy SEAL who came out this week in the new book Warrior Princess, sat down with Anderson Cooper about the … [Read more...] about Kristin Beck, Transgender Former Navy SEAL, Gives Powerful Interview to Anderson Cooper: VIDEO
Defense Secretary Hagel May Attend LGBT Pride Celebration as Trans Service Members Make Headlines
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel may attend a DoD Pride event at the Pentagon, which would be the first time a sitting defense secretary has done so, the … [Read more...] about Defense Secretary Hagel May Attend LGBT Pride Celebration as Trans Service Members Make Headlines