All posts by John Riley
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Olympian Wins Appeal of Testosterone Limits for Female Athletes
A court sided with Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya, who is challenging requirements that she take hormones to reduce her testosterone levels.
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Salon Owner Refuses to Serve Transgender and Queer Clients
A Michigan hair salon has come under criticism for refusing to serve any customers who are transgender, nonbinary, or identify as queer.
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Wisconsin School District Can’t Enforce Restroom Ban, Court Says
A judge has blocked a Wisconsin school district from seeking to bar an 11-year-old transgender student from using the girls' restroom.
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Trans Man Murdered After Meeting Up With Online Suitor
A transgender 18-year-old was murdered after leaving to go on a date with a man he'd been chatting with for over a month.
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Transgender Woman Crowned Miss Netherlands
22-year-old Rikkie Valerie Kollé is the first trans woman to be crowned Miss Netherlands and the second trans competitor in Miss Universe.
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Seven GOP Attorneys General Threaten Target
A group of Republican attorneys general have written a letter scolding Target for selling Pride-themed merchandise in its stores.
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Supreme Court Lets Ruling on ADA Trans Protection Stand
The Supreme Court has allowed a lower court's ruling that transgender people are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act to stand.
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Idaho Sued Over Anti-Transgender Restroom Ban
A transgender seventh-grade student and an LGBTQ high school student organization have filed a lawsuit against Idaho state and local officials, claiming that the Gem...
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Tennessee Ban on Trans Health Care to Take Effect Immediately
A federal appeals court has reversed a judge's order and will allow Tennessee to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
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Trans Ex-Inmate Sues for Being Kept in Solitary for 6 Years
A transgender former inmate is suing the Missouri Department of Corrections for keeping her in solitary confinement due to her HIV status.
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Virginia Removes LGBTQ Youth Resources from State Website
Emails show Department of Health officials appear to have pulled the resources in response to a conservative media outlet's inquiry.
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Florida Gay Nude Resort Can’t Ban Women, Judge Rules
Woman alleging resort's policy is discriminatory also filed a similar complaint against another all-male, clothing-optional Florida resort.
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Bills Targeting Trans Youth Vetoed By North Carolina Governor
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed three bills restricting transgender rights and discussions of LGBTQ identity in schools.
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Bi Lawmaker Sues Over Being Called “Groomer” for Supporting Trans Son
A bisexual Nebraska lawmaker with a trans son is suing a right-wing group that has repeatedly called her a "groomer" for defamation.
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“Gay Furries” Claim to Have Hacked State Government Websites
A group of hackers claiming to be "gay furries" has attacked several state government websites in response to bans on gender-affirming care.
