All posts tagged "intersex"
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Congressional Resolution Celebrates Intersex Awareness Day
Two Democrats have introduced a resolution to recognize Intersex Awareness Day and advocate for protections for that community.
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Trans Protestors Sue Over Florida’s “Bathroom Ban”
A group has asked a federal judge to stop Florida from enforcing restrictions that bar them from using gender-affirming restrooms.
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Intersex Activist Alicia Roth Weigel is Fighting for the ‘I’
Alicia Roth Weigel, of the documentary "Every Body," is working to put the intersex community front and center
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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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Gay California State Senator Receives Bomb Threat
A gay California state senator received a death threat from someone calling him a “pedophile” and a “groomer,” claiming they had placed bombs at his...
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Human Rights Advocates Blast Intersex Exceptions in Anti-Trans Laws
As a host of state legislatures in the United States continue their assault on the LGBTQ community — primarily targeting transgender youth — some advocates...
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New York City Prisons Fail to Protect Trans Inmates, Report Says
A report from a task force convened by the New York City Board of Correction following the 2019 death of a transgender woman in custody...
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U.S. House Passes LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act
Last Thursday, U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at making governmental data collection efforts more inclusive. The LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act was introduced last...
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California senator yanks bill to ban genital surgeries on intersex infants
A bill to ban doctors from performing medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex infants has hit resistance in the California Senate.
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Senegal lawmakers want to double jail time for LGBTQ people and imprison equality advocates
Lawmakers in Senegal are proposing doubling the penalty for same-sex relations and jailing those who advocate for LGBTQ equality.
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Acceptance reduces suicide risk for intersex youth by more than 50%
The Trevor Project is highlighting the disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges facing LGBTQ intersex youth
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State Department issues first gender-neutral United States passport
The U.S. Department of State has issued the first official passport with an “X” gender-neutral marker, marking yet another development in the Biden administration’s attempts...
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Florida Republican wants to jail doctors who prescribe gender-affirming healthcare to trans youth
Doctors who prescribe gender-affirming health care treatments to trans youth could face jail under a proposed bill in Florida.
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Loudoun County School Board passes policy protecting transgender students’ rights
The Loudoun County School Board approved a policy laying out guidelines for how transgender children are to be treated in schools.
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American Medical Association recommends removing gender markers from public portions of birth certificates
The American Medical Association has recommended removing gender markers from the public portion of birth certificates.
