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State law conflict sees WIAA sink proposal to ban transgender students from girls’ sports
A proposal to bar transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports has failed for a second consecutive year in Washington, falling short of the supermajori
Maine’s transgender sports referendum is on the verge of dropping off the ballot
The referendum has enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot, but the margin is tight with more challenges pending.
Pa. Senate makes another attempt at passing transgender sports ban
While 27 states have passed transgender sports bans since 2020, these proposals have repeatedly faltered in Pennsylvania.
Bullying, Politics Harm Mental Health Of Gender-Diverse Teens
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Gender-diverse teenagers who are bullied are more likely to suffer escalating psychological distress than other teens, particularly if they live in a state with repressive gender identity laws, a new study says. These ...
Federal judge calls RFK Jr. an “unsafe” leader in order protecting trans youth health care
The broad ruling was designed to deflect future attacks on gender-affirming care for kids.
This CDC conference was always open to the public. Until now.
A federal ruling against Kennedy's gender declaration, when food insecure families don't qualify for SNAP, and other health news
Supreme Court’s high-stakes term could reshape presidential power, immigration, voting rights
The Supreme Court’s term is packed — birthright citizenship, presidential removals, voting rules, transgender sports and more. Constitutional law expert Rod Sullivan joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week’s episode of Politics & Power to discuss what’s at stake and why it matters to you.
What can science fiction tell us about sex-change and the transsexual experience? | The Clayman Institute for Gender Research
Though science fiction describes future sociocultural worlds impacted by scientific and technological breakthroughs, a conundrum persists when it comes to science fiction on transgender, transsexual, and sex-change themes. Why is it that fantasies and imaginaries of sex-change in the breakthrough years of hormonal science did not register with authors writing science fiction in this period?
A Majority of Americans, 54-26% View It as Good For Sports for Coaches And Athletes To Speak Out On Perceived Social Injustices
Majorities Remain Opposed to Transgender Athletes Competing with Those Who Share Their Gender Identity – But 20% Say They ‘Don’t Know’ If Prompted 62% Have Used a Streaming Service to…
Lee signs TennCare gender transition ban: Week in Politics
Gov. Lee signs a law banning TennCare coverage for gender transitions and Andrew Yang's Forward Party endorses a gubernatorial candidate.
Even for trans adults, care is hard to find: ‘I could not do it on my own’
State restrictions, Trump administration policies, and waning public support are further limiting adults' access to transgender care
Is Alberta really ‘following the science’ on trans healthcare?
As Alberta shields its ban on youth gender-affirming care from legal challenge, new research raises urgent questions about the real-world consequences of restricting access.
UNM class explores Bad Bunny, fashion and politics in new fall course
The University of New Mexico will offer a new fall course using the style of rapper Bad Bunny to examine the history of fashion, gender and politics.
‘Things could go backwards’: Kezia Dugdale on safety, LGBTQ+ rights and the future of Stonewall
Exclusive: Former Scottish Labour leader says she feels more scared as a lesbian today and calls for a kinder debate on transgender issues
Madison families protest UW Health’s halt of transgender youth care
Families with transgender youth rallied at the state capitol, demanding UW Health reinstate gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
Caitlyn Jenner slammed over asking Donald Trump for help changing passport gender
'The View' star Ana Navarro slammed Caitlyn Jenner for asking Donald Trump for help after her passport was changed to reflect the gender she was assigned at birth: 'Cry me a f---ing river.'
Gavin Newsom chooses the wrong side of gender politics again
Sex changes for illegal immigrants might sound like a Republican ad, but it’s California policy.
Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth
Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration's threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care.
Why workplaces need a gendered health approach
It is essential to note that gendered health is not only about biological differences.
Transgender sports participation measure pushed to November ballot
The proposal would prevent transgender students assigned male at birth to play in girls sports or use girls private spaces like bathrooms and locker rooms.
Forgotten scientist Foote gets her due as climate science pioneer
Kansas writer explores local 19th-century scientist Eunice Newton Foote’s overlooked climate science discovery, highlighting gender barriers that erased her contributions from scientific history.
'Industrial' clickbait disinformation targets Australian politics
From anti-transgender narratives about Olympic swimmers to
'Industrial' clickbait disinformation targets Australian politics
From anti-transgender narratives about Olympic swimmers to
Study finds no link between medical gender reassignment and improved mental health among young people
An extensive register-based study conducted in Finland has found an increase in severe mental health problems among some adolescents and young adults who have undergone medical gender reassignment (GR). ...
Trans athlete participation measure up for debate
Supporters say the initiated bill seeks to ensure that female high school athletes have a level playing field and private spaces. Opponents say the measure is unnecessary and harmful for transgender students and would burden public schools.
Ally reaches ’50/50 pledge’ on women’s sports spending ahead of schedule
The pledge, which aimed for gender parity in sports media investment within five years, has been realized in just four.
Maine GOP calls for ban of transgender girls playing on girls sports teams
Republican lawmakers want their supporters to head to the State House Tuesday to speak out against transgender girls playing on girls sports teams.
Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers’ Health Records
The administration’s access to medical histories raises privacy concerns over abortion and transgender care records.
The sports stars, hip-hop artists, and celebrity magicians playing a role in pending Supreme Court petitions
During oral argument in January on an Idaho law barring transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports, Justice Sonia Sotomayor briefly reflected on the spotlight that comes with […]
Group behind transgender school sports referendum opposes drafted ballot question wording
The group 'Protect Girls Sports in Maine' is taking issue with how ballot question is worded, arguing it is "not dutifully faithful to the proposed legislative text and has departed from the most critical language."
UNFPA Cameroon Situation Report: Politics, Conflict, Climate Disaster, and Displacement (1 - 28 February 2026)
Situation Report in English on Cameroon about Gender, Health, Fire and more; published on 31 Mar 2026 by UNFPA
More women in politics does not always mean more gender equality
Evidence on the policy impact of female politicians is mixed. This column uses data on bills sponsored in the Italian House of Representatives between 1987 and 2022 to show how female politicians’ engagement with women’s issues is systematically related to the gender norms of the environments in which they were born. The findings suggest that while increasing the number of women in politics remains essential to broaden representation and diversify policy priorities, if social norms remain traditional, progress on gender equality may still be slow.
Trump Administration Investigating L.A. Schools’ Gender Disclosure Policies
The investigation into the nation’s second-largest school district was prompted by a lawsuit from parents who say the policies contributed to their child’s death.
Public comment open on wording of Maine transgender sports referendum question
The question will appear on the November ballot unless the bill is enacted by the Legislature as written.
Empowering Young Hmong to Make Health Choices
A Hmong community has used the Lao PDR Gender Equity Innovation Fund to improve sexual and reproductive health knowledge so they can better plan their futures
Trump administration stops enforcing protections for transgender students in several schools
The Education Department said Monday it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
Trump administration ends transgender student protection deals at schools
The decision affects five school districts and a college
Children’s Minnesota to resume all gender health program services
Children’s Minnesota paused its gender health services in February, but a ruling in March overturned an attempt to restrict gender-affirming care.
US sexual health report card: High pleasure, low testing, stark gender disparities
A new sexual health survey reveals a mix of progress and persistent gaps. Overall, many Americans report positive experiences—interest in having sex, sexual pleasure, and good communication with partners—yet ...
Will entertainment-led Rock League be future of curling?
Rock League, the first-ever professional curling league, starts in Toronto later on Monday, with six mixed-gender global franchises playing in an unusual format.
Will entertainment-led Rock League be future of curling?
Rock League, the first-ever professional curling league, starts in Toronto later on Monday, with six mixed-gender global franchises playing in an unusual format.
As a business founder and as a man, I regret the decades I spent confined by masculinity
Making women more powerful in my farm business and closing the gender pay gap was not just the right thing to do – it has brought commercial benefits, says Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson
Shorthanded Cavs beat even more shorthanded Pacers, 117-108
A gender reveal, nine missing players and two losses from guaranteeing the best lottery odds; what to know about Pacers loss to Cavs
Longtime supervisor sues Cardinal Health over age and gender bias
The complaints that allegedly led to his firing included saying "good morning"
How gender-affirming care is becoming a political test for top medical groups
The country’s largest organization representing doctors is being pressed by Republican attorneys general on health care for trans youth.
Restroom Revolutions: A history of bathroom politics presentation April 11
Edmonds SnoKing AAUW is hosting Sara Chatfield, associate professor in gender and women’s studies, for a thought-provoking Zoom presentation Saturday, April 11 on how America’s bathrooms have long reflected battles […]
Families reeling from Baystate Health decision to end gender care for youth
Baystate Health, the largest health center in western Massachusetts, announced in February it would stop gender-affirming treatment for children, offering only counseling. This came after the Trump administration threatened to strip Medicaid and Medicare funding from any hospital providing the care to kids.
Steele: Science is breaking the ‘great chain of being’
I’ve been thinking about about “the great chain of being” while trying to figure out the true impetus for the ferocious anti-transgender efforts of this current administration.
Trans athletes find space in Brooklyn sports leagues
All programs are inclusive, though the center says some ensure trans people are centered.
Takeaways from the Supreme Court decision on Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for trans and gay minors
The Supreme Court on Tuesday endorsed a religious counselor’s challenge to Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” for gay and transgender minors, saying it likely violates the First Amendment, handing the LGBTQ community another setback in a decision that will reverberate in nearly half the country.
Transgender sports participation initiative challenged
Challengers say if the errors are corrected, the petitioners would fall below the 67,682 signatures need to qualify for the November ballot.
Supreme Court backs challenge to ‘conversion therapy’ ban
The Supreme Court endorsed a religious counselor’s challenge to Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” for gay and transgender minors, another legal setback for the LGBTQ community that will reverberate in nearly half the country. Follow for live updates.
What Transgender Day of Visibility Means in Health Care
OUR STATEMENT Today, March 31, is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV), a time to uplift the tenacity of the transgender community. TDoV is also a time to acknowledge the harm and discrimination trans people are subject to, especially in health care settings. Chicago-based uro-gynecologist and provider of gender-affirming care, Dr. Emile Redwood reflects on the…
Trump Admin. Sues Minnesota Over Transgender Athletes in Girls' Sports
It's the third state the Trump administration has sued over transgender participation in athletics.
Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athlete participation in girls' sports
The 45-page lawsuit is a key step toward yanking the state’s federal funding after the administration advanced its investigation in January.
'Dangerous': DOJ sues Minnesota over transgender students in girls' sports
The DOJ sued the state of Minnesota over transgender students competing in girls' sports, citing Title IX violations and risks to female athletes.
Lawsuit claims Maine transgender sports referendum signatures are not valid
The lawsuit was filed by Jane Gilbert, Mark Sayre and Kaitlin Webber in Cumberland County Superior Court on Friday.
Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration sued Minnesota and its school athletics governing body on Monday, carrying out a threat to punish the state for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.
How Gender Stereotypes Got Written Into Evolution
Feminist biologists have been challenging a flawed fruit-fly experiment that helped harden Victorian stereotypes about sex.
Basketball tournament makes space for trans athletes amid international sports bans
The court, split into competitive and recreational sides, pitted players of all genders against each other for 15-minute matchups less than a week after transgender female athletes were banned from women’s events at the Olympics after the International Olympic Committee agreed to a new eligibility policy.
Letter | UW Health must reinstate gender-affirming care immediately
Dear Editor: Thank you so much for publishing "Reverse UW Health's decision on gender-affirming care."
Caster Semenya calls out IOC chief over Olympic transgender ban
Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya expressed her disappointment with International Committee President Kirsty Coventry over the decision to ban transgender athletes from competing at the Olympics.
Families of trans youth in MA fret loss of gender-affirming care
Even a state with strong legal protections may not be able to guarantee access, some local families worry.
Planned Parenthood, groups launch campaign against transgender ballot measures in Colorado
Planned Parenthood and other groups have launched a coalition to oppose two ballot measures that would ban transgender surgeries among children and require student athletes to only join sports teams that correspond to their biological sex. The two measures will appear in this year’s November ballot, setting the stage for a statewide debate over sports, […]
‘Families not Politics’ coalition launches to oppose Colorado ballot measures targeting transgender minors
Advocacy organizations in Colorado have launched a campaign opposing two November ballot measures that would regulate transgender minors’ participation in school sports and access to certain medical procedures, setting the stage for a statewide debate over youth policy and parental decision‑making. Dubbed “Families Not Politics,” the coalition was established to “defend the freedoms, privacy, and […]
Nonbinary doctor sues NYC Health and Hospitals for alleged workplace discrimination
A former dermatology resident alleges gender identity discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment at a Manhattan hospital.
Cultural program explores gender and politics in the kitchen in ‘Cookbooks Against War’
The Cedar Rapids Public Library will host a presentation by Dr. Abby M. Dubisar, “Cookbooks Against War,” exploring domestic roles and how these works ignite activism. This free event is open to the public and funded by Humanities Iowa, a private nonprofit supporting culture and history programs in the state.
AAP faces pressure over trans youth care, guiding docs to keep parents in the dark about child's sexual health
A parental rights group accused the AAP of hiding minors' sexual health info from parents and pushing transgender procedures over parental concerns.
The U.S. Cities Where Women Make More Money Than Men In 2026: Business.com Report
A new gender pay gap report from Business.com reveals the best cities for women to make more money than men in 2026. (And where they'll earn less.)
Olympics bans transgender athletes from women’s sports
The new policy, which aligns with an executive order from Trump, will go into effect for the U.S.-hosted 2028 summer games.
Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women’s sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Transgender women banned from Olympics by new IOC policy
The new policy limits eligibility in women’s events to biological females based on genetic screening beginning at the 2028 Games.
Trans kids in limbo as Trump takes ‘unprecedented’ actions to limit health care
The Trump administration is trying to strongarm hospitals into shutting down their gender-affirming care programs for minors.
Pupils tackle sports gender stereotypes with Guernsey athletes
La Houguette School have been running assemblies which aim to show sport is for everyone.
Gender equality in science: a distant goal; invisible barriers persist
While the number of women in scientific organisations is increasing, the path towards true equality is slowed down by structural barriers and informal processes
Investigating how women living at the margins of formal health systems
Scholar-Elect Sara Jane Renfroe talks about her work on gender rights and access to healthcare for marginalised groups ahead of her PhD in Social Anthropology.
Federal judge sides with Wisconsin in transgender health care suit
A U.S. judge ruled in favor of Wisconsin and 20 other states challenging a Trump administration declaration that tried to limit care for trans youth.
Mills, Collins on opposite sides of trans athlete issue
Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, posted on social media over the weekend that she’s held a “longstanding position that transgender athletes should not compete in girls’ and women’s athletics.”
In Maine’s marquee Senate primary, Janet Mills reaches out to women by raising Graham Platner’s online past
Janet Mills and her allies are counting on a gender gap to narrow Platner’s wide lead ahead of the June 9 primary to decide who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. They are betting that the unfiltered style that has brought Platner widespread attention as someone who could help Democrats reach young men will backfire with women.
Senate rejects Trump-backed measure to ban trans athletes in female sports
The Senate on Saturday rejected an amendment to a far-reaching voting bill that would have barred transgender females from playing in girls’ and women’s sports.
G.O.P. Bid to Target Transgender Athletes Falls Flat in the Senate
In moving to bar transgender women and girls from women’s and girls’ sports, Republicans sought to put Democrats in an awkward political spot on a sensitive issue ahead of the midterm elections.
Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session
The amendment that was blocked by a 49-41 vote would create potential penalties for educational institutions that receive federal funding
Democrats block SAVE America Act amendment to bar transgender athletes in women’s sports
Senate Democrats voted Saturday to defeat a Republican-sponsored amendment to the SAVE America Act that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ or women’s sports, an …
Federal judge sides with Washington in case over transgender youth health care
A federal judge said Thursday he will rule in favor of Washington state and a coalition of 20 other states and the District of Columbia, blocking what they call
Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration
A federal judge has ruled that the government overreached when it declared certain types of gender-affirming care unsafe for young people.
Federal judge in Oregon rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration
The judge’s ruling Thursday in Oregon is part of multistate lawsuit filed against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general.
Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration
Judge Mustafa Kasubhai’s ruling was centered on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. not going through the proper administrative procedures when issuing the declaration in December.
Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration
A federal judge has ruled that the government overreached when it declared certain types of gender-affirming care unsafe for young people
Judge rules the government overreached with transgender health care declaration
A federal judge has ruled that the government overreached when it declared certain types of gender-affirming care unsafe for young people.
Judge Rules US Government Overreached With Transgender Health Care Declaration
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge said the government overreached by issuing a declaration that called treatments like puberty blockers and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria, according to a ruling Thursday in Oregon. Judge Mustafa Kasubhai's ruling ...
Judge says he will bar RFK move aimed at cutting gender-affirming care for minors
A U.S. judge on Thursday said he would block an effort by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr that would have sharply restricted medical providers from providing gender affirming care to minors after a group of Democratic states challenged it.
Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes
Global sports leaders reached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes in February.
Colorado voters will decide whether to ban trans kids from gendered sports, outlaw gender-affirming surgery for children
Voters will also be asked whether to make child sex trafficking punishable by life in prison without the possibility of parole
Mainers to vote on whether to end transgender inclusion in school sports
Mainers will vote on the rights of trans students to access sports teams and bathrooms aligning with their gender identity this November
The New Politics of Gender Equality at CSW70: From Progress to Preservation | Center on International Cooperation
CSW70 reveals a fundamental shift is underway in the logic of multilateral negotiations on women's rights.
Zambia's election: Aspiring female politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.
The fight over transgender rights in America has entered a new phase
The policy fight is moving well beyond sports and youth medicine. The political response hasn’t caught up.
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender students can join girls’ sports
A ballot initiative that would require student athletes to only join sports teams that correspond to their biological sex has qualified for the November ballot, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. The measure includes a declaration that “males and females possess unique and immutable biological differences that manifest prior to birth and increase […]
Latest iOS 26.4 Beta Adds New Emoji Characters
The fourth iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 betas that Apple provided to developers today introduce nine new emoji characters. Trombone Treasure Chest Distorted Face Hairy Creature (aka Bigfoot or Sasquatch) Fight Cloud Orca Landslide There are also new skin tone modifiers people wrestling and dancers with bunny ears, as well as a gender neutral option for the ballet dancer emoji.
Watch UN's Kirsi Madi: Gender Equality is Smart Business
United Nations Assistant Secretary General Kirsi Madi discusses the importance of women's economic empowerment, saying that gender equality is 'not only a basic human right, not only the right thing to do, [but] it's also smart business." She talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on "The Close."