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Democratic senators introduce defense bill amendment to block GOP transgender restriction
A large group of Democratic senators introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Monday that would ensure the right for the children of service members to access ...The Hill - 8h -
Democratic senators seek to ax transgender care ban from defense bill
Fourteen Democratic senators will introduce an amendment to remove language from Congress’ defense spending bill that seeks to ban coverage of gender-affirming care for trans children of ...NBC News - 10h -
Massive defense bill sees clear path in Senate, despite transgender measure
The Senate is on track to vote on the country’s massive annual defense spending bill Wednesday, with signs that it will pass smoothly despite Democratic objections to language involving transgender ...The Hill - 16h -
If Trump axes this golden ticket for immigrants, tech stocks and U.S. jobs could suffer
An end to legal skilled immigration — particularly the H-1B visa program — would cause a brain drain in the U.S. and weaken its economy.MarketWatch - 2d -
Georgia Republicans recommend further law to restrict transgender women's participation in sports
Georgia Senate Republicans are recommending that the state write laws banning transgender girls and women from participating in school and college sportsABC News - 3d -
Supreme Court to consider reviving industry’s bid to axe California clean car standards
The Supreme Court indicated Friday that it will take up a case that could revive industry efforts to axe California’s stricter-than-federal vehicle emissions standards. The high court granted a ...The Hill - 3d -
Beshear says he does not support taxpayer-funded surgeries for transgender inmates
Kentucky's Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday said he does not support using taxpayer dollars for gender-affirming surgery for transgender inmates as the state's corrections department looks ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump downplays transgender bathroom debate as the issue rips through Congress
President-elect Donald Trump said he agrees with incoming Rep. Sarah McBride — who is set to become the first transgender member of Congress — that lawmakers should focus on more important issues ...NBC News - 4d -
Montana Supreme Court allows transgender care for minors to continue
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that temporarily blocked a state law prohibiting transition-related health care for transgender minors.NBC News - 4d -
The Papers: 'Sara was failed' and 10,000 civil service jobs to be axed
Convictions over the death of Sara Sharif and a new drive for government efficiency lead the papers.BBC News - 5d -
House Passes Defense Bill Denying Transgender Health Coverage for Minors
The $895 billion measure was approved over the opposition of most Democrats, who rejected a provision inserted by Republicans to deny the coverage to the minor children of military personnel.The New York Times - 5d -
Britain bans puberty blockers for transgender minors
The United Kingdom on Wednesday indefinitely banned new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat minors for gender dysphoria.NBC News - 5d -
Military with transgender connections see NDAA provision as ‘slap in the face’
Military veterans, families and active-duty service members with transgender children say a provision added to Congress’s annual defense policy bill targeting some medical treatments for trans ...The Hill - 5d -
Supreme Court declines to intervene in challenge to Wisconsin school district’s transgender policy
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to intervene in a case involving a group of Wisconsin parents who sued their children’s school district over a policy meant to support transgender students, ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
She Sued Over Transgender ‘Conversion Therapy,’ a First for China
Ling’er won a settlement payout from the hospital where she was held for three months against her will and subjected to electroshock therapy.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
How do transgender athletes fit into college sports?
When policies are crafted that are not aligned with the data, the cost in time, resources and emotion will be unnecessarily high.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Supreme Court Appears Inclined to Uphold Tennessee Law on Transgender Care
Assessing the court’s ultimate direction was complicated by the silence of one justice in the conservative majority, Neil M. Gorsuch, the author of a key case on employment discrimination. The ...The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
How did transgender children in the US become so politicized? | Moira Donegan
The US supreme court is likely to uphold a flimsy and bad-faith Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors. The politicization of transgender children in the US is one of the most ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Protests outside of Supreme Court capture growing fears for transgender Americans
ABC News spoke with protesters, including Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, about the Supreme Court case concerning gender-affirming care for transgender youth.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Transgender advocates stage a sit-in protest at a U.S. Capitol bathroom
Transgender people and their allies staged a sit-in at a U.S. Capitol bathroom to protest a proposed policy that would prohibit the country’s first openly trans member of Congress from using the ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Transgender rights advocates stage sit-in protest at U.S. Capitol
Dozens of transgender rights advocates gathered at a U.S. Capitol bathroom to protest a proposed policy that would prohibit the Congress' first openly trans member from using the women’s restrooms ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Montana lawmakers vote down transgender bathroom rule
Montana state lawmakers rejected a proposal to bar Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state’s first transgender legislator, from using the women’s restroom at the state Capitol, with several ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Supreme Court Inclined to Uphold Tennessee Law on Transgender Care
The justices heard arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth. More than 20 other states have similar laws.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
High court seems skeptical of challenge to ban treatments for transgender youths
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to a Tennessee law that bars gender transition surgery for minors as well as puberty blockers and hormone therapy. The court's conservative majority ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Johnson says he'd 'like to' axe PBS and Planned Parenthood
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday he’d like to cut government spending for PBS and for Planned Parenthood, but he noted he might face some push back from Congress first. “I would like ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
How Supreme Court decision could transform transgender health care
The Supreme Court seems poised to uphold a Tennessee law restricting gender transition treatments for minors. NBC News' Jo Yurcaba discusses the potential far-reaching implications of the case and ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
LPGA and USGA announce new eligibility rules for transgender golfers
Two national golf associations announced new gender eligibility policies Wednesday that bar transgender women who have gone through male puberty from participating in elite women’s competitions.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
LPGA updates policy on transgender women golfers
An LPGA policy change means transgender women who have gone through male puberty will not be allowed to compete on leading women's golf tours from next year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court skeptical of challenge to Tennessee ban on transgender youth treatments
The conservative-majority Supreme Court dives into the culture war issue of transgender rights as it weighs whether states can restrict gender transition care for minors.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Democrats don’t need to abandon transgender rights in order to win
This wasn’t a losing issue for Democrats so much as it was an ignored issue, and we can’t address concerns — unfounded or not — when we don’t even talk about them.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears major transgender rights case
The Supreme Court is weighing whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Which States Have Passed Bans on Treatment for Transgender Minors?
Transgender minors and their parents, guardians and doctors have challenged bans in 18 states, with mixed results.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
For Families of Transgender Children, Tennessee’s Ban Forces Hard Choices
The Supreme Court is hearing a legal challenge on Wednesday to the state’s ban on several forms of medical care for transgender youth.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Transgender care for minors goes before SCOTUS
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story SCOTUS to hear first case on transgender care for minors On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Alex Consani Is First Transgender Woman to Win Model of the Year
Alex Consani is a star, on TikTok and on the runway. In her speech at the Fashion Awards in London, she acknowledged the struggles of other pioneers.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year at U.K. Fashion Awards
American model Alex Consani was presented with the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards in London.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Supreme Court to confront gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Tennessee’s Ban on Transgender Care
On Wednesday, the justices will hear the marquee case of the term, a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Why Stellantis’ chief executive Carlos Tavares was axed
Portuguese boss refused to budge on pace of EV transition as cries from suppliers, workers and government grew louderFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
'One of the most difficult seasons' ends for transgender player, San José State volleyball team
The Colorado State women's volleyball team was willing to play San José State, which has a transgender player, in the Mountain West Conference tournament final, and it ended the Spartans' season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2