Montana Supreme Court Permits Trans Individuals to Obtain IDs Reflecting Their Gender Identity
The Montana Supreme Court recently made a significant decision regarding transgender rights, allowing individuals in Montana who identify as transgender to change their birth certificates and driver’s licenses to reflect their chosen “gender identity.” In a 5-2 ruling, the high court upheld a previous injunction against a 2022 law that mandated that IDs and birth […]
Boebert replies after Chappelle objects to Capitol selfie caption about gender
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) responded to claims that she “weaponized” her social media interactions with comedian Dave Chappelle, arguing that Chappelle had already jumped into the political fray regarding transgender issues. Boebert stated, “Dave Chappelle can do a little counseling session on NPR,” referencing Chappelle’s remarks about a post where they appeared together in the […]
Trump is urged by America First Legal to investigate the gender policy in an Alaskan district.
Doctor warns of risks of transgender care for minors and marijuana legalization Dr. Janet Nesheiwat, a family and emergency physician, has shared her concerns regarding a recent federal judge’s ruling about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on “sex denial treatment” for minors. She highlights the importance of a thorough social and psychological assessment before any […]
Medi-Cal under scrutiny for financing gender care for undocumented immigrants
According to a watchdog group, undocumented immigrants in California are receiving gender reassignment procedures and hormone therapy, reportedly funded by taxpayers at a low cost. Chris Rufo, a Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, shared in a video that some undocumented individuals are obtaining transgender medical care via California’s Medi-Cal program. This program ensures health insurance […]
School in Indiana Resolves Lawsuit After Dismissing Counselor for Gender Policy
Indiana School District Settles Lawsuit for $195,000 An Indiana school district has agreed to pay $195,000 in a lawsuit filed by a school counselor who was dismissed for publicly opposing the district’s gender identity policy. Kathy McCord, a veteran school counselor at Pendleton Heights High School, was terminated after she answered a reporter’s inquiries about […]
Brandon Pfaadt wears pink laces for his brother’s gender reveal.
Big news: it’s a girl! During Saturday’s game against the Phillies, Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Puffert sported pink shoelaces, signaling a special occasion. This wasn’t just any game for Puffert; he had a significant reason for his bold choice. He wore those pink laces to reveal the gender of his brother’s soon-to-arrive baby in Kentucky. In […]
Questionable Treatments: Federal insurance code exists for ‘hit by a duck,’ yet none for gender detransition
In the United States, medical insurance claims rely on a government standard for diagnostic coding, intended to categorize nearly every possible injury or health condition. Yet, notably absent from the over 70,000 codes is a specific category for those patients who regret medical interventions related to transgender care. This gap becomes more pronounced when you […]
DOJ looks into LAUSD for concealing gender identity policy from parents
The Los Angeles Unified School District, which is the second-largest school district in the U.S. and serves over 500,000 students, is facing federal scrutiny. This follows a policy wherein faculty can keep students’ gender identities from their parents, a situation federal officials say might be linked to a student’s suicide. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights […]
U.S. Education Department withdraws Title IX agreements regarding gender identity with schools
Department of Education Rescinds Gender Identity Settlement Agreements The U.S. Department of Education has officially revoked prior settlement agreements with various school districts and universities regarding Title IX interpretations related to gender identity. On Monday, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced this decision, contending that earlier agreements—often mandating the use of specific pronouns and […]
Agreement on children’s gender transitions falls apart. We need to safeguard kids.
In early March, the Supreme Court criticized California for requiring schools to keep students’ gender transitions secret from their parents. The legal aspects of this situation are quite significant, but they also highlight deeper societal divides regarding how we should address children’s experiences with gender distress. Plus, they raise questions about how public health officials […]