Attorney criticizes Mountain West for its investigation of a transgender volleyball player

Attorney criticizes Mountain West for its investigation of a transgender volleyball player

The controversy surrounding transgender volleyball players at San Jose State University (SJSU) resurfaced last week. Reports indicate that the Mountain West Conference (MWC) hired the same law firm to investigate claims of misconduct by transgender athletes while simultaneously employing them to advocate for those athletes’ eligibility in court regarding conference tournaments. A statement from the […]

Elliot Page reveals his first public relationship after coming out as a transgender man

Elliot Page reveals his first public relationship after coming out as a transgender man

Elliot Page and Julia Shipplett are making headlines as they share glimpses of their new romance. The “X-Men” actor posted a delightful selfie with Shipplett, known for her role in “overcompensation,” on Instagram. He didn’t dive into details about their relationship, but the post featured a rainbow emoji and a double heart emoji, adding a […]

How psychiatry and activism shaped the idea of ‘transgender children’

How psychiatry and activism shaped the idea of 'transgender children'

In April 2007, a significant number of Americans tuned into ABC’s 20/20 when Barbara Walters introduced the concept of “transgender children.” This segment featured young Jazz Jennings and discussed the experiences of those assigned one gender but identifying as another. It was a moment when many began to grasp this new reality, albeit without fully […]

Transgender Suspect in Missouri Tesla Incident Faces 30-Year Prison Sentence

Transgender Suspect in Missouri Tesla Incident Faces 30-Year Prison Sentence

Owen McIntyre, a 19-year-old, faces a potential 30-year prison sentence for allegedly bombing a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri. McIntyre is accused of targeting two electric vehicles at the dealership back in March. Reports indicate he was labeled as “transgender” by authorities recently. The teenager, who was undergoing gender-affirming care during the incident, denied […]

Planned Parenthood encourages transgender men to undergo cervical cancer screenings

Planned Parenthood encourages transgender men to undergo cervical cancer screenings

Awareness Campaign for Transgender Men’s Health A social media post from Planned Parenthood’s Southern New England affiliate drew attention after it encouraged transgender men—biologically female—to seek cervical cancer screenings during Men’s Health Month. The Facebook post stated, “It’s Men’s Health Month, which means highlighting all men’s health needs. Trans men are male and need screening […]

Colorado reaches an agreement in lawsuit with religious camp regarding transgender policies

Colorado reaches an agreement in lawsuit with religious camp regarding transgender policies

Colorado Exempts Religious Camps from New Gender Identity Regulations Colorado has officially agreed to exempt religious children’s camps from the state’s transgender accommodation licensing requirements following a federal lawsuit from a Christian camp. In a recent settlement shared with media outlets, the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) announced it would not require Camp Idrahaje […]