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Illinois facing a culture split over transgender athlete issue

Illinois has become the latest blue state for allowing trans athletes to play women’s sports. State Republicans are actively trying to change that. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has announced it will not comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep trans athletes out of girls and women’s sports. In a public letter […]

HHS probes hospital for firing nurse who refused to give minors transgender treatments

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is investigating “major pediatric teaching hospitals” for allegedly dismissal of nurses who sought religious exemptions to avoid administering adolescent blockers and sex crosshormones to children. “The department will strongly enforce federal laws protecting these brave whistleblowers, including laws that will prevent healthcare professionals from being forced to […]

Athlete criticizes Maine transgender sports policy as DOJ files Title IX lawsuit

Maine high school athletes are opposed to state policies that allow trans athletes to compete in women’s sports. Cross-country skier Cassidy Carlisle says he has witnessed the impact of such policies firsthand. She recalls an incident from junior high school when she met a transgender student in a girl’s locker room. “As a 13-year-old girl, […]

Canada’s Immigration Lawyers ‘Overwhelmed’ with Transgender Asylum Requests from U.S.

Canadian media reported this week that immigration lawyers and LGBTQQIAAP2S+ activists had noticed a major surge in the number of requests for information from Americans identifying them as transgender claiming persecution under President Donald Trump’s administration. Gloves and emails Quote Multiple Canadian lawyers on Tuesday said they were “overwhelmed” by calls from surprised trans Americans […]