Topics :: anti-trans discrimination

The Push for ENDA Continues

By Antoinette Weil | Thursday May 23, 2013
Though gay activists have seen incredible strides regarding LGBT rights over the past few years, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act has yet to be signed into law, despite it being introduced in almost every Congress since 1994.

Smith College Says No to Trans Students

By Conswella Bennett | Saturday Apr 27, 2013
Despite its reputation as a bastion for strong women, Smith College officials have rejected applications from transwomen -- a policy that many students and alumni protest.

Louisiana Politician Wants to Legalize LGBT Workplace Discrimination

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Apr 17, 2013
A GOP Louisiana state legislator introduced a bill on Tuesday that would make it illegal for LGBT workers to file discrimination against employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Windy City Organizes First-Ever Trans Month of Action

By Christine Malcom | Sunday Apr 7, 2013
University of Illinois Chicago Division of Community Health Services kicked off the Windy City’s first Trans Month of Action with an open forum on Health, Healthcare and the Trans Community.

Insurance Giant OKs Surgery for FTM Emerson Student

By David Perry | Thursday Mar 14, 2013
When Emerson University denied FTM student Donnie Collins’ top surgery, his frat brothers were quick to pick up the cause. Now, under media scrutiny, Aetna has agreed to cover the costs.

25,000 Support Six-Year-Old Trans Girl Facing Discrimination

By Lindsay King- Miller | Tuesday Mar 12, 2013
The family of a Colorado transgender six-year-old is standing firm in their refusal to return their child to school unless she is allowed to use the girls’ restroom. And more than 25,000 have lent their support via a Change.org petition.

Action Day at the State House for Transgender Equal Access

By Winnie McCroy | Monday Jan 14, 2013
The MTPC and the Transgender Equal Right Coalition invite the transgender community and allies to participate in a Community Action Day on Jan. 17 at the Massachusetts State House.

Queens Woman Files Trans Discrimination Lawsuit Against NYC HRA

By David Perry | Friday Dec 21, 2012
Alleged harassment by the New York City Human Resources Administration against transgender woman Jolie Estrella has led to a lawsuit filed against the city.

Transgendered Student to Return to Kan. Elementary School

By Jason St. Amand | Friday Dec 14, 2012
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund recently helped a transgendered girl, 12, be readmitted to her school after she was prohibited from wearing girls’ clothes and being called by her preferred name.

2 ESPN Radio Hosts Suspended for Comments Over Transgender Basketball Player

By Jason St. Amand | Thursday Dec 13, 2012
Two ESPN radio hosts have been suspended after making comments about a 50-year-old transgender basketball player who made her college basketball debut earlier this month.