Tag

Trans Rights

All articles tagged with #trans rights

B.P.J. ruling shows liberal lawsuits face a harsher Supreme Court reality
politics17 days ago

B.P.J. ruling shows liberal lawsuits face a harsher Supreme Court reality

The Supreme Court ruled that states may bar transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams, signaling a hostile climate for liberal litigants and warning that even prior trans-right victories like Bostock may not translate to sports. The piece argues liberals should focus on political avenues to influence the judiciary and consider strategies to reshape the federal bench, as the Court under a Republican-leaning majority appears unlikely to expand trans rights in spaces involving sex distinctions.

Sen. Wiener exits SF Trans March after Gaza confrontation
politics18 days ago

Sen. Wiener exits SF Trans March after Gaza confrontation

California state Sen. Scott Wiener, a leading advocate for LGBTQ+ and transgender rights, said he was surrounded and berated by protesters at San Francisco’s Trans March who accused him of supporting genocide in Gaza, forcing him to leave for safety. He also described a separate incident at a Mission District bar where he and staff were targeted, and, as he runs for Congress, Wiener has balanced defense of Israel’s right to exist with calls for a two-state solution.

Trump-Appointed Judge Moves to Discipline DOJ Lawyers in Trans Health Subpoena Case
politics1 month ago

Trump-Appointed Judge Moves to Discipline DOJ Lawyers in Trans Health Subpoena Case

U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy, a Trump appointee, referred DOJ lawyers for disciplinary proceedings after finding their conduct showed a reckless disregard for the duty of candor in subpoenas seeking transgender health data from hospitals; the ruling cites missteps including not informing courts about deals and highlights DOJ tactics across Rhode Island and Texas, where one hospital was compelled to produce documents as another judge enforced the subpoena, signaling growing judicial pushback against the administration’s handling of trans-health subpoenas.

Murray Takes Health Secretary Post with a Guarded Stance on Trans Rights
uk-politics2 months ago

Murray Takes Health Secretary Post with a Guarded Stance on Trans Rights

James Murray is appointed UK Health Secretary after Wes Streeting resigns. A gay MP and former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Murray inherits a policy landscape shaped by Streeting’s controversial stance on puberty blockers and ongoing debates over trans rights. His own record shows a 2022 claim that trans women are women, mixed responses on trans women in sports, and, after the April 2025 Supreme Court ruling, public statements emphasizing dignity for trans people and support for a trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, while advocating that single-sex spaces align with biological sex. The article suggests scrutiny of how his leadership will influence LGBTQ+ policy in light of legal rulings and party dynamics.

Lithgow Calls Rowling’s Trans Views 'Ironic' as He Defends Empathy War
entertainment5 months ago

Lithgow Calls Rowling’s Trans Views 'Ironic' as He Defends Empathy War

John Lithgow criticized J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans stance as ironic and inexplicable during a Rotterdam IFFR discussion, tying it to a broader 'war on empathy.' He also called his eight-year contract to play Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter TV series 'insane' at 80, but praised the production team and stressed that the canon celebrates kindness and acceptance, signaling his commitment despite controversy.

Wanda Sykes Roasts Bill Maher at Golden Globes, Demands 'Less'
entertainment6 months ago

Wanda Sykes Roasts Bill Maher at Golden Globes, Demands 'Less'

Wanda Sykes used the Golden Globes stage to roast Bill Maher, telling him she’d like “a little less” from him while praising host Nikki Glaser; she also skewered Kevin Hart and Brett Goldstein, and harshly critiqued Ricky Gervais over his anti‑trans jokes, joking she’d accept the award on his behalf if he won. Sykes later announced that Gervais had won Best TV Stand‑Up and quipped he’d thank God and the trans community.

entertainment9 months ago

Emma Watson and J.K. Rowling Reaffirm Their Respect Amid Dispute

J.K. Rowling expressed her support for a parody video of Emma Watson after Watson addressed their complex relationship and her stance on trans rights, despite past disagreements over Rowling's anti-trans views. Watson emphasized her ability to cherish her personal relationships despite differing opinions, while Rowling criticized her and Daniel Radcliffe for opposing her views.