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Kavanaugh's sports ruling marks a turning point in the transgender rights debate
politics7 days ago

Kavanaugh's sports ruling marks a turning point in the transgender rights debate

Slate argues that the Supreme Court’s decision in B.P.J. v. West Virginia—denying a trial on whether transgender girls have an advantage in girls’ sports—represents a troubling shift in how the Court treats transgender people, using language that labels trans girls as “biological males” and erases identity. The piece notes that earlier decisions acknowledged lived sex with respectful pronouns, and warns the new framing could threaten future rights around pronouns, gender markers, locker rooms, and access to care.

via Slate Magazine|
#brett-kavanaugh#gender-identity#politics
Trans Rights on the Court: A cautious shift since 2020
politics10 days ago

Trans Rights on the Court: A cautious shift since 2020

Since the 2020 ruling extending Title VII protections to transgender workers, the Supreme Court’s trajectory has tilted toward restricting transgender rights in several areas: upholding state bans on transgender women competing in women’s sports, allowing restrictions on gender‑affirming care for transgender youth and on transgender military service, and signaling that the reach of Bostock may not extend beyond employment. The court’s composition has shifted with Barrett’s appointment, public opinion has grown more divided, and momentum appears to be moving toward more restrictions despite ongoing challenges by advocates and continued litigation in related areas.

via CNN|
#bostock-v-clayton-county#politics#sports-bans
California doubles down on women's sports protections after SCOTUS ruling
politics13 days ago

California doubles down on women's sports protections after SCOTUS ruling

Following the Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling upholding state protections for women’s sports against transgender athletes, California says the decision does not alter its existing policies and highlights Gov. Newsom’s record on transgender rights. The piece covers California’s policies on transgender student athletes (AB 1266), ongoing debates and protests like Save Girls Sports near events with trans athletes such as AB Hernandez, CIF’s podium-change controversy, and related Title IX lawsuits challenging California policies.

via Fox News|
#california#note5th-tag-will-be-fine#politics
SCOTUS upholds trans girls’ sports bans, prompting vows to continue the fight
law14 days ago

SCOTUS upholds trans girls’ sports bans, prompting vows to continue the fight

The Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, upheld Idaho and West Virginia laws banning transgender girls from girls’ sports teams, signaling support for similar bans in about 25 states; proponents say the ruling is narrow and not a nationwide ban, while many states still permit inclusive policies. Trans athletes and families vow to keep advocating for fair access and safety in sports amid ongoing backlash, threats online, and concerns about enforcement and privacy.

via The Guardian|
#law#lgbtq-rights#sports-policy
Federal judge pauses Idaho bathroom law for transgender people
law28 days ago

Federal judge pauses Idaho bathroom law for transgender people

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the most punitive parts of Idaho's March bathroom law, ruling that transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using restrooms that match their gender; the order narrows enforcement by excluding single-stall restrooms and cases where no single-user option is available on the same floor, and the state plans to appeal as the broader suit proceeds.

via NBC News|
#bathrooms#civil-rights#idaho
Laverne Cox Reveals 90% Income Hit From DEI Rollbacks
general-news29 days ago

Laverne Cox Reveals 90% Income Hit From DEI Rollbacks

Laverne Cox says the Trump-era DEI rollbacks have cost her roughly 90% of her income over the past few years, forcing her to dip into savings and her retirement fund and narrowing teaching opportunities, while she warns that such discrimination jeopardizes trans rights in the U.S.—a point she echoed in a Guardian interview promoting her memoir Transcendent.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#dei-rollbacks#general-news#income-loss
Supreme Court leaves Florida gender-identity policy dispute unresolved
politics2 months ago

Supreme Court leaves Florida gender-identity policy dispute unresolved

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a Florida parents’ lawsuit alleging that a Tallahassee middle school and district officials concealed their child’s gender identity from them, arguing this violated their 14th Amendment parental rights and due process. The case was dismissed by lower courts, and the Court has previously rejected similar challenges in Wisconsin and Maryland; the decision fits into a broader national debate over transgender rights and how schools disclose gender-related information to families.

via Yahoo|
#due-process#gender-identity#parental-rights
Garfield: Watching Harry Potter Is Controversial Over Rowling's Politics
entertainment3 months ago

Garfield: Watching Harry Potter Is Controversial Over Rowling's Politics

Andrew Garfield says he recently watched the Harry Potter films for the first time and acknowledges it’s controversial because supporting the Potter universe could financially benefit JK Rowling, whose views on transgender rights he critiques; he lauds the films’ themes but won’t reward what he calls 'inhumane legislation' with his money.

via Deadline|
#andrew-garfield#controversy#entertainment