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Transgender Service Members Sue Over Planned Ban On Trans People In Military

5:36pm August 09, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The five service members argue that the directive — announced via Trump tweet — is destabilizing and harmful. The policy hasn't been enacted by the Pentagon while it waits for White House guidance.

President Trump, flanked by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. (left), and David Perdue, R-Ga., speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Wednesday during the unveiling of legislation that would place new limits on legal immigration.

With His Back Against The Wall, Trump Again Turns To Grievance Politics

4:44pm August 05, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

After six months of no major legislative achievements and amid sliding poll numbers, President Trump is working to keep his loyal supporters behind him with a return to the culture wars.

A scene from "Madam," a new music video by Pakistani singer Jimmy Khan.

'Madam' Will Make You Dance — And Think Twice About Transgender People

10:55am August 03, 2017

by Diaa Hadid

Progress is being made on transgender rights in Pakistan. But a new music video by a popular singer shows the discrimination that persists.

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus at the state Capitol in April 2017. Straus opposes efforts by other powerful Republicans to pass a 'bathroom bill' that would affect transgender people.

Texas Republican Bucks His Party To Block 'Bathroom Bill'

5:00am August 03, 2017

by Ben Philpott

In Texas, every statewide elected official is Republican and the GOP controls the legislature. But efforts to restrict bathroom access for transgender people show a party that's far from united.

Q Daily, 11, said he'd prefer not to grow up. But he is now on the cusp of middle school, adolescence and facing his changing body. And for a transgender child, this time of life is particularly complex.

A Transgender Child Faces Growing Up

7:27am July 08, 2017

by Yasmeen Khan

We first met Q Daily two years ago. Now he's 11, just finished fifth grade, and as a transgender child, is facing big questions not only about his body, but also about his role in the world.

Kelly Jenkins prepares frogs for her students to dissect.

Transgender Teachers Talk About Their Experiences At School

6:00am June 15, 2017

by Gabrielle Emanuel

There's been a lot of national attention on transgender students this school year. Here's a look at the lives and careers of two transgender teachers.

Max, 13 years old, identifies as agender — neither male nor female.

A New Generation Overthrows Gender

8:58am May 02, 2017

by Jon Brooks

Parents, schools and elected officials are working to catch up and adapt to the needs of children and teens who don't fit into familiar gender categories.

Julian Harris (left) tells Tor Des Roches what he can expect as he begins medically transitioning from female to male.

Is This Going To Make Me A Different Person? Gender Transition Questions Answered

4:33pm April 18, 2017

by Connor Donevan

Tor Des Roches is medically transitioning from female to male. Julian Harris already has and remembers how "one day you're getting sir'd and he'd, and the next day you're getting she'd and her'd."

In their new ad, Vicks tells the story of an adopted girl and her mother figure, Gauri Sawant, a transgendered woman who was born a boy.

Health & Safety

'Mummy' Is Transgender: A New Commercial Is The Talk Of India

7:00am April 15, 2017

by Chhavi Sachdev

It's a story of an orphan. And her beloved "mummy" — who is a transgender woman. The ad from Vicks has become a viral sensation.

Harrison Browne, hockey player for the Buffalo Beauts and the first openly transgender athlete, announces his retirement.

First Openly Transgender Professional Team Athlete Retires

3:27pm March 17, 2017

by Laura Roman

Harrison Browne announced his retirement from the National Women's Hockey League. He says the support since coming out last October, has been overwhelming.

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