Tag: LGBT Issues

"Secretary Mattis is a defendant in this case, he is directly bound by the injunction and he cannot change the policy that existed before President Trump issued his order," the judge said. (AP Photo/Olga R. Rodriguez)

National Security

Military ordered to begin accepting transgender recruits Jan. 1 despite Trump’s ban

Travis J. Tritten · November 29, 2017 8:08 pm

Gregg Pitts, left, and Brooks Brunson read to their son, Thomas Brunson-Pitts, 6 months, before heading to work in the morning at their home in Washington. Married in 2013, Brooks Brunson and Gregg Pitts always knew they wanted to have a family together, and were delighted when they were able to start the adoption process for their son. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Fight over religious liberty vs. LGBT rights expands to adoption

Kimberly Leonard · November 28, 2017 5:01 am

The letter to the Air Force secretary is also signed by Sen. Marco Rubio and others, requests a reversal of Leland Bohannon's punishment as well as additional training on religious rights for Air Force leadership. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

GOP senators defend military officer disciplined for refusing to sign same-sex certificate

Diana Stancy Correll · November 27, 2017 10:49 pm

According to the guide, published by the University of Oklahoma Gender and Equality Center, in addition to "she," "he," and "they," students should also be aware of "Ze," "Sie," "Zie," "Zi," "Ey," and "Per." (via Facebook).

Speech police at University of Oklahoma issue new gender-neutral pronoun guide

John Patrick · November 27, 2017 10:23 pm

Protestors gather in Times Square, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in New York. A rally was held in Times Square after President Donald Trump's announcement of a ban on transgender troops serving anywhere in the U.S. military. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Washington Secrets

Poll finds huge split between how Christians and others view transgender people

Paul Bedard · November 27, 2017 5:13 pm

Joss Ferguson, who prefers to be addressed as they, discusses preferred gender pronouns (AP Photo/Mathew Sumner)

Red Alert Politics

UNC honor code revamped with gender-neutral language

Isaiah Denby · November 26, 2017 5:01 am

The demand for gender affirmation surgeries has rapidly increased in the past few years. This year alone, transgender surgeries have increased by nearly 20 percent. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Red Alert Politics

Drexel University starts medical fellowship for transgender surgery training

Isaiah Denby · November 25, 2017 3:06 pm

Students participate in a privilege walk. (Photo via Facebook)

Augusta University hosts privilege walk for whites to address their life advantages

Isaiah Denby · November 24, 2017 8:22 pm

California State University, Long Beach is looking for someone "with an expertise in the fluid and contingent nature of gender and sexuality." (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Red Alert Politics

California university seeking new ‘trans studies’ professor

Isaiah Denby · November 24, 2017 5:01 am

Cover of the Jay Z inspired syllabus (from Issuu).

Red Alert Politics

Jay-Z-inspired syllabus praised by University of Kansas

Isaiah Denby · November 23, 2017 7:23 pm

At issue in Masterpiece is the constitutionality of Colorado's public accommodations law forcing cake baker Jack Phillips to create speech that defies his religious beliefs by making a cake for a gay wedding. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Supreme Court grants Trump administration time for argument in Colorado cake baker case

Ryan Lovelace · November 21, 2017 10:51 pm

The proposed ban has triggered ongoing federal lawsuits in D.C., Maryland, California and Washington state. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

National Security

Second federal judge blocks Trump’s transgender military ban

Travis J. Tritten · November 21, 2017 10:21 pm