US Olympic, Paralympic officials ban transgender women athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Baylor University rejects grant over LGBTQIA+ advocacy requirements
Baylor University announced on Wednesday that it has rescinded its acceptance of a grant intended to research inclusion and belonging in the church.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.
Biles apologizes after clash with Gaines over trans athletes: 'It didn’t help for me to get personal'
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles apologized after a heated social media exchange with OutKick host Riley Gaines over transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Austin LGBTQ+ advocates oppose gender-defining bill awaiting Gov. Abbott's approval
Proponents call it the “Women’s Bill of Rights," but LGBTQ+ advocates worry this bill could be used to discriminate, specifically, against those who identify as trans.
Taylor Pride says mayor rejected annual pride proclamation
During the first week of Pride Month, Taylor Pride said the mayor denied its pride proclamation. Tensions regarding pride are nothing new in Taylor.
Jonathan Joss shooting: Murder suspect released after posting bond
The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.
Texas lawmakers approve strict definition of male and female in state records
The Texas Senate passed House Bill 229, which strictly defines "woman" and "man" based on reproductive organs, in a 20-11 party-line vote.
Appeals court rules Texas library can remove books based on content
A federal appeals court ruled that public library patrons in Llano County, Texas, cannot challenge the removal of books and do not have a First Amendment right to information from a public library.
Texas House passes two bills concerning gender, sex; time running out on other bills
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature as because by the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. However, debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on Monday.
Supreme Court allows Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.
UPenn violated Title IX over transgender athlete participation, Trump administration finds
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
Jiggly Caliente, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star, dies after infection resulting in leg amputation
Jiggly Caliente, who first found fame on "RuPaul's Drag Race" in 2011, has died just days after experiencing a "serious health setback" that resulted in the loss of her leg.
Federal court halts Trump’s transgender passport restrictions
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from banning the use of “X" gender markers on passports, siding with the ACLU and LGBTQ+ plaintiffs who argued the policy was discriminatory.
Texas A&M's 'Draggieland' allowed to proceed after judge rules against drag ban
A U.S. district judge has blocked a drag show ban put into place by the Texas A&M University System board of regents, that should allow its annual “Draggieland" event to be held this week.