Biden signs order in support of trans athletes
On Joe Biden’s first day in office, he signed an executive order, prohibiting discrimination against trans students, thus ensuring them access to single-sex spaces and sports facilities.
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US defence leader supports overturning trans military ban
General Lloyd Austin has publicly spoken out in support of Biden’s plans to overturn the ban on transgender people joining the military.
Biden to restore trans bathroom protections
Newly elected US president, Joe Biden, has vowed to restore bathroom protections for the country’s trans community, which were enforced under Obama’s presidency but later scrapped by Donald Trump.
Biden signs order protecting LGBTQ+ people from discrimination
After being sworn in as US president yesterday, Joe Biden has issued a handful of executive orders to improve LGBTQ+ equality, including one which will protect LGBTQ+ Americans from discrimination.
Dr Rachel Levine made US health secretary
Dr Rachel Levine, a trans woman who currently serves as Pennsylvania’s top health official, has been selected by newly elected US president, Joe Biden, to become his assistant health secretary.
Athletes hopeful Biden will reverse anti-trans regulations
American trans athletes are hopeful Joe Biden will begin to challenge the increasing number of regulations which prevent trans people from participating in sporting categories which align with their gender identity.
Final Trump ruling allows for LGBTQ+ discrimination
Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially adopted new regulations, allowing recipients of government HHS grants to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people.