US trans student wins discrimination lawsuit
A trans student has won a discrimination case against his Minnesota school.
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20 US states file bills targeting trans people
At least 20 American states have recently filed anti-trans bills, the majority of which aim to limit trans youth’s access to gender-affirming healthcare or their participation in school sports.
Two US states introduce bills against trans athletes
Minnesota and Utah have both introduced bills this week which aim to prevent trans students from participating in school sports.
Trans athlete sues USA Powerlifting
JayCee Cooper, a 33-year-old trans woman from Minneapolis, is suing USA Powerlifting after she was banned from competing in state championships.
US Supreme Court rejects anti-trans appeal
The US Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Oregon based parents who wanted to prevent transgender school students from using single sex spaces.
Gender non-conforming youth more likely to use drugs or alcohol before sex
A new study, conducted by Brianna S McMichael and published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, found gender non-conforming youth – including trans, genderqueer and non-binary communities – were more likely to have consumed alcohol or taken substances before sexual activities.
New trans inclusive ruling for students in Minnesota
A court in Minnesota, US, ruled that schools must allow trans students to use gendered facilities that they feel best aligns with their gender identity.