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#caitlyn-jenner
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Caitlyn Jenner whines that her passport now says she's "male" after supporting Trump's reelection - LGBTQ Nation

Caitlyn Jenner discussed her struggles with travel due to Trump's anti-trans policies while expressing continued support for him.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Caitlyn Jenner Complains Trump's Anti-Trans Policy Screwing Her Over And Trump Is Ignoring Her Pleas

Caitlyn Jenner expresses frustration over Trump's anti-trans policies affecting her passport situation, while still supporting him.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Caitlyn Jenner whines that her passport now says she's "male" after supporting Trump's reelection - LGBTQ Nation

Caitlyn Jenner discussed her struggles with travel due to Trump's anti-trans policies while expressing continued support for him.
fromQueerty
7 hours ago

From Madonna mayhem to OF age gaps, we're having a very gay group chat - Queerty

Madonna's surprise new single has taken the queer community by storm, showcasing her continued relevance and ability to connect with fans through her music.
SF LGBT
LGBT
fromJezebel
13 hours ago

Girl Code, Interrupted

Breaking girl code for romance leads to public backlash and highlights societal pressures on women to prioritize relationships over friendships.
SOMA, SF
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 hours ago

Anti-AI activist charged with firebombing home of gay OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - LGBTQ Nation

A suspect was arrested for a firebombing attempt on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, driven by fears of artificial intelligence.
Women
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why work still sucks for women

Women face significant workplace challenges, including the gender pay gap, leadership barriers, harassment, and unpaid domestic work responsibilities.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
Social justice

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
LGBT
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Boston activists warn of impact from Olympic policy banning trans women, intersex athletes

The IOC's new policy bars transgender women from women's events, reviving controversial sex testing practices and raising concerns among activists.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Republican attempt to erase trans women could derail long-awaited Smithsonian museum

Exclusion of transgender women from the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum faces opposition from the Democratic Women's Caucus and threatens bipartisan support.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
LGBT
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Boston activists warn of impact from Olympic policy banning trans women, intersex athletes

The IOC's new policy bars transgender women from women's events, reviving controversial sex testing practices and raising concerns among activists.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Can We Claim a Glorious Matriarchal Reality?

Christina Rivera's 'MY OCEANS' expresses deep emotions about Earth's ecosystems and the importance of female creativity in a care-based society.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
Social media marketing
fromMedium
1 day ago

I watched the manosphere documentary; here is how design is making things worse.

The manosphere thrives on toxic online communities that promote misogyny and anti-feminism, driven by algorithms rewarding controversial content.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth

Access to gender-affirming treatment can be limited even in supportive states due to individual hospital policies.
#adhd
fromFast Company
2 days ago
Mental health

For women, gender disparities in ADHD diagnoses can be deadly

Recent research indicates that girls with ADHD are often underdiagnosed, leading to significant mental health challenges.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago
Psychology

Do Women With ADHD Cheat More?

Women with ADHD are more likely to engage in infidelity due to impulsivity and dopamine-seeking behaviors.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 days ago

For women, gender disparities in ADHD diagnoses can be deadly

Recent research indicates that girls with ADHD are often underdiagnosed, leading to significant mental health challenges.
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Women Crossing/ Liminality

E4TT explores women's immigration and identity in a multimedia chamber music concert featuring new works by Juhi Bansal, Vivian Fung, and Pamela Z, among others.
Berlin music
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

This trans lawmaker won't set foot in the U.S. until Trump is gone: He "fuels violence worldwide" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
US politics

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
LGBT

Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

This trans lawmaker won't set foot in the U.S. until Trump is gone: He "fuels violence worldwide" - LGBTQ Nation

Erika Hilton refuses to visit the U.S. under Trump's administration due to fears for her safety as a transgender individual.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

A confrontation occurred at Chatterbox bar in Indianapolis between Trump supporters and staff, leading to ejection and social media backlash.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

Higher self-esteem in LGBTQ+ teens helps manage anxiety during high school transitions, while openness among cisgender peers improves social well-being.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

Saoirse Stone, a trans teacher, is leaving Florida due to discriminatory laws affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in education.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Watch: Legal adviser helps undercover reporter pretend to be gay for asylum claim

A BBC reporter, posing as a former student wanting to remain in the UK, met one of those advisers, Tanisa Khan. For a fee, she offered to provide evidence to support the fake claim that he was gay.
UK politics
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

Zoe Trafford's experience highlights ongoing issues in women's healthcare, particularly regarding endometriosis and the need for better listening by medical professionals.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

What we call sex work and what it says about society

Sex work has been represented and regulated throughout history, reflecting societal attitudes and moral discourses.
Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Labels protect us': Olivia Nervo wants reproductive coercion to be a standalone offence she is not alone

Reproductive coercion is a significant issue that needs recognition in family courts, as highlighted by Olivia Nervo's experience.
fromApaonline
1 week ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
Women in technology
fromForbes
1 day ago

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Degendering of English

The most obvious example is the adoption of the singular 'they' to replace clunky constructions like 'he or she' and 'he/she.' Language purists argue that this is ungrammatical, even though 'they' has been employed in just this way by authors as diverse as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Austen, Dickinson, and Shaw.
Typography
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

The parents rights movement has never cared about empowering all parents. Just conservative ones. - LGBTQ Nation

Parents cannot control all external influences on their children, but they can guide them in developing critical-thinking skills.
Relationships
fromQueerty
8 months ago

What is a pillow princess & how do you know if you are one? - Queerty

Pillow princesses prefer receiving in bed, not necessarily indicating laziness, but rather personal preference in sexual dynamics.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

The government will publish new guidance on single-sex spaces after elections on May 7, based on biological sex definitions.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trump's new FBI budget targets LGBTQ+ "terrorists" to combat "gender extremism" - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration's NSPM-7 equates gender extremism with domestic terrorism, targeting transgender individuals and dissenting political beliefs.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Let's talk about sex in a world of porn | Letter

Straight male authors should embrace writing about sex, but the urgent conversation on sexual knowledge and pleasure is happening outside of literature.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Media coverage of violence against women reaches dismal' low, report finds

The proportion of articles that include terms relating to misogynistic abuse dropped to a dismal 1.3% of all global online news in 2025, the lowest level in that period.
Women in technology
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

One year on: how landmark ruling on single-sex spaces has changed lives

The supreme court ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex, impacting access to women-only services.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

He brutally killed his trans girlfriend while she slept. Now he's facing the consequences. - LGBTQ Nation

Deandre Bell was arrested for allegedly murdering Davonta Curtis, a Black transgender woman, with a hammer and stealing her belongings.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

NYC Pride grand marshal Peppermint says this year's focus must include trans people's humanity

Peppermint will serve as grand marshal for the 2026 NYC Pride March amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and cultural backlash.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
4 days ago

There's a curious phenomenon happening in the marketing industry. Is it a sign of 'masculinization'?

Marketing is experiencing a rebranding trend to attract more men, with traditional roles being given technical titles.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

The Feminine as Structural Problem

The deeper I go, the more feminist I become! Yet my experience of academic philosophy has largely disclosed the opposite: a discipline that solemnly declares its devotion to openness proves curiously unsettled by me as a woman.
Philosophy
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Have the Holy Trinity of Sex Problems. I Know What Would Solve Them, but I'm Too Scared to Try.

Exploring sexual orientation can involve complex feelings and societal pressures, especially regarding bisexuality and the fear of judgment.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Feminists began raising the alarm about the manosphere decades ago and we were ignored | Laurie Penny

Misogyny has been treated as a non-issue for years, despite its serious implications and the rise of online harassment.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.
#tradwife
Women in technology
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Psychologists Found Something Horrible About the Kind of Men Seeking Trad Wives

The tradwife movement's appeal to men is linked to hostile sexism and heightened religiosity, challenging initial assumptions about traditional values.
Women in technology
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

The #TradWife movement attracts men with hostile sexism, revealing a troubling dynamic of resentment towards women.
Women in technology
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Psychologists Found Something Horrible About the Kind of Men Seeking Trad Wives

The tradwife movement's appeal to men is linked to hostile sexism and heightened religiosity, challenging initial assumptions about traditional values.
Women in technology
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

The #TradWife movement attracts men with hostile sexism, revealing a troubling dynamic of resentment towards women.
#trans-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
LGBT

Family of trans college student flees Idaho after state passes draconian anti-trans law - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Family of trans college student flees Idaho after state passes draconian anti-trans law - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's new law criminalizes restroom use for trans individuals, prompting families like the Devitts to leave the state.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
fromQueerty
4 days ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

EHRC updates guidance on how to apply supreme court ruling on gender

The EHRC updated its guidance on gender following government feedback to clarify the implementation of the supreme court ruling on biological sex.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Donald Trump isn't obsessed with trans issues. He's obsessed with applause. - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump frequently expresses negative views on transgender women in sports, seeking validation from others during public interactions.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

After Years of Waiting, She Wanted to Start Gender-Affirming Care. Politics Interfered. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

I'm a pub cook. I don't make a lot of money. And I can't do insurance through my spouse - so Medicaid it is. I just want a doctor to help guide me with a medical thing. How is it crazy to want that?
Healthcare
#gender-identity
LGBT
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination

Recent decisions limit protections for federal workers regarding gender identity discrimination and bathroom use.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination

Recent decisions limit protections for federal workers regarding gender identity discrimination and bathroom use.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 days ago

Caitlyn Jenner says she's a 'hypocrite' for accepting Woman of the Year award

Here I am fighting the battle to keep biological men out of women's sports because it's not right... and I want to protect women. I started thinking what a hypocrite I am, trying to keep biological men out of women's sports, but I'm a biological man, and they gave me Glamour's Woman of the Year award.
LGBT
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

26 Social Burdens Women Shoulder That Are Completely Exhausting

Putting on makeup. Like, we're supposed to disguise ourselves; otherwise, people think we didn't take this outing seriously, didn't care enough, or didn't act professionally. In some ways, beauty standards are social obligations. Keeping up with nails, clothes, hair, etc., that's almost an expectation in some relationships.
Women
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Compulsory heterosexuality is thwarting pleasure & hindering gender liberation. We can change that. - LGBTQ Nation

Trans women can deconstruct femininity built around male desire and reconstruct authentic womanhood through self-directed pleasure and relationships centered on mutual connection rather than male validation.
#bathroom-bills
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

He beat a trans woman & said he hopes Trump kills all trans people. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Andre Karlow received a seven-year prison sentence after conviction for violently attacking a trans woman in a hate crime.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Supermodel says only women can be bisexual: "Double standards exist for us all" - LGBTQ Nation

Jessica White's statement that bisexuality is acceptable for women but not men sparked controversy and amplified biphobic attitudes, with experts attributing such stigma to toxic masculinity and rigid gender expectations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

She was fired for acknowledging trans people exist. Now she's fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Melissa McCoul filed a lawsuit alleging Texas A&M violated her First Amendment and due process rights after firing her for teaching that transgender people exist.
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