Basilisk Beckman was scrolling through Instagram earlier this month when they came upon something that piqued their curiosity: a competition for the “World’s Most Transgender Name.” The 29-year-old nonbinary person from Denver thought about their name — “Basil” for short — which they began using three years ago after joking around with friends about names… Continue reading An Online Contest Is Helping Trans People Find Joy
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In the film ‘Mutt,’ a young trans man navigates the chaos of love, life and Brooklyn
In the critically acclaimed slice-of-life film “Mutt,” a young transgender man comes face-to-face with a collection of characters from his past, during one relentless day in New York. In filmmaker Vuk Lungulov-Klotz’s subdued and thoughtful debut feature, Feña, played by Lío Mehiel, encounters his ex-boyfriend, younger sister and estranged father all for the first time… Continue reading In the film ‘Mutt,’ a young trans man navigates the chaos of love, life and Brooklyn
World chess body bars trans women from competing in women’s events
The international governing body of competitive chess is effectively banning transgender women from competing and stripping trans men of previously won women’s titles. In its guidelines for transgender competitors released Monday, the International Chess Federation, or FIDE, said players that have transitioned from male to female have “no right” to compete in the game against… Continue reading World chess body bars trans women from competing in women’s events
Court blocks Idaho law restricting trans students’ restroom use
A federal judge temporarily blocked an Idaho law requiring public school students to use the restroom corresponding to their assigned sex at birth, in a lawsuit brought by the family of a transgender middle school student. U.S. District Judge David Nye said his temporary restraining order Thursday did not weigh on the merits of the case, but… Continue reading Court blocks Idaho law restricting trans students’ restroom use
Florida district bars trans teachers from using preferred pronouns and bathrooms to comply with state law
A major Florida school district, in order to comply with state law, has issued guidance that will bar transgender employees from sharing their preferred pronouns and force trans students and staff to use group restrooms that follow their “biological sex at birth.” Orange County Public Schools — the fourth-largest district in Florida with about 209,000… Continue reading Florida district bars trans teachers from using preferred pronouns and bathrooms to comply with state law
Federal appeals court upholds ruling giving Indiana trans students key bathroom access
INDIANAPOLIS — A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that transgender students in Indiana must have access to the bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identities. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Tuesday upheld a preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana last year ordering the… Continue reading Federal appeals court upholds ruling giving Indiana trans students key bathroom access
‘I don’t know how long I can do this’: adult trans healthcare is under attack in Florida | Florida
When Angelique Cedeno, 42, decided to explore medically transitioning last May, she struggled to find a provider she trusted to guide her through the process. She met with physicians who told her they didn’t provide gender-affirming care, or asked her – unprompted – if she was suicidal. Then she found Spektrum Health, a nurse practitioner-led… Continue reading ‘I don’t know how long I can do this’: adult trans healthcare is under attack in Florida | Florida