Community News and Opinion
Pro Choice and Trans Rights Intertwine
If US Supreme court overturns 1973 reproductive rights decision Roe Vs Wade, could trans rights be next on chopping block?...
Voice Training Digital Apps Needed
A gender appropriate voice is crucial for many transpeople. Help may be on the way. https://phys.org/news/2022-04-transgender-gender-diverse-people-benefit.html
What is Queerbaiting?
English Singer/Songwriter Harry Styles femme dressing has been decried by some as just a marketing gimmick. Is it true? https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/04/28/harry-styles-accused-of-queerbaiting-but-what-is-queerbaiting
Transyouth Bashing: Conservative Cynical Powerplay
Multistate legislature attempts to criminalize transyouth and their parents continues unabated: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/15/politics/anti-transgender-legislation-2021/index.html
Strands For Trans Promotes Supportive Hair Care Businesses
A campaign to make salons and barber shops a safe space, more sensitive and friendly to trans needs: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/strands-trans-built-movement-transgender-friendly-barbershops-rcna20520
Trans Can Work Reaches Out to San Diego
Trans Can Work (TCW), the workforce development organization, recently held a Meet and Greet here at the ACLU office in Hillcrest. Executive Board members in attendance included Toni Newman (Board Chair), Dr. Andrea Cubitt...
US Govt Agencies To Improve Travel Screening
The Transportation Security Admin (TSA) and Customs Border Protection (CBP) are upgrading security processes to be more respectful of transgender travelers:...
Multi-State attempts to criminalize youth gendercare
A number of state legislatures considering proposals to penalize health care providers who help transchildren and teens...
Proposed Calif Legislation: Sanctuary for Transchildren
As numerous states criminalize medical care for transgender children, California proposes legislation to offer them refuge: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/bill-promotes-california-us-refuge-transgender-youth-rcna20598