Search Results: transgender people (1586)

[…] Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) under the guidance of Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration has made a mockery of the medical profession with its history of widely debunked and irresponsible actions, which harm everyone in the state. This latest attack serves no purpose except to take lifesaving medical care away from transgender Floridians.”

[…] harassment and trans people sometimes being unfairly reported and banned. “It sends a strong message of acceptance when a platform like Tinder clearly tells its users that transgender people are welcome,” said Nick Adams, director of GLAAD’s Transgender Media Program. “Trans people who use Tinder are, like all other users, looking to form relationships and […]

[…] against discrimination and for LGBTQ employees, it would: Still be legal under federal law for stores and restaurants to discriminate against LGBTQ people. Still be legal for transgender people to be harassed in restrooms and gyms. Still be legal for federally funded programs, including hospitals, colleges and adoption agencies, to discriminate against LGBTQ people. WHAT […]

[…] Comedian Jaye McBride shares her reflections on how comedy can connect and heal in this moment, as it has for her. I never used to talk about being transgender on stage. Even though I started comedy as a trans woman, I didn’t want to be pigeon-holed as a ‘trans comedian.’ I wanted to be known […]

[…] elections while many cities are hosting local elections. These elections are critical in protecting and advancing the rights of LGBTQ Americans. Among LGBTQ voters, members of the transgender and non-binary communities may face unique barriers to participation. Particularly in regard to voter ID laws that may complicate the process of registering to vote or […]

The 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards nominees include diverse and compelling stories about transgender and nonbinary people, including three shows created by transgender people.

[…] the annual celebration has since expanded in reach to include festivals, public forums and celebrations across the country, far too often the contributions of black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people are often left out of the picture. From civil rights leader Bayard Rustin to community advocate Mandy Carter to well-renowned inventor George Washington Carver, […]

[…] to community is so important because it’s often trans folk with intersecting minority identities who face the bulk of the violence towards the community. 85% of known transgender homicide victims in 2017 were misgendered in initial reports of their deaths. We must work together to report accurately and fairly when covering this epidemic. Our […]