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‘For trans people, it’s safety and security.’: Mia on gender affirming surgeries l ABCNL

ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth explores the barriers transgender people face in order to get gender affirming surgeries which are deemed as medically necessary by the…

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Rise in anti-LGBTQ+ harassment and attacks have communities on edge | Nightline

Some Pride month events across the country, like Drag Queen Story Hours, have been targeted by far-right protestors. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: https://abc.go.com/shows/nightline ALSO AVAILABLE ON…

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Most transgender women barred from high-level international swimming competitions | Nightline

A new ruling by the international swimming federation means transgender women athletes that transitioned after the age of 12 can’t compete in high-level international competitions….

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Trans athlete debate ‘fraught with issues of inclusion’: Christine Brennan l ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about FINA’s vote to restrict transgender athletes from participating in international women’s swimming…

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First-of-its-kind clothing line honors transgender girls’ sense of identity l ABCNL

ABC News’ Em Nguyen spoke with two trans girls about RUBIES, a unique clothing line made specifically for trans girls, and how it helped them…

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International Swimming Federation bans trans women from competitions

FINA, the swimming world’s governing body, voted to only allow women who have transitioned by the age of 12 to compete in international races like…

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Transgender activists on celebrating Trans joy | Nightline

Aiden Mann, a UPS delivery guy and viral TikToker, who began transitioning when he was 24 shared his story. Diamond Stylz is advocating for trans…

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Trans man shares his story on Transgender Visibility Day

Deke Wilson says he tries to be “an open book” when people ask him questions about his transition and life as a trans man. WATCH…

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Trans athlete wins swimming title

The University of Pennsylvania swimmer has become the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I championship, igniting fresh controversy. ABC News’ Mona Kosar…

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The Rundown: Top headlines today: March 18, 2022

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7 EST & 9 EST WATCH the ABC News…

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Jeffrey Tambor Wins Best Actor in a Comedy Series – 2015 Critics’ Choice TV Awards | A&E

“Transparent” star Jeffrey Tambor accepts the award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, presented by Angie Harmon and Josh Holloway, at the 5th Annual…

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Comedian Dave Chappelle remains under fire for his Netflix special, LGBTQ comments

After years of controversial performances, many said the comments Chapelle made about the Trans community in his special, “The Closer,” went too far. WATCH NIGHTLINE…

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‘It was like a dream’: Trans advocate Jazz Jennings on gender confirmation surgery

The star of TLC’s “I Am Jazz” began her transition at the age of five and is now 18 and in her senior year of…

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Jeffrey Tambor on the Red Carpet | 22nd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards | A&E

“Transparent” nominee Jeffrey Tambor checks in on the red carpet at the 22nd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards (December 2016). #CriticsChoice See the full list of…

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Caitlyn Jenner under fire for comments on transgender athletes

Jenner said she doesn’t think trans girls should be allowed to compete in female sports. source

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Transgender teen wins school bathroom case

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer discusses the Supreme Court rejecting a Virginia school board’s appeal trying to reinstate its ban on transgender students using bathrooms consistent…

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Meet the transgender Miss USA contestant set to make pageant history

Miss Nevada USA Kataluna Enriquez said, “It’s OK to not be OK sometimes.” SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News…

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‘Pose’ star Dominique Jackson discusses mentoring queer youth of color | Nightline

Jackson said that playing her character Elektra on “Pose” resurfaced personal trauma. The show’s iconic star Billy Porter shared last month that he’s secretly lived…

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Ashton Mota: Author and Advocate for Transgender & Non-Binary People | Voices Magnified | A&E

Author and advocate Ashton Mota (he/him) talks about his mission to increase visibility for transgender and non-binary people through his book, “A Kids Book About…

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Kim Petras is breaking barriers as music’s new pop princess l Nightline

Petras discusses how her identity as a trans woman has shaped her music but does not define her. She talks about working with Paris Hilton,…

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