Tag: Transgender
Police respond to bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital
Police said a bomb threat made toward Boston Children’s Hospital on Tuesday night could be related to care offered to transgender youth. WATCH the ABC…
Florida to bar residents from using Medicaid for gender-affirming care
Gender-diverse Florida residents will not be allowed to use Medicaid to pay for puberty blockers and hormone therapy, beginning Aug. 21. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News…
‘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…
New film highlights the importance of transgender representation
Anthony Allen Ramos, GLAAD’s vice president of communications and talent, discusses the importance of transgender representation in the new Amazon Prime movie “Anything’s Possible.” source
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…
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….
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…
Trans swimmers banned from competing in women’s events
USA Today national sports columnist Christine Brennan reacts to a recent rule change by FINA, the swimming world’s governing body, that bars trans women from…
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…
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…
Transgender families in limbo after Texas directive | ABCNL
ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal speaks with transgender families directly impacted by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive that investigates parents providing gender affirming care for children….
Soul of a Nation Presents: ‘PRIDE To Be Seen’
Cara Delevingne hosts the groundbreaking special event documenting the LGBTQ+ experience and examining what it means to be seen as a member of the community….
Lia Thomas, the first openly transgender swimmer to win the NCAA, speaks out | Nightline
After Lia Thomas won the 2022 NCAA Division I championship in Women’s 500-yard freestyle, she ignited a national debate about fairness in Women’s sports, transgender…
1st transgender athlete to win NCAA championship speaks out l ABCNL
In an ABC News and ESPN exclusive, college swimmer Lia Thomas speaks out after becoming the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA division one…
Delegate Roem: “We will win and we will not let hate win, ever.” l ABCNL
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with the first out-and-seated transgender state legislator that outlines her journey to represent Virginia’s 13th district in her new memoir…
Alabama governor signs new transgender bills into law I ABCNL
Alabama Gov. Ivey signed bills that outlaw transgender health care for minors and make it illegal to teach about sexual orientation in kindergarten through fifth…
Kentucky governor vetoes bill banning transgender girls in sports
Gov. Andy Beshear joined two Republican governors who have struck down similar bills targeting trans athletes. source
Outpouring Of Support After Actor Elliot Page Announces He’s Transgender | NBC Nightly News
Actor Elliot Page, known for roles in Juno and The Umbrella Academy, shared on social media that he is transgender. In his message, Page spotlighted…
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…
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…
