Transgender
Trans screenwriter Our Lady J condemns anti-Zionism in LGBTQ spaces: ‘Zionism is not a dirty word’
“Until the LGBTQ community distances itself from antisemitism, including antizionism, our allies will continue to fall away, and we will remain defenseless,” wrote actress and producer Our Lady J.
Trump draws criticism after joking about transgender athlete at Kennedy Center
US federal workers challenge Trump policy on gender-affirming care
Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care
DeSantis signs Florida ban on gender-affirming treatment for transgender minors
In addition to Florida, at least 14 other states have banned treatments for transgender youth.
Jewish woman inspired lawmaker's speech against anti-trans laws
Pamela Stevenson said her conversations with Zahava Kurland have made her attuned to Jewish sensibilities.
Australia to promote law banning Nazi salute in coming months
Transgender rights activists clashed with neo-Nazis in Melbourne after an anti-transgender activist sought to address supporters at the parliament building.
LGBTQ+ yeshiva to publish collection of trans Jewish legal opinions
The release of the essays comes at a time when US lawmakers are targeting trans people and their rights, in some cases instigating fights that have heavily involved rabbis and their families.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to stand down with no clear successor
After nearly 10 years at the forefront of Scottish politics, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's time is coming to a bumpy end.
Missouri Jewish leaders advocate for trans rights at state legislature
Eight bills were heard that would restrict trans children from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and limit their access to specialized medical care.
Israeli transgender boy to be transferred out of religious school - report
The 8-year-old transgender boy studying at a religious boys' school in Givat Shmuel was assigned female at birth.
Transgender woman who lost yeshiva job is excluded from YU-affiliated Orthodox synagogue
The Shenk Shul is housed at Yeshiva University, the Modern Orthodox flagship in New York City that was locked in battle with students over whether they could form an LBGTQ club.
US executes first transgender inmate
Nearly 20 years after Amber McLaughlin murdered her former girlfriend, the state of Missouri has put her to death. She is the first transgender woman to be executed in the US.
Education Min. issues first-ever guidelines for assisting LGBTQ children in school
The guidelines aim to ensure the mental well-being and emotional resilience of students struggling with various aspects of their sexuality or gender identity.
