The case is a bitter reminder of the ways LGBTQ people have had their identities weaponized by the courts in the past, most notoriously through a legal defense tactic known as gay or trans “panic.”

Leading Off: Republicans set the stage for further attacks on trans rights while some democrats continue to walk back support. Our top headlines as we start off the week.

Democrats say the goal is to “defuse” Republican attacks on the issue before they start and to keep their campaigns focused on affordability.

… At the Trump-centric Republican midterm convention last night in Dallas, Republicans offered up fear, paranoia, lies, false promises, and a hefty bribe to voters.

Equality Ohio gives Amy Acton a B after calling trans women men. HRC endorses multiple Democratic candidates who have taken major anti-trans votes. EITM investigates.

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) is standing by its story: the diamond-encrusted ring it gave Donald Trump was a friendly gift to mark America's 250th

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The report suggests that “gender ideology” acts as an “accelerant” for “political violence.”

A 25-year-old Spokane man is facing a felony assault charge after police say he damaged a transgender man’s South Hill home and then attacked him with a hatchet, fracturing his skull.

The Associated Press has found that the decision by the United States to slash its foreign aid funding last year has increased pregnancy complications and deaths in Nepal.

The combative Trump spokesperson, known for pushing lies and gaslighting the public from the briefing room podium, will leave at the end of August.

Researchers who spoke with The War Horse said a new study makes sense if at least some anecdotal evidence found problems in mixed-gender combat units.

NPR has learned that the Department of Health and Human Services will not be finalizing its most aggressive attempt to end gender-affirming care for youth nationally.

Official Trump policy is increasingly driven by once fringe right-wing conspiracy theories. How can we fight back?

Idaho becomes the latest "Do Not Travel" state for transgender people, raising the number of states transgender people should not travel through to 4.

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Melted ice cream, power outages, rainy weather and a Confederate flag display marred the beginning of the National Mall event.

Laverne Cox says the Trump regime's attacks on gender ideology and DEI has cost her speaking engagements and teaching jobs.