Transgender news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to the transgender community:

Legal and Political Updates

• The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in the workplace, including transgender individuals. (Source: SCOTUSblog)
• The Trump administration has announced plans to roll back Obama-era protections for transgender students in schools, allowing schools to decide whether to allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity. (Source: CNN)
• The US House of Representatives has passed the Equality Act, a bill that would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ individuals in employment, housing, credit, and other areas. The bill now heads to the Senate. (Source: The Hill)

Health and Wellness

• A new study has found that transgender individuals are at higher risk for mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, due to discrimination and stigma. (Source: The Lancet)
• The American Medical Association has issued a policy statement supporting the use of hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender individuals. (Source: AMA)
• A new study has found that transgender individuals who are able to live in their preferred gender are more likely to have better mental and physical health outcomes. (Source: Journal of the American Medical Association)

Community and Culture

• The first-ever transgender pride parade was held in Moscow, Russia, despite the country's anti-LGBTQ laws. (Source: The Guardian)
• A new documentary film, "Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen," explores the representation of transgender individuals in film and television. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new study has found that transgender individuals are more likely to be involved in the arts and creative fields than the general population. (Source: Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts)

Sports and Athletics

• The International Olympic Committee has announced that it will allow transgender athletes to compete in the Olympics without undergoing gender confirmation surgery. (Source: NBC News)
• The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced that it will allow transgender athletes to compete in college sports without undergoing gender confirmation surgery. (Source: ESPN)
• A new study has found that transgender athletes are more likely to experience discrimination and harassment in sports than cisgender athletes. (Source: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology)