We Will Not Be Forced Back into the Closet: A Statement from the KC Trans Community

As the murder rate against trans people reaches an all-time high, a hate group infamous for inciting violence on campuses nationwide hosted a rally against trans people at the University of Missouri – Kansas City on Thursday, April 11, 2019. This was attended by off-campus reactionaries, some even calling for the eradication of trans people. The admin, campus police and KCPD ignored requests from the student body to protect those most at risk, and instead went after the trans students who were there speaking up and protesting in defense of their humanity. Many of us were pepper sprayed, kicked and punched by the police.

Iowa Republican lawmakers ban use of Medicaid dollars on transgender surgery

Republican lawmakers at the Iowa Capitol have passed legislation that would prohibit using public insurance dollars, including Medicaid, to pay for transgender surgery.

The Republican-controlled House voted for the proposal Saturday afternoon, one day after the GOP-majority Senate advanced it. No Democrat voted for the plan, which now requires approval from Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to become law. The restrictions would go into effect immediately if enacted.

The provision was added to a health budget bill as the legislative session drew to a close. It would prohibit any state or local government unit or tax-supported district from providing sex reassignment surgery. It applies to any other cosmetic reconstructive or plastic surgery procedure related to “transsexualism, hermaphroditism, gender identity disorder, or body dysmorphic disorder.”

Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd Recreate “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” Music Video

GOP judges launch bizarre attack on Black Lives Matter and the First Amendment

Cops should not be able to harass their critics with frivolous lawsuits.

‘You did not act in time’: Greta Thunberg’s full speech to MPs

Read the full text of the speech Greta Thunberg gave to MPs at the Houses of Parliament

The largest study involving transgender people is providing long-sought insights about their health

The research examines once taboo questions about the impacts of gender transition.

Trump Set to Sabotage Trans Health Care Protections

A regulation being prepared by the administration would weaken protections against anti-trans discrimination in health care.

Supreme Court to hear LGBT job discrimination, gay rights, cases

Supreme Court to hear LGBT job discrimination, gay rights, cases:

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide the next major legal dispute over gay rights: whether the nation’s job discrimination laws apply to sexual orientation and gender identity.

How to Cope with Not Being Able to Transition (with Pictures)

How to Cope with Not Being Able to Transition (with Pictures):

There are various reasons you might not be able to use hormones and/or have surgeries at this stage of our life. Maybe, you’re dealing with money issues, poor accessibility, remote location, not having gender therapists nearby, strict government policies, being a little unsure about your gender identity, medical concerns and other medical conditions, or simply not wanting to transition physically. That does not mean you are totally helpless and there’s nothing you could do. This guide is for transgender people who are in this difficult position but don’t want to remain closeted either.