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Trans inmates in Florida claim prison officials conducted breast checks, forced haircuts in lawsuit: report

The new policies from Florida prison officials come in response to SB245, which bans gender-affirming care for minors and the use of state funds on any gender-affirming prescriptions or surgical procedures.

Kroger Enacts New Policy Despised by NRA

The company joins Dick's and Walmart in raising gun sales age from 18 to 21.

HRC Slams New NCAA Constitution for Lacking Nondiscrimination Policy

The document makes a general statement about diversity, equity, and inclusion but doesn't specifically address discrimination.

Lyft Adopts New Policies After Drag Queens Refused Rides

The rideshare company has changed its ways.

Trump, Mattis to Unveil New Trans Military Policy in 2 Weeks

With Trump's ban blocked by courts, he'll come up with an alternative, with input from the Defense Department.

TSA's New Trans Words: Still Discriminatory

Calling transgender traveler's bodies 'alarms' is no less problematic than calling them 'anomalies,' and doesn't address the root of the problem, says the executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force. 

New NCAA Policy on Trans Athletes Raises Concerns

The group will now let each sport's governing body set standards for trans inclusion, but some fear this will create a confusing patchwork of policies.

How U.S. Is Quietly Helping LGBT Refugees

Despite the lack of fanfare or a Rose Garden ceremony, the U.S. is now helping LGBT people fleeing persecution to bring their loved ones along. 

Amid Legal Chaos, New Trans Military Policy Expected Wednesday

But will the administration keep in mind that courts have taken a dim view of banning transgender troops?

Texas Leads New Assault on Federal Transgender Health Policy

Wisconsin, Kentucky, Nebraska and Kansas joined Texas in a new lawsuit, filed with the Christian Medical and Dental Association, and Franciscan Alliance of Indiana.

Transgender-Friendly Policy Implemented in New York Juvenile Jails

Transgender youth in New York's juvenile detention centers are now allowed to wear whatever uniform they choose, be called by whatever name they want, and ask for special housing under a new antidiscrimination policy drawing praise from advocacy groups. ''New York is way ahead of the curve,'' said Roberta Sklar, a spokeswoman for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. ''When you have a system like the New York Office of Children and Family Services putting out a clear nondiscrimination policy, it should be seen as a model for similar kinds of agencies all over the country.''