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This women’s roller derby league is standing up for trans athletes by suing their county

Under a new Nassau County executive order, "female" teams with transgender athletes will be outright denied permits to use local facilities.

JayCee Cooper transgender woman athlete powerlifter holding a boulder and protesting with Schuyler Bailar Lori Lindsey

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A trans woman was denied entry into USA Powerlifting events. Now, her lawsuit heads to the MN Supreme Court

JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, filed charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in 2019 after she was denied entry into USAPL women’s competitions.

Staten Island New York Public School 55 New Library Grand Opening Teachers Outside Mural PS55

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Diverse books left in trash at NYC school with worrying notes: 'Not approved'

Hundreds of new books — which featured stories about race, immigration, and LGBTQ+ lives — were found in the trash with sticky notes documenting their content.

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This women’s roller derby league is standing up for trans athletes by suing their county

Under a new Nassau County executive order, "female" teams with transgender athletes will be outright denied permits to use local facilities.

NY court strikes down Nassau County order banning transgender athletes from competing on girls’ sports teams

Civil rights groups lauded the court decision, saying it struck down a harmful policy.

Federal judge tosses challenge trying to protect anti-transgender ban by New York county officials

The ruling paves the way for New York Attorney General Letitia James to take enforcement action against the county.

A trans woman was denied entry into USA Powerlifting events. Now, her lawsuit heads to the MN Supreme Court

JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, filed charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in 2019 after she was denied entry into USAPL women’s competitions.

Getting Their Kicks

Matt Morris: An Ideal Husband

Singer-songwriter and Out 100 honoree Matt Morris talks RuPaul's Drag Race, coming out to pal Justin Timberlake, and the big secret to being a successful gay artist.

New IOC Rules Change the Game for Trans Athletes

The rest of the sporting world now needs to follow the lead of the International Olympic Committee.

Trans Athletes On a Roll in Roller Derby

N.Y. court won't block Nassau County's anti-trans sports law

The New York Civil Liberties Union plans to appeal, but for now, the law will stay in place while a suit against it is heard.

Drew Barrymore Chats with Anderson Cooper

Diverse books left in trash at NYC school with worrying notes: 'Not approved'

Hundreds of new books — which featured stories about race, immigration, and LGBTQ+ lives — were found in the trash with sticky notes documenting their content.

Wisconsin Trans Teen Bullied for Femininity Dies by Suicide

Cameron Langrell, 15, came out as trans on Facebook days before she decided to end her life.

Is 'Captain Marvel' Super Queer? An Investigation

We sat down with Valerie Complex, Katie Schenkel, and Sabriel Mastin to talk about the longing looks that had us asking, "Is Carol Danvers queer?"

Caitlyn Jenner Haunted by Death of Trans Teens

The deaths of Mercedes Williamson, 17, and Sam Taub, 15, brought Jenner to tears and a question: How can we prevent more like them?

WATCH: A Roller Derby Film With A Lesbian Twist - Thanks Australia

Trans Teen Skater's Suicide Rocks Mich. Derby Community

Derby teams nationwide are wearing '#DoItFor57' this weekend in honor of 15-year-old trans man Sam Taub.

LGBT Faves Among the Naked in ESPNs Body Issue

WATCH Trans Rollergirl Featured in New Pet Shop Boys Video

Helping Lesbians Communicate Better? There's an Emoji For That

What did we use our smartphones for before this app?

Officials Rule Leelah Alcorn's Death a 'Suicide'

An Ohio State Patrol report reveals the transgender teen's final communications with family and friends before her death.

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Under a new Nassau County executive order, "female" teams with transgender athletes will be outright denied permits to use local facilities.

Civil rights groups lauded the court decision, saying it struck down a harmful policy.

The ruling paves the way for New York Attorney General Letitia James to take enforcement action against the county.

JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, filed charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in 2019 after she was denied entry into USAPL women’s competitions.

Singer-songwriter and Out 100 honoree Matt Morris talks RuPaul's Drag Race, coming out to pal Justin Timberlake, and the big secret to being a successful gay artist.

The rest of the sporting world now needs to follow the lead of the International Olympic Committee.

The New York Civil Liberties Union plans to appeal, but for now, the law will stay in place while a suit against it is heard.

Hundreds of new books — which featured stories about race, immigration, and LGBTQ+ lives — were found in the trash with sticky notes documenting their content.

Cameron Langrell, 15, came out as trans on Facebook days before she decided to end her life.

We sat down with Valerie Complex, Katie Schenkel, and Sabriel Mastin to talk about the longing looks that had us asking, "Is Carol Danvers queer?"

The deaths of Mercedes Williamson, 17, and Sam Taub, 15, brought Jenner to tears and a question: How can we prevent more like them?

Derby teams nationwide are wearing '#DoItFor57' this weekend in honor of 15-year-old trans man Sam Taub.

What did we use our smartphones for before this app?

An Ohio State Patrol report reveals the transgender teen's final communications with family and friends before her death.