Trans woman, Bella Bautista, withdraws from Miss Georgia USA pageant
Bella Bautista, a 22-year-old transgender woman, has decided not to move forward to compete in the upcoming Miss Georgia USA pageant.
VA to end gender reassignment treatment for veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it will phase out medical treatments for gender dysphoria in compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order on gender ideology.
Who is Payton McNabb? Trump honors former volleyball player at speech
Payton McNabb, injured by a transgender opponent in volleyball, was honored at Trump's joint address.
Georgia Senate advances bills to restrict gender-affirming care with some Democratic support
Georgia’s Senate passed two bills Monday that would ban most gender-affirming care for minors and people incarcerated in state prisons.
Republican lawmakers push to overturn Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling
GOP lawmakers in several states are calling on the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Here’s what to know.
Riley Gaines Act advances: Georgia House passes controversial bill barring transgender athletes
The Georgia House passed House Bill 267, known as the Riley Gaines Act, with a 102-54 vote, aiming to bar transgender athletes from competing in female sports.
Transgender service members will be discharged from military, Pentagon says
A new policy at The Pentagon will disqualify service members or recruits from serving if they’ve ever been diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria – with few exceptions.
US attorney general warns MN to comply with Trump’s transgender athlete ban
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is warning Minnesota and two other states to comply with President Donald Trump's transgender sports rule.
Trans woman and advocate announces plans to compete in Miss Georgia USA
Bella Bautista, a 22-year-old transgender woman, is preparing to compete in the upcoming Miss Georgia USA pageant starting June 12.
Hunter Schafer, trans 'Euphoria' star, says new passport lists her as male
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Watch: Trump clashes with Maine's governor: "See you in court"
Maine Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump she’ll “see you in court” after he singled her out in a room full of governors at the White House.
Smyrna Pride to allow limited political participation after dispute with GLCR
Smyrna Pride has announced it will allow a limited number of politically affiliated organizations to participate in its 2025 festival in June, including the Georgia Log Cabin Republicans (GLCR).
US Army bans transgender people from enlisting
The U.S. Army has announced an immediate ban on transgender individuals enlisting and paused gender-affirming care for service members.
Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
MSHSL's transgender athlete policy under investigation by US Department of Education
The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Trump admin asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletes
The Trump administration is urging the NCAA and high school sports associations to reallocate past awards and records, citing its new transgender sports policy.
Google Calendar update removes Black History Month, Pride Month
Google Calendar has removed references to Black History Month, Pride Month, saying the manual additions were not sustainable.
NCAA: Women's sports now only for student-athletes assigned female at birth
NCAA's policy change comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports.
Federal Reserve-hosted LGBTQ event looks for new venue due to Trump's DEI order
A Georgia group that advocates for members of the LGBTQ community in business says the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will no longer host its annual Economic Inclusion Summit.