In a recent move, the Supreme Court allowed a transgender ninth-grader in South Carolina to keep using the boys' bathroom at his school. This decision came after the court rejected a request from state officials to pause a lower court's ruling that had temporarily blocked a state policy restricting
A recent court decision has brought significant changes for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex passport holders in the United States. A federal judge has widened a preliminary injunction to include two new groups of passport holders. This means that the policy, which required passports to show onl
The link between mental toughness, adaptability, and eating disorders has been a hot topic. A recent study dug into how these factors play out across different races, ethnicities, and genders. It looked at data from over 24, 000 young adults. The study used three main tools. One measured how well pe
Sexual exploitation is a serious issue that affects many people. It happens when someone is forced into sexual acts without their consent. This problem is particularly severe among LGBTQ+ individuals. However, many studies have not given this community the attention it deserves. Often, these studies
There is a significant gap in understanding the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in medical education. This is a problem. It is important to know how these students feel about their schools. Why? Because it affects their learning and their future careers. It is not enough to just assume that e
The world of sports is buzzing with debates about transgender athletes. Some argue that trans women have unfair advantages, while others believe everyone should have equal opportunities to compete. This debate has sparked intense discussions and even led to bans in many places. Let's break down the
Gender critical feminists (GCF) are known for their opposition to gender identity theory (GIT) and queer theory (QT). They believe these theories could harm women and the feminist movement. However, GCF fully support the idea that homosexuality is a normal part of human sexuality. This support leads
A federal judge in Boston made a significant ruling on a contentious issue. Six transgender individuals won a temporary victory in their fight for accurate passports. They argued that a new policy, put in place by the Trump administration, was unfair and discriminatory. The judge, Julia E. Kobick,
The U. S. Department of Education has started looking into the California Department of Education. They are checking if California is breaking federal privacy rules. These rules are part of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act, or FERPA. FERPA lets parents see their kids' school records and con
Iowa's Republican governor has signed a controversial bill. This bill removes gender identity from the state's civil rights protections. This makes Iowa the first state to strip away civil rights from a previously protected group. The bill sailed through the Republican-controlled Senate and House, w
