Posts by Jessica Hofflich, Trans Issues Intern
Virginia teen's lawsuit challenging his school's anti-trans bathroom policy moves forward
July 28, 2015
On Monday, July 27th 2015, a lawsuit filed to allow a transgender teen to use the boys' restrooms in his school moved forward, as U.S. District Judge Robert G. Doumar dismissed the Title IX discrimination claims in the suit.Read More
July 24, 2015
Transgender woman India Clarke murdered in Tampa, Florida
On Tuesday morning, India Clarke, a 25 year old Black trans woman, was found murdered outside a community center in Tampa, Florida.Read More
July 22, 2015
New York State issues guidance to school districts on accommodating transgender students
On Monday, July 20th 2015, the New York State Education Department issued guidance to school districts on properly accommodating transgender and gender non-conforming students.Read More
July 20, 2015
Ireland passes bill allowing gender marker changes on legal documents
On Wednesday, July 15th, Ireland passed the Gender Recognition Bill, which allows all citizens over the age of 18 to self-declare their gender marker on their legal documents without any medical intervention or other type of verification required. Prior to this, people in Ireland had no way to change their legal gender.Read More
July 16, 2015
Family Circle magazine features its first family with a transgender child in new issue
For the past year, the magazine has been running a "Modern Life" column every month. This month the column features an interview with Jodie Patterson, the mother of Penel, her 7 year old transgender son.Read More
July 15, 2015
CBS' "The Bold and The Beautiful" continues groundbreaking transgender storyline
Maya Avant's storyline will continue this week on Thursday and Friday, and the episodes will include a fashion show featuring Maya and real-life out transgender models, Isis King and Carmen Carrera.Read More
July 8, 2015
West Virginia DMV changes photo policy after transgender women threaten lawsuit
On July 1st, the West Virginia DMV officially changed its license photo policy to be trans-inclusive, allowing trans individuals to be photographed as they regularly appear, without being required to alter their gender expression by doing things such as removing makeup and other items.Read More
July 6, 2015
DoSomething.org staffer Freddie comes out as trans and GLAAD's #GotYourBack
Last week, DoSomething.org Mobile Engagement Manager, Freddie Bologno, came out as transgender to all 2.4 million members of their text list.Read More
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