Politics
Texas House passes measure limiting trans youth sport participation
Posted on · The bill requiring Texas public school athletes to participate only on sports teams that align with their sex assigned at birth appears poised to become law.
Tag: Transgender Rights
Houston Matters
The Human Toll Of Legislation Affecting Transgender Youth (May 14, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Understanding the human impact of proposed bills involving the rights of transgender children, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and previewing News 88.7's new weekly radio show, I See U.
Town Square
What Are The Issues Facing The Transgender Community – And What Do They Mean For Texans?
Posted on · Today, we discuss issues facing the transgender community – including current legislation, barriers, misconceptions and personal journeys.
Houston
Monica Roberts, Legendary Voice For The Black Trans Community, Has Died
Posted on · The groundbreaking Houston journalist paved the way for telling stories about issues impacting trans people of color.
inDepth
Some Troops Rushed To See Doctors Before The Military’s New Transgender Policy Took Effect
Posted on · The policy bans transgender recruits and prevents current troops from transitioning to another sex unless they were diagnosed with gender dysphoria before April 12.
News
IBM Ups The Ante In Fight Against Texas Bathroom Bill
Posted on · As Texas lawmakers reconvene for a special legislative session, IBM and other major companies are re-upping their opposition to legislation they say would discriminate against transgender children and harm its Texas recruiting efforts.
Houston Matters
A Closer Look at Two Battles in Court Over Transgender Rights
Posted on · Last week (Aug. 22, 2016), U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor of Texas ruled the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education exceeded their authority when they applied Title IX’s ban on gender discrimination in public schools to policies regarding transgender students’ use of facilities, like locker rooms and bathrooms. The federal agencies had concluded — and […]
Full Show
Transgender Rights Challenges: Tuesday’s Show (August 30, 2016)
Posted on · Last week (Aug. 22, 2016), U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor of Texas ruled the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education exceeded their authority when they applied Title IX’s ban on gender discrimination in public schools to policies regarding transgender students’ use of facilities, like locker rooms and bathrooms. The federal agencies had concluded — and […]
Education News
Video: Parents Of Transgender Students Discuss Bathroom Policies
Posted on · Parents of transgender children argue they are being left out of the conversation.
Education News
Texas Lt Governor Wants AG’s Legal Opinion On Superintendent’s Bathroom Policy
Posted on · Patrick also sent a letter to all Texas school districts urging them not to follow the Obama administration's directive.
Politics
Texas And 10 Other States Sue Over Federal Transgender Directive
Posted on · The lawsuit asks a judge to declare the directive unlawful.