Gender

Georgia Attorney General Assures Current Disability Programs Unaffected Amid Legal Battle Over Federal Inclusion of Gender Dysphoria

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ATLANTA — The ongoing legal drama unfolding from the lawsuit filed by 17 Republican attorneys general in September against a recent Biden administration policy has sparked intense interest and concern among the public. The policy under scrutiny aims to categorize ‘gender dysphoria’ as a protected disability under Section 504, stirring debates and fears over the potential implications for other disability programs. Georgia’s Attorney General’s office has been inundated with calls from worried citizens, questioning the impact of the federal lawsuit known as Texas v. Becerra on the state’s existing programs for disabled individuals. Amidst these … Read more

Judge Directs CDC, FDA to Reinstate Websites Following Presidential Directive on Gender Issues

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A federal judge has recently mandated that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reinstate several web pages removed following an executive order regarding gender identity signed by former President Donald Trump. The ruling, issued in San Francisco, underscores a crucial confrontation between the judiciary and executive interpretations of regulations affecting gender and health information. The contested web pages, which included vital health information for the LGBTQ+ community, were taken down after Trump’s executive order aimed at certain gender identity protections dictated by health and human services … Read more

Rising Legislative Efforts Aim to Limit Gender Affirming Care for Transgender Adults Across Multiple States

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ATLANTA — As state legislatures across the nation kick off their 2025 sessions, a conservative push to limit transgender health care that historically centered on youths is now targeting adults as well. In at least 10 states, proposals have emerged to halt public funding for gender-affirming procedures for adults, marking a significant broadening in the scope of legislative efforts. In Georgia, lawmakers have taken a definitive step forward with a Senate committee approving a bill that would eliminate funding for transgender health care under state employee health plans, Medicaid, and within the state’s correctional system. … Read more

South Carolina School Guidelines on Race and Gender Prompt Civil Rights Litigation

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Columbia, SC – In a significant legal challenge, South Carolina’s education policies concerning the teaching of race and gender are now under scrutiny due to a civil rights lawsuit. This legal action contests recent state measures that critics argue could stifle honest discussions about racism and sexism within classrooms. The lawsuit specifically targets provisions in the state budget that penalize schools for allowing teachers to suggest that an individual bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of their race or gender. These state-imposed rules, critics say, could inhibit educational discourse and … Read more