TransAware
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Tracking news, policies, and research impacting our transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive communities. 🩵🩷🤍
⚠️ Rep. Keith Self misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride in a House hearing. McBride clapped back: “Madam Chairman.” When Rep. Bill Keating called it out, Self refused to correct himself & shut down the meeting. This deliberate misgendering is a tool of harassment & hate to undermine trans leadership.
March 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
⚠️ Rep. Keith Self misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride in a House hearing. McBride clapped back: “Madam Chairman.” When Rep. Bill Keating called it out, Self refused to correct himself & shut down the meeting. This deliberate misgendering is a tool of harassment & hate to undermine trans leadership.
⚠️ Texas HB 3817 would create “gender identity fraud to criminalize trans people for identifying as a gender different from their assigned sex in work or gov settings. Punishable by 2 yrs in prison & $10K fine. No hearing yet (and not expected to pass) but dangerous & immoral. #TrsnsRights #Texas
March 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
⚠️ Texas HB 3817 would create “gender identity fraud to criminalize trans people for identifying as a gender different from their assigned sex in work or gov settings. Punishable by 2 yrs in prison & $10K fine. No hearing yet (and not expected to pass) but dangerous & immoral. #TrsnsRights #Texas
⚠️ GOP lawmakers & anti-trans groups are promoting “Detrans Awareness Day” in Washington D.C. today to justify bans on gender-affirming care. Detransitioning is rare, but this narrative fuels attacks on trans healthcare.
March 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
⚠️ GOP lawmakers & anti-trans groups are promoting “Detrans Awareness Day” in Washington D.C. today to justify bans on gender-affirming care. Detransitioning is rare, but this narrative fuels attacks on trans healthcare.
⚠️ The US Army is using AI, “CamoGPT,” to purge DEIA from training per Trump’s order—likely erasing gender identity & LGBTQ+ references in docs. This accelerates a government-wide rollback in DEIA and may remove protections or recognition of LGBTQ+ service members.
March 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
⚠️ The US Army is using AI, “CamoGPT,” to purge DEIA from training per Trump’s order—likely erasing gender identity & LGBTQ+ references in docs. This accelerates a government-wide rollback in DEIA and may remove protections or recognition of LGBTQ+ service members.
⚠️ Fox News is spreading misinformation about a Journal of Sexual Medicine study on gender-affirming surgery, falsely claiming it causes mental health decline. In reality, the study notes distress is partly due to stigma and lack of gender affirmation, not the surgery. 🧵⬇️ (1/3)
March 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
⚠️ Fox News is spreading misinformation about a Journal of Sexual Medicine study on gender-affirming surgery, falsely claiming it causes mental health decline. In reality, the study notes distress is partly due to stigma and lack of gender affirmation, not the surgery. 🧵⬇️ (1/3)
⚠️ Missouri lawmakers debated a bill to ban trans residents from updating birth certificates, arguing they are "historic documents." This bill endangers trans people by forcing mismatched IDs and follows broader GOP efforts to restrict trans rights statewide. #TransRights
March 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
⚠️ Missouri lawmakers debated a bill to ban trans residents from updating birth certificates, arguing they are "historic documents." This bill endangers trans people by forcing mismatched IDs and follows broader GOP efforts to restrict trans rights statewide. #TransRights
⚠️ The National Park Service has removed mentions of transgender activists and LGBTQ history from its website. Many LGBTQ-related resources are now missing due to federal orders restricting "gender ideology." This erases trans history and weakens LGBTQ visibility in public records. #LGBTQ
March 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
⚠️ The National Park Service has removed mentions of transgender activists and LGBTQ history from its website. Many LGBTQ-related resources are now missing due to federal orders restricting "gender ideology." This erases trans history and weakens LGBTQ visibility in public records. #LGBTQ
⚠️ Trump exploited Payton McNabb’s injury to justify banning trans women from sports, forcing schools to comply or lose funding. This manipulative tactic fuels anti-trans fear while ignoring real issues in women’s sports — like abusive coaching, unequal facilities, and less funding.
March 5, 2025 at 7:07 AM
⚠️ Trump exploited Payton McNabb’s injury to justify banning trans women from sports, forcing schools to comply or lose funding. This manipulative tactic fuels anti-trans fear while ignoring real issues in women’s sports — like abusive coaching, unequal facilities, and less funding.
⚠️ Donald Trump told Congress he wants to end the “lie that any child is trapped in the wrong body,” denying trans identities. His remarks echo escalating attacks on trans youth and could fuel more anti-trans policies. #TransRights
March 5, 2025 at 5:49 AM
⚠️ Donald Trump told Congress he wants to end the “lie that any child is trapped in the wrong body,” denying trans identities. His remarks echo escalating attacks on trans youth and could fuel more anti-trans policies. #TransRights
⚠️ Donald Trump falsely claimed $8M was spent on “making mice transgender” while mocking government research. His remarks, met with GOP laughter, misrepresented federal spending and reinforced anti-trans rhetoric amid growing legislative attacks. #TransRights
March 5, 2025 at 5:42 AM
⚠️ Donald Trump falsely claimed $8M was spent on “making mice transgender” while mocking government research. His remarks, met with GOP laughter, misrepresented federal spending and reinforced anti-trans rhetoric amid growing legislative attacks. #TransRights
⚠️ West Virginia’s SB 154 would ban teaching about LGBTQ+ topics in schools and require staff to report trans students to parents. Teachers could be punished for not complying. A proposal to let teachers appeal penalties was rejected. #lgbtq
March 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
⚠️ West Virginia’s SB 154 would ban teaching about LGBTQ+ topics in schools and require staff to report trans students to parents. Teachers could be punished for not complying. A proposal to let teachers appeal penalties was rejected. #lgbtq
🏳️⚧️ Quince Mountain, the first openly transgender musher in this year’s Iditarod, is racing again after a 2020 withdrawal due to Covid-19. He is competing in the longest Iditarod yet (1,128 miles), and hopes to finish for the first time. #TransAthletes #LGBTQ
March 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
🏳️⚧️ Quince Mountain, the first openly transgender musher in this year’s Iditarod, is racing again after a 2020 withdrawal due to Covid-19. He is competing in the longest Iditarod yet (1,128 miles), and hopes to finish for the first time. #TransAthletes #LGBTQ
🏳️⚧️ Despite more anti-LGBTQ+ bills being introduced, 75% of Americans, including most religious individuals, support nondiscrimination protections. While views on trans rights are more divided, most oppose bans on gender-affirming care. We must keep fighting against the loud, hateful minority. #LGBTQ
March 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🏳️⚧️ Despite more anti-LGBTQ+ bills being introduced, 75% of Americans, including most religious individuals, support nondiscrimination protections. While views on trans rights are more divided, most oppose bans on gender-affirming care. We must keep fighting against the loud, hateful minority. #LGBTQ
⚠️ Georgia's Senate passed two bills restricting gender-affirming care: one banning treatments for minors, including puberty blockers; another prohibiting care for incarcerated individuals. Democrats Senators: Elena Parent & Sonya Halpern, supported these bans, citing concerns over taxpayer funding.
March 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
⚠️ Georgia's Senate passed two bills restricting gender-affirming care: one banning treatments for minors, including puberty blockers; another prohibiting care for incarcerated individuals. Democrats Senators: Elena Parent & Sonya Halpern, supported these bans, citing concerns over taxpayer funding.
🏳️⚧️ Minnesota Republicans’ bill to ban trans girls from school sports failed by one vote. Rep. Leigh Finke noted no evidence of harm from trans athletes, while GOP supporters claimed the ban was about fairness. This is a win for trans inclusion & equality. #TransRights #LetTransKidsPlay
March 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🏳️⚧️ Minnesota Republicans’ bill to ban trans girls from school sports failed by one vote. Rep. Leigh Finke noted no evidence of harm from trans athletes, while GOP supporters claimed the ban was about fairness. This is a win for trans inclusion & equality. #TransRights #LetTransKidsPlay
⚠️ Turning Point USA is hosting “The Truth About Transgenderism” at the University of the Pacific on March 19, drawing backlash from the LGBTQ+ community because this event promotes transphobia, hate, and discrimination. A pro-trans summit will run at the same time. #TransRights #LGBTQ
March 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
⚠️ Turning Point USA is hosting “The Truth About Transgenderism” at the University of the Pacific on March 19, drawing backlash from the LGBTQ+ community because this event promotes transphobia, hate, and discrimination. A pro-trans summit will run at the same time. #TransRights #LGBTQ
Here are the Senators who did not vote:
Michigan: Slotkin (D-MI)
Vermont: Welch (D-VT)
West Virginia: Capito (R-WV)
Wyoming: Lummis (R-WY)
Full list:
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
Michigan: Slotkin (D-MI)
Vermont: Welch (D-VT)
West Virginia: Capito (R-WV)
Wyoming: Lummis (R-WY)
Full list:
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
March 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Here are the Senators who did not vote:
Michigan: Slotkin (D-MI)
Vermont: Welch (D-VT)
West Virginia: Capito (R-WV)
Wyoming: Lummis (R-WY)
Full list:
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
Michigan: Slotkin (D-MI)
Vermont: Welch (D-VT)
West Virginia: Capito (R-WV)
Wyoming: Lummis (R-WY)
Full list:
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
Here are the votes:
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
March 4, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Here are the votes:
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
⚠️ New Hampshire’s HB 148 passed in the NH House, threatening trans rights in sports, restrooms, and prisons. The transphobic bill removes legal protections and allows discrimination. It will create more legal chaos & reduce safety for trans people. #LGBTQ
March 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
⚠️ New Hampshire’s HB 148 passed in the NH House, threatening trans rights in sports, restrooms, and prisons. The transphobic bill removes legal protections and allows discrimination. It will create more legal chaos & reduce safety for trans people. #LGBTQ
🏳️⚧️ As U.S. asylum options vanish under Trump, Mexico is expanding protections for trans migrants, recognizing their right to safety, health care, and legal status. This support is vital because without stable protections, trans migrants remain vulnerable to violence and exploitation. #TransRights 🇲🇽
March 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
🏳️⚧️ As U.S. asylum options vanish under Trump, Mexico is expanding protections for trans migrants, recognizing their right to safety, health care, and legal status. This support is vital because without stable protections, trans migrants remain vulnerable to violence and exploitation. #TransRights 🇲🇽
🏳️⚧️ Nikson Mathews became Idaho’s first openly trans legislator, temporarily filling in for Sen. Ali Rabe (D-Boise) during maternity leave. Let’s celebrate this historic moment as a victory for visibility, resilience, and the power of trans leadership. 👏👏
#TransRights #LGBTQ
#TransRights #LGBTQ
March 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
🏳️⚧️ Nikson Mathews became Idaho’s first openly trans legislator, temporarily filling in for Sen. Ali Rabe (D-Boise) during maternity leave. Let’s celebrate this historic moment as a victory for visibility, resilience, and the power of trans leadership. 👏👏
#TransRights #LGBTQ
#TransRights #LGBTQ
🏳️⚧️ The U.S. Senate rejected a GOP-led bill barring trans women and girls from school sports, preventing invasive scrutiny of all female athletes. Every kid deserves to play. #TransRights
March 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
🏳️⚧️ The U.S. Senate rejected a GOP-led bill barring trans women and girls from school sports, preventing invasive scrutiny of all female athletes. Every kid deserves to play. #TransRights
⚠️ Montana’s House passed HB 446, creating separate indecent exposure standards for trans people. Unlike others, trans individuals could be criminalized for merely existing in gendered spaces. This effectively bans trans people from public life, targeting bathrooms, locker rooms & pools. #LGBTQ
March 3, 2025 at 5:04 AM
⚠️ Montana’s House passed HB 446, creating separate indecent exposure standards for trans people. Unlike others, trans individuals could be criminalized for merely existing in gendered spaces. This effectively bans trans people from public life, targeting bathrooms, locker rooms & pools. #LGBTQ
🏳️⚧️ Blind trans runner Sarah Stephenson-Hunter will run her first London Marathon in April guided by Imy Brighty-Potts. The duo met at Pride London 2023 and are fundraising for Stonewall. Stephenson-Hunter hopes to inspire trans youth by leading with visibility. #TransVisibility #LondonMarathon
March 3, 2025 at 4:01 AM
🏳️⚧️ Blind trans runner Sarah Stephenson-Hunter will run her first London Marathon in April guided by Imy Brighty-Potts. The duo met at Pride London 2023 and are fundraising for Stonewall. Stephenson-Hunter hopes to inspire trans youth by leading with visibility. #TransVisibility #LondonMarathon
🏳️⚧️ U.S. District Judge Lauren King extended an injunction blocking Trump’s order to withhold federal funds from providers of gender-affirming care for trans youth, ruling it violates the Fifth Amendment’s equal protection rights. The lawsuit was filed by four attorneys general. #TransRights
March 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
🏳️⚧️ U.S. District Judge Lauren King extended an injunction blocking Trump’s order to withhold federal funds from providers of gender-affirming care for trans youth, ruling it violates the Fifth Amendment’s equal protection rights. The lawsuit was filed by four attorneys general. #TransRights