Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden's Title IX Expansion for Transgender Students
A federal judge in Kentucky struck down President Biden's expansion of Title IX to include transgender students, impacting 26 states where similar rulings had already been made; the decision, effective nationwide, reverses the administration's attempt to provide comprehensive Title IX coverage.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden's Title IX Expansion for Transgender Students
A federal judge in Kentucky struck down President Biden's expansion of Title IX to include transgender students, impacting 26 states where similar rulings had already been made; the decision, effective nationwide, reverses the administration's attempt to provide comprehensive Title IX coverage.
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64% Bias Score
Admiral Levine Concludes Four-Year Term Amidst Anti-Trans Backlash
Admiral Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health under President Biden, concluded her four-year term, facing challenges from anti-trans state laws and media attacks while leading public health initiatives, including a childhood vaccination campaign. She will resign on Inauguration Day.
Admiral Levine Concludes Four-Year Term Amidst Anti-Trans Backlash
Admiral Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health under President Biden, concluded her four-year term, facing challenges from anti-trans state laws and media attacks while leading public health initiatives, including a childhood vaccination campaign. She will resign on Inauguration Day.
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44% Bias Score
McBride Elected as First Openly Transgender Member of Congress
Sarah McBride, a 34-year-old Delaware Democrat, made history by becoming the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, despite facing opposition, including a proposed bathroom ban in the U.S. Capitol.
McBride Elected as First Openly Transgender Member of Congress
Sarah McBride, a 34-year-old Delaware Democrat, made history by becoming the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, despite facing opposition, including a proposed bathroom ban in the U.S. Capitol.
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24% Bias Score
Biden Signs $895 Billion Defense Bill Amidst Controversy
President Biden signed a $895 billion defense bill including pay raises for military personnel, measures to counter China, and a ban on transgender medical care for military children, despite his objections.
Biden Signs $895 Billion Defense Bill Amidst Controversy
President Biden signed a $895 billion defense bill including pay raises for military personnel, measures to counter China, and a ban on transgender medical care for military children, despite his objections.
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48% Bias Score
New Brunswick Reverses Controversial LGBTQ+ School Policy
New Brunswick's Premier Susan Holt reversed a policy requiring parental consent for transgender and non-binary students under 16 to use their chosen names and pronouns at school, effective January 1, 2024, following significant public criticism and legal concerns; the revised policy prioritizes stud...
New Brunswick Reverses Controversial LGBTQ+ School Policy
New Brunswick's Premier Susan Holt reversed a policy requiring parental consent for transgender and non-binary students under 16 to use their chosen names and pronouns at school, effective January 1, 2024, following significant public criticism and legal concerns; the revised policy prioritizes stud...
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52% Bias Score
Kentucky Declares No Legal Obligation to Fund Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Prisoners
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman declared that the state is not legally required to fund gender-affirming surgeries for prisoners, prompting revisions to prison regulations and sparking debate about the balance between inmate healthcare and taxpayer funds.
Kentucky Declares No Legal Obligation to Fund Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Prisoners
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman declared that the state is not legally required to fund gender-affirming surgeries for prisoners, prompting revisions to prison regulations and sparking debate about the balance between inmate healthcare and taxpayer funds.
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72% Bias Score
Florida Cancels Transgender TikToker's Driver's License
A Florida transgender TikToker, James Rose, had his driver's license canceled after he changed the gender marker to female by exploiting a perceived loophole in the state's policy. FLHSMV launched an investigation into potential fraud after Rose claimed to have lost his prior license.
Florida Cancels Transgender TikToker's Driver's License
A Florida transgender TikToker, James Rose, had his driver's license canceled after he changed the gender marker to female by exploiting a perceived loophole in the state's policy. FLHSMV launched an investigation into potential fraud after Rose claimed to have lost his prior license.
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68% Bias Score
Narrow Republican Wins Define 2024 US Elections
The 2024 US elections gave Republicans control of the House (219-215), Senate, and presidency, but with narrow margins. Key wins include Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) and Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) flipping Democratic seats, Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) becoming the first openly transgender congresswoman, ...
Narrow Republican Wins Define 2024 US Elections
The 2024 US elections gave Republicans control of the House (219-215), Senate, and presidency, but with narrow margins. Key wins include Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) and Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) flipping Democratic seats, Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) becoming the first openly transgender congresswoman, ...
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44% Bias Score
McBride: First Openly Transgender Congresswoman Prioritizes Diplomacy
Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, won Delaware's only U.S. House seat despite facing anti-transgender legislation and campaigning, choosing diplomacy over direct conflict regarding a congressional bathroom ban.
McBride: First Openly Transgender Congresswoman Prioritizes Diplomacy
Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, won Delaware's only U.S. House seat despite facing anti-transgender legislation and campaigning, choosing diplomacy over direct conflict regarding a congressional bathroom ban.
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28% Bias Score
Trans Woman's Struggle Highlights US Economic Hardship
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old trans woman, survives on food pantries and friends' help after fleeing transphobic abuse in Houston; their financial struggles exemplify the difficulties faced by low-income Americans amidst persistent inflation and the potential impact of new tariffs.
Trans Woman's Struggle Highlights US Economic Hardship
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old trans woman, survives on food pantries and friends' help after fleeing transphobic abuse in Houston; their financial struggles exemplify the difficulties faced by low-income Americans amidst persistent inflation and the potential impact of new tariffs.
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24% Bias Score
Argentine Law Enables Transgender Girl's Legal Gender Change at Six
Luana, a transgender girl in Argentina, legally changed her gender at age six thanks to the 2012 Gender Identity Law, highlighting the country's progressive stance on transgender rights and the ongoing challenges transgender children face.
Argentine Law Enables Transgender Girl's Legal Gender Change at Six
Luana, a transgender girl in Argentina, legally changed her gender at age six thanks to the 2012 Gender Identity Law, highlighting the country's progressive stance on transgender rights and the ongoing challenges transgender children face.
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24% Bias Score
Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Biden's Transgender Healthcare Policy
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Texas doctors challenging the Biden administration's policy protecting transgender people from healthcare discrimination, ruling the doctors lacked standing to sue because they hadn't violated the policy and faced no enforcement threat; this...
Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Biden's Transgender Healthcare Policy
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Texas doctors challenging the Biden administration's policy protecting transgender people from healthcare discrimination, ruling the doctors lacked standing to sue because they hadn't violated the policy and faced no enforcement threat; this...
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68% Bias Score