The X gender marker will become a part of the routine passport application process in early 2022.
U.S. issues first passport with non-binary “X” gender marker in historic move Read more
Biden’s order tells the heads of all executive agencies to ensure that they are interpreting bans on sex discrimination in U.S. federal law to also “prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation.”
Joe Biden signs sweeping executive order fighting anti-LGBTQ discrimination Read more
Sarah McBride is now the highest-ranking transgender elected official in U.S. history.
The United States’ first out trans state senator is sworn in to office Read more
The model Valentina Sampaio has made history by becoming the first openly transgender model to be featured in Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue. The 23-year-old Brazilian has been selected as a model for the issue that will be released on 21 July.
Valentina Sampaio becomes first openly trans model in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue Read more
Victoria’s Secret has hired Valentina Sampaio as its first transgender model, her agent said on Tuesday, as the struggling lingerie brand seeks to modernize its image.
Victoria’s Secret hires Valentina Sampaio, its first openly transgender model Read more
Almost half of new cars sold in Norway in the first six months of 2019 were fully electric, up from just over 25% in the same period last year.
48% of the new cars sold in Norway in 2019 are fully electric Read more
Six out of 11 judges voted to consider discrimination against gays and transgender people equivalent to racism.
Brazil’s top court votes to make homophobia and transphobia crimes Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made history and removed transgender from its list of ‘mental disorders.’
World Health Organization removes transgender from list of mental disorders Read more
“In a rapidly changing world that includes a better understanding of gender identity, we’re proud to expand our admissions policy to consider trans men who want to be part of an institution that has produced some of the greatest leaders in social justice, politics, business, and the arts for more than 150 years,”
The governor of Puerto Rico signed an executive order on Wednesday banning so-called conversion therapy for gay or transgender minors on the island.
Puerto Rico bans gay and transgender conversion therapy for minors Read more
