Three transgender women running for state reps in Vermont’s Aug. 11 primary
Three transgender candidates for state representatives are on Vermont's August 11 primary ballot in the state where Democrat Christine Hallquist made history as the first transgender woman to win a major party's...
Epping, NH school board weighs when, or if, to out trans students to parents
The school board of Epping, New Hampshire is grappling with a new policy of guidelines concerning transgender and nonbinary students. The major concern is over when, or if, it's appropriate to allow...
Mass. AG Healey joins coalition advocating for trans student rights
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in filing a brief in support of a 13-year-old Indiana transgender boy who is suing his school district for...
Parent of trans youth who first reported bullying in Amherst schools optimistic about investigation
Earlier this year, Maxine Oland, the parent of a transgender student in the Amherst, Massachusetts Regional Public Schools, called out a systemic pattern of anti-trans behavior after her child was "bullied to...
Vermont power company CEO may become first trans governor in U.S.
Christine Hallquist, CEO of Vermont Electric Coop (VEC), wants to be the first transgender governor in the United States. Perfectly out and proud about her identity, she says she’s still hoping that if she...
New Hampshire becomes 13th state in US to issue third gender option on driver’s...
Starting in January 2020, Granite State residents will have the option to select M, F or X to mark their gender on their state driver's licenses and state-issued IDs.
Earlier this month, Gov. Sununu opted...
Pittsfield, Massachusetts police review board approves transgender policy
The Pittsfield Massachusetts Police Department's new policies and procedures for conduct with transgender people—approved on Feb. 17 by the city's policy advisory review board—could be a model step for police departments across...
Transhealth Northampton extends support groups, gender-affirming apparel and more into community
Transhealth Northampton – an independent, comprehensive, trans-led, and gender-affirming healthcare center – is expanding its community engagement offerings to patients, clients, and local residents this month with the introduction of the Community...
Cape Cod Trans Day of Remembrance Committee to host vigil on Nov. 17
This year marks the 24th anniversary of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This year’s theme, “Resilience” hopes to create a space where people of all ages, races, genders, abilities, and classes can...
CT lawmakers seek to restrict trans, gender-nonconforming student rights
Republican state lawmakers in Connecticut, partnering with the right-wing Family Institute of Connecticut, are pushing for a public hearing on legislation to restrict the rights of transgender and gender-nonconforming students in the...
