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Trump 47’s First 100 Days Focused, and Failed, in Implementing Unprecedented LGBTQ Targeting

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:55:01 +0000

Before returning to the White House 100 days ago, Donald Trump was already the president with the most anti-LGBTQ actions to his name in United States history. His first administration was marred by: arguing and losing at the U.S. Supreme Court for the right to discriminate against LGBTQ employees; signing laws that undercut anti-discriminatory protections [...]

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Heroes of the Resistance: Standing Up for LGBTQ Rights in Employment, the First Amendment, Health Care, Marriage Equality, and More.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:47:30 +0000

Much has happened this week in positive changemaking for the LGBTQ community at this time of challenge and uncertainty. Heroes in government, law, and in faith communities, are standing up to enormous pressure by the Trump administration and those emboldened by anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. Standing Up for LGBTQ Protections in Employment At the Equal Employment Opportunity [...]

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GLAAD STATEMENT ON COURT RULING AGAINST TRUMP ORDER TARGETING TRANS SERVICE MEMBERS

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:35:33 +0000

(New York, NY – March 19, 2025) – On Tuesday night, a federal court granted a preliminary injunction blocking implementation of the executive order issued by President Trump directed at transgender service members as it continues to be litigated in court. The move marks the latest blow to Trump’s discriminatory executive orders targeting marginalized communities. [...]

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Transgender Military Service Members Remain On Duty: Judge Rules Trump Order Is “Soaked In Animus” and Lacks Evidence to Support Ban

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:34:47 +0000

A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction blocking implementation of President Trump’s executive order targeting transgender military service members. The 79-page opinion details the lengthy records of service and commendation of the trans plaintiffs, and notes the order’s distinct lack of evidence to support a ban. The preliminary injunction was issued in the legal [...]

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“Unadulterated Animus”: Judge Exposes Inaccurate and Absurd Claims in Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Transgender People

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:10:23 +0000

A federal court is hearing arguments about President Trump’s second attempt to restrict transgender people serving in the military. The preliminary injunction hearing in Washington is being covered by Lawdork’s Chris Geidner. Transcripts show the judge is fact checking and asking for evidence from Trump Justice Department lawyers to back up a need for a [...]

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GLAAD STATEMENT AND FACTS FOR REPORTERS ON LATEST DISCRIMINATORY AND INACCURATE EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETING TRANSGENDER AMERICANS

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:34:33 +0000

GLAAD: “This administration’s latest inaccurate and incoherent piece of paper smears an entire group of Americans but does not change the law or the facts. All women and girls, including transgender women and girls, should be welcome to play sports if they want, make decisions about their own bodies, be hired for jobs they are [...]

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Cabinet Confirmation Hearings Largely Ignore LGBTQ Issues Despite Disparate Impact of Agency Policy on LGBTQ People

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:44:16 +0000

The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s nominees began January 14, 2025. Despite the critical roles these nominees, if confirmed, will play in shaping national policy, the hearings notably lack substantive questioning or responses regarding the safety and equality of LGBTQ people, even as President Trump has taken high interest in targeting the community [...]

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Transgender Military Service Member: “I am proof that we are qualified to serve”

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:46:22 +0000

Commander Emily Shilling, a U.S. Naval aviator who is also an out transgender woman, is already serving in the military, already making our country safer and stronger, already well qualified. “I have dedicated about 19.5 years of service. It was my dream to join and fly for the Navy since I was little,” Commander Shilling [...]

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GLAAD, TRANSGENDER SERVICE ADVOCATES RESPOND TO DISCRIMINATORY EXECUTIVE ORDER REGARDING TRANSGENDER PEOPLE IN THE MILITARY

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:10:18 +0000

GLAAD: “The Trump administration’s inaccurate statements and rhetoric targeting transgender people are not based on facts. LGBTQ Americans have been here before, ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ and Trump’s previous trans military ban. Research and military experts have made it loud and clear that targeting service members because of who they are is blatantly discriminatory [...]

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RECAP: Reality Check of President Trump’s Week 1 Executive Orders, Unsafe Actions, and Path Forward

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:58:33 +0000

The first week of President Trump’s second administration was marked by a wave of attacks against LGBTQ and other marginalized communities, and the start of a fierce resistance to support all Americans and the rule of law. One of Pres. Trump’s executive orders has already been successfully challenged in court as unconstitutional. Another, targeting Diversity, [...]

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