By Antonia Gelorme, Staff Writer A broadened reading of what constitutes “child abuse” may serve as the new front in state governments’ push to regulate transgender youth healthcare. On Feb. 18, 2022, Governor Greg Abbott directed the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services (“DFPS”) to investigate the parents of […]
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SCOTUS Granted Cert on Transgender Bathroom Issue
By Amy Kerlin, Staff Writer[1] Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972[2] is most commonly known as the regulation that requires schools and universities to provide equal athletic opportunities for females in order to receive funds from the federal government. Not commonly known, however, is that Title IX […]
Turmoil Over Transgender Bathroom Policy in Pittsburgh Area School District
By Alyssa Lazar, Staff Writer The Pine-Richland School District faces turmoil upon repeal of a transgender bathroom policy it practiced at the close of the 2015-2016 school year. Three high school students, represented by Kline & Specter, P.C., in Philadelphia and the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, inspired […]
Know Your LGBT’s
Know Your LGBT’s By Stephanie Hoehn, Staff Writer When the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in 2015 it was received with both a slew of outrage from some and happiness for those who were fighting for it. For some the outrage has translated into focused physical aggression against transgender individuals. […]