Stories tagged: "transgender"

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LGBTQ Activists Win Yearslong Battle for Mesa Nondiscrimination Ordinance

“By passing this nondiscrimination policy tonight, you will make it possible for me … to come home and be a part of Mesa’s vibrant future.” Michael Soto, the executive director of Equality Arizona and a transgender man, said he didn’t feel he and his family could live the lives they wanted to in Mesa.  But...

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner March 3, 2021 2:59 pm MST
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Health For Trans Patients, Medical Care Is a Battle Against Discrimination, Mistreatment

One in three transgender patients have reported having a negative experience with healthcare providers.

Endia Fontanez Endia Fontanez December 14, 2020 2:57 pm MST
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Social Justice Biden Begins Working Toward a White House That ‘Looks Like America’

Nine of the 13 members of Biden’s Covid-19 advisory board are people of color, and five of the members are women.

Giselle Balido Giselle Balido November 18, 2020 8:17 am MST
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Healthcare The Supreme Court Ruling Didn’t Fix These LGBTQ Discrimination Loopholes

Despite the Supreme Court recently strengthening LGBTQ protections in the workplace, healthcare discrimination is still possible in Arizona.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner June 17, 2020 11:18 am MST
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Education Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports Passes Arizona House

A bill banning transgender women from playing on school sports teams designated for female students passed the state House in a contentious vote Tuesday.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner March 4, 2020 10:52 am MST

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Education The Fight To Kill a Bill That Targets Trans Athletes Is Far From Over

As a bill that would bar trans athletes from playing on women's and girls' sports teams gains momentum in the House, LGTBQ advocates continue to push back.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner February 27, 2020 12:55 pm MST
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Education Arizona Just Moved One Step Closer To Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Teams

The House Rules Committee voted 5-3 to approve HB 2706. Committee members say they believe it is constitutional.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner February 12, 2020 1:47 pm MST