Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas voted to hear a school board’s appeal to reinstate its transgender bathroom ban.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Stop attacking transgender children
We need to remember that transgender boys and girls are really just boys and girls.
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Posted inNation & World
Arkansas Republican governor vetoes transgender youth treatment ban
However, the measure could still be enacted if the majority of the House and Senate override the veto.
Posted inNation & World
Pentagon reverses Trump transgender military ban, issues new rules to broaden access
The new department regulations allow transgender people who meet military standards to enlist and serve openly in their self-identified gender.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: After decades of struggle, a place for LGBTQ+ Mainers to call home
The Equality Community Center has purchased its own building in the heart of downtown Portland.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Girls’ sports in Maine don’t need trans athlete ban
The Legislature is considering a heavy-handed fix to an invented problem.
Posted inNation & World
A first: U.S. Senate confirms openly transgender doctor for key post
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is one of 2 Republicans to vote in favor of confirming former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Sports
Groups vow to stop Maine bill to ban transgender youths from sports
Republican Rep. Beth O’Connor of Berwick submits a bill that would ‘ban biological males from participating in women’s sports.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Serving their country, in hiding: 3 Maine transgender veterans tell their stories
They loved their country. They felt military service was an honorable career. They were transgender. They enlisted and soon realized how difficult and even dangerous it could be. All three Maine transgender veterans who agreed to talk to the Sun Journal last week remain proud of their service despite the difficulties. All three also said […]
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Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military
President Joe Biden is signing an executive order revoking a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from joining the military.