Charles Maisie Knowles left a note that said he was upset about being separated from a romantic partner back home, the Attorney General’s Office says.
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UMaine student Nicole Maines shares her story in HBO’s ‘The Trans List’
The transgender woman from Portland is among the 11 individuals profiled in the documentary that aired Monday night.
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Wal-mart adds insurance coverage for transgender workers
The retailer joins more than 500 companies taking a bigger role in advancing LGBT employees’ rights.
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Maine corrections chief delays policy review prompted by suicide of transgender teen
Corrections Commissioner Joseph Fitzpatrick says an investigation by the Attorney General’s Office into the death of Charles Maisie Knowles must be completed first.
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Long Creek juvenile center’s mental health protocols questioned after suicide
‘Every red flag should have gone up’ in the case of a suicidal transgender teen, national experts say. So far, the state-run facility has shed no light.
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In a first, Supreme Court will review bathroom policy for transgender students
The justices will review a Virginia school district’s policy requiring students to use bathrooms of their ‘biological identity.’
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Pentagon ends ban on transgender service members
Under the new policy, to be implemented over the next year, no one can be involuntarily separated from the military solely for being transgender, says Defense Secretary Ashton Carter.
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Poll: Americans split over issue of transgender bathroom choice
The survey also finds that a majority of Americans – 6 in 10 – prefer that public restrooms be separated for males and females.
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Federal directive says public schools must let transgender students choose bathroom
The guidance says public schools are obligated to treat transgender students in a way that matches their gender identity.
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White House directs schools on bathroom access for transgender students
Public schools must let students use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity, even if education records or identity documents indicate a different sex.