gender identity
Coverage of gender identity in the Nexus archive.
- Kaillie Humphries: Identity is not the same as biology. The Supreme Court agrees
Kaillie Humphries, an Olympic athlete, supports the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Title IX's protection of women's sports based on biological sex. The ruling emphasizes that women's sports categories should be exclusive to biological women to ensure fairness and opportunities for female athletes.
- The Supreme Court Rules That Sports Are Different
The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in West Virginia v. B. P. J. that states can define men’s and women’s sports by biological sex, not gender identity, preserving sex-segregated competitions. The decision aligns with Title IX’s protection of single-sex teams and reflects public opinion favoring sex-based segregation in sports. Dissenting justices and groups like the ACLU criticized the ruling as harmful to trans athletes.
- California law that forbids 'forced outing' of trans students blocked by 9th Circuit
The 9th Circuit Court granted a preliminary injunction blocking a California law that prohibits school employees from disclosing a student's gender identity, sexual orientation, or expression to parents without the student's consent. The law aimed to prevent 'forced outing' of transgender students.
- Biden-era DOE officials defied the law to protect ‘gender identity’ rights —and still have their jobs
Biden-era Department of Education officials are accused of violating laws to protect gender identity rights, with the article claiming this does not safeguard women's privacy. The content argues that allowing trans individuals to use bathrooms and locker rooms is seen by many Americans as failing to protect women's privacy rights.
- Chicago, San Francisco, suburban DC school districts accused of hiding students’ gender ID from parents ahead of House hearing
Three major school districts in Chicago, San Francisco, and suburban DC are accused by the Justice Department of allowing students to conceal their transgender status from parents. The complaints were filed late last week, targeting policies that may prevent parents from being informed about their children's gender identity.
- Kemi Badenoch kicks off Pride month with warning to Tory councils not to fly ultra-woke flag that promotes 'contested ideas about gender identity and critical race theory'
Kemi Badenoch initiated Pride month by warning Tory councils against flying a flag described as 'ultra-woke' that promotes contested ideas about gender identity and critical race theory. The statement targets the flag's association with specific ideological concepts.
- Supreme Court turns away another parental rights dispute
The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal from a Florida couple who claimed their parental rights were violated by a school board policy on students' gender identity. The policy, which has since been revised, was at the center of the dispute.
- Trump Cabinet member scraps Obama-era gender identity housing rule, cites ‘biological reality’
HUD Secretary Scott Turner has halted enforcement of HUD's 2016 Equal Access Rule, which recognized gender identity in federally-funded housing programs, citing 'biological reality' and aligning with Trump's executive order. The move impacts shelters serving women fleeing domestic violence and reverses Obama-era protections that allowed self-identification for gender in housing access.
- Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight
The Trump administration's Department of Justice sent a plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old child from Utah involved in a custody dispute tied to the child's gender identity. The child is at the center of a legal battle between parents over custody arrangements.
- Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight
The Trump administration's Department of Justice sent a plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old child to the U.S. amid a custody dispute involving the child's gender identity. The case highlights tensions between U.S. and Cuban authorities over international child custody issues.
- Trump’s FCC launches inquiry into gender identity in kids’ TV shows
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Trump appointee Brendan Carr, has launched an inquiry into the TV ratings system to determine if content related to gender identity in children's programming is adequately flagged for parents. The investigation seeks public comment on the transparency of the TV Oversight Management Board, which governs TV ratings like TV-Y and TV-MA.
- Caitlyn Jenner begs Trump for help correcting the gender on her passport after trans policy change
Caitlyn Jenner has requested President Donald Trump's assistance to correct the gender listed on her passport following a change in U.S. transgender policy. The policy shift has complicated her ability to update her official documents to reflect her gender identity.
- Title IX agreements on shaky ground after Education Department rescinds gender-identity deals
The U.S. Education Department revoked Title IX agreements from the Obama and Biden administrations that addressed gender identity policies, creating political uncertainty. This action undermines previous settlements and shifts the issue into partisan debate.
- Top school district slapped with complaint alleging 'elaborate system' to keep kids' gender transitions secret
Montgomery County Public Schools faces a complaint from Trump-aligned America First Legal alleging violations of constitutional rights and federal laws through its gender transition policies. The complaint claims the district's handbook restricts parental involvement and hides gender-related information from parents under FERPA.