Transgender

February 6, 2025 9:31 AM

Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday attempting to exclude transgender girls and women from female sports, a directive that supporters say will restore fairness but critics say infringes on the rights of a tiny minority of athletes. The order directs the Department of Justice to make sure all government agencies enforce a ban on transgender girls and women from participating in female school sports under Trump's interpretation of Title IX, a law against sex discrim...

Bihar appoints its first transgender sub-inspector

In a significant boost for the transgender community, Bihar has appointed a transgender person as a police sub-inspector for the first time. Manvi Madhu Kashyap, the newly appointed officer, credited her family’s unwavering support for her success. "My parents, brothers, and sisters stood by me during the toughest times," Kashyap told ANI. Kashyap recounted her struggles to pursue her studies, as many institutions initially denied her admission. She thanked her mentor, "Rehman Sir," for help...