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University of Michigan named a national ‘Best of the Best’ LGBTQ-friendly campus
Read full article: University of Michigan named a national ‘Best of the Best’ LGBTQ-friendly campusU-M in Ann Arbor has been named one of the top 40 schools in the country for having an inclusive and safe LGBTQ-friendly campus.
Voice therapy, surgery available for those who identify as transgender and want voice to fit appearance
Read full article: Voice therapy, surgery available for those who identify as transgender and want voice to fit appearanceFor many that identify as transgender, how others perceive them involves their appearance and how they sound.
Transgender Day of Visibility resolution unanimously approved in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Transgender Day of Visibility resolution unanimously approved in Washtenaw CountyOn Wednesday, the county’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution recognizing the day and adding it to county calendars for this year and beyond.
I am she: Trans woman opens up about her journey, drive to reshape the conversation
Read full article: I am she: Trans woman opens up about her journey, drive to reshape the conversationMichigan native Amanda Branch is opening up about her journey transitioning from male to female, and how she is working to change the dialogue when it comes to being transgender.
Hear from trans women of color who are working to help others in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Hear from trans women of color who are working to help others in Metro DetroitLiliana Reyes and Jeynce Poindexter work to help other women in Metro Detroit through the Ruth Ellis Center and at the Trans Sistas of Color Project.
Washtenaw County Prosecutor issues directive on gender identity, adopts Fair Michigan policy
Read full article: Washtenaw County Prosecutor issues directive on gender identity, adopts Fair Michigan policyOn Wednesday, Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit issued a Prosecutor’s Office’s Directive on respecting the gender identity of transgender, intersex and gender-nonconforming community members.
Plymouth-Canton schools approve new transgender policy
Read full article: Plymouth-Canton schools approve new transgender policyThere were comments coming from both sides of the issue, but the overwhelming majority did support the transgender policy change in the district. “We passed this policy to provide a more safe, welcoming environment for all of our students,” said Patti McCoin, Plymouth-Canton School Board president. McCoin was playing a bit of defense Tuesday night during a virtual meeting as she explained the new transgender policy had been under consideration for quite some time. What the change meansThe change allows transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms that they identify with. The board president also pointed to communities such as Ann Arbor where they have a similar transgender policy and have not had any issues.
JK Rowling's tweets on transgender people spark outrage
Read full article: JK Rowling's tweets on transgender people spark outrageLOS ANGELES Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is facing hefty backlash after she posted a series of tweets about transgender people. If sex isnt real, theres no same-sex attraction, she tweeted. If sex isnt real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. A Harry Potter fan group tweeted its disapproval of Rowlings post and encouraged followers to donate to a group that supports back transgender women. JK Rowling continues to align herself with an ideology which willfully distorts facts about gender identity and people who are trans, GLAAD tweeted.