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Ser, resistir y transformar en la lucha trans | Sylvia Sofía López Pérez | TEDxParque Fundidora
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-12 16:53
社会背景与挑战 - 报告指出,25年前蒙特雷对LGBT群体非常不友好,该群体面临警察的迫害和监禁[1] - 报告强调,跨性别者在争取LGBTQ+权利方面一直处于前沿,但他们拥有的权利却最少[1] - 报告揭示,80%-90%的跨性别者失学,同样比例的跨性别女性从事性工作,这并非出于自愿,而是因为其他机会被剥夺[1] - 报告强调,即使在21世纪,仍然存在以“违反道德和良好习俗”为由逮捕跨性别者的警察法规[1] - 报告指出,跨性别者的平均寿命仅为35岁[1] 倡议与行动 - 报告提到,2001年,由于LGBT运动中跨性别者被忽视,报告人决定发出自己的声音,并与其他跨性别女性一起在Nuevo León发起了第一次性别多样性游行[1] - 报告强调了在各个领域(包括学术界、文化界、艺术界和政治界)实现LGBTQ+群体正常化的必要性[7] - 报告呼吁团结各方力量,真正加强对那些没有相同机会的人的支持,并避免停留在口头承诺[5] 身份与交叉性 - 报告强调了跨性别者身份的复杂性,以及贫困、阶级和性别认同等因素如何相互作用,从而阻碍了个人的发展[4] - 报告强调了跨性别者在生活各个方面面临的劣势,包括工作、学术和个人生活[1] - 报告强调了“有目的的可见性”的重要性,以促进对LGBTQ+群体的理解和接受[6]
Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce passport restrictions targeting transgender people
NBC News· 2025-11-07 02:20
The Supreme Court out with this ruling on the Trump administration and passports. They're now saying that the Trump administration can force people to ID themselves on passports based on their sex at birth, meaning male or female would be the only options. Critics tonight call that a major blow to transgender rights.The court writing in the order that displaying passport holders sex at birth no more offends equal protection principles than displaying their country of birth. In both cases, they write, the go ...
Supreme Court says Trump administration can enforce passport restrictions around gender
NBC News· 2025-11-06 22:48
Legal & Policy - Supreme Court rules Trump administration can require individuals to identify as male or female based on sex at birth on passports [1] - Critics view the ruling as a major blow to transgender rights [2] - The court argues displaying sex at birth is similar to displaying country of birth, not differential treatment [2] - Justice Jackson dissents, highlighting the difficult choice transgender Americans face: use gender-incongruent passports and risk harassment, or avoid activities requiring a passport [5][6] - The passport policy, previously blocked by lower courts, is now in effect while legal challenges continue [7] Impact on Transgender Individuals - Transgender individuals may face harassment or bodily invasions if using passports that do not align with their gender identity [6] - They may also be limited in activities such as travel, opening bank accounts, renting cars, or starting new jobs if a passport is required [6]
The Real Cost of Hate and Its Impact on the LGBTQ+ Community | Leo Fairchild | TEDxVista Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-07 14:51
Imagine [Applause] waking up knowing that who you are fundamentally is a crime. Imagine walking down the street always wondering if today will be your last day and you'll be killed in the streets for simply living your life. These are constant thoughts weighing on the minds of LGBTQ Americans.And our government, the very institution meant to protect us, has failed to take action. Not only has it failed to take action, it's perpetuated years of built up hate in the bills, laws, and media that foster an envir ...
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-05 09:44
Legal & Regulatory - Gun rights advocates are opposing Justice Department discussions on potentially restricting transgender individuals from purchasing firearms [1] Social Impact - The discussions follow last week's Minneapolis school shooting, suggesting a link between transgender individuals and gun violence [1]
'We deserve safety': TX family flees U.S. fearing anti-trans laws
MSNBC· 2025-08-24 18:48
Transgender Rights & Legislation - Texas has become a focal point in the national debate over transgender rights, particularly concerning gender-affirming care for trans youth [5] - In 2022, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the state's child welfare agency to investigate parents and doctors providing gender-affirming care, equating it to child abuse, though this is temporarily blocked by a court injunction [3] - The bathroom bill, which initially sparked activism, has resurfaced before lawmakers [4] Family Impact & Relocation - The Gonzalez family is leaving Texas due to safety concerns related to restrictive policies and the perceived hostile environment [1][2] - The family's decision to relocate highlights the potential criminalization of parents supporting their transgender children's healthcare decisions [4] - The family is not disclosing their new location to ensure safety and a fresh start for their children [2] Societal & Political Reactions - Public reaction to the Gonzalez family's story and transgender issues is mixed, with some expressing support and others citing religious beliefs against transgender identities [6] - The issue of transgender rights has caused division among Democrats [5] - Some individuals and families feel targeted and are considering leaving Texas due to the political climate [6] Personal Impact - A 15-year-old transgender girl expresses disappointment and frustration at not being allowed the same rights as others [1][7] - The current political climate is perceived as invalidating her identity and rights [7]
'We deserve safety': Texas family leaves the United States fearing anti-trans laws
MSNBC· 2025-08-22 15:15
Legislative & Policy Landscape - Texas GOP is likely to pass new Jerry Manner congressional maps [1] - Texas Republicans are reviving a bathroom bill requiring people to use public restrooms according to their assigned sex at birth [2] - Texas passed a 2021 ban on trans girls in sports [7] - In 2022, Governor Abbott instructed the state’s child welfare agency to investigate parents and doctors who provide gender affirming care for trans youth, equating it to child abuse [7] Social Impact & Family Decisions - A family is leaving Texas and the US altogether due to anti-LGBTQ+ laws [3][4] - The Gonzalez family left Texas due to safety concerns related to restrictive legislation [4][5] - The family felt unsafe due to the potential criminalization of parents supporting their trans daughter [8] - The Gonzalez family moved to a more pro-trans environment with better access to healthcare [13] Political & Social Debate - Texas has become an epicenter for the national fight over trans rights [9] - Reaction to the Gonzalez family story was mixed, with some expressing sadness and others citing religious beliefs [10][11] - The issue is shaping the course of families' lives, highlighting that it's more than just politics [12]
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from Olympic women's sports
NBC News· 2025-07-23 21:10
The United States Olympic and Parolympic Committee has changed its eligibility rules, barring transgender women from competing in women's sports. In an email to the Team USA community, the committee said the decision was based on a quote obligation to comply with federal expectations. President Trump signed an executive order in February banning trans women and girls from competing in women's sports.It's unclear whether any Olympians would be banned from the competition in the 2028 games under this new poli ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-23 08:35
A Hong Kong court has ordered the striking down of regulations banning individuals from using public toilets designated for the opposite sex, in a ruling expected to improve treatment of transgender people. https://t.co/bhvjbfy4IF ...