trans women: LGBTQ+ news and stories

The Trump Administration Just Opened a Federal Probe Into Smith College for Admitting Trans Women

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights launched a Title IX investigation on May 4 into Smith's admissions policy, which has welcomed transgender women since 2015. The complaint was filed by a conservative legal group after the college honored Adm. Rachel Levine.

May 6, 2026 By TrueQueer

Politics

The EU Parliament Voted That Trans Women Are Women. Here's What That Actually Means.

In a landmark 340-141 vote, the European Parliament passed a resolution affirming the full recognition of trans women as women — a symbolic but significant rebuke to the global anti-trans backlash.

Apr 14, 2026 By TrueQueer

Rights

The European Parliament Just Voted to Recognize Trans Women as Women. Here's What It Means.

In a 340-to-141 vote, the European Parliament adopted a recommendation calling for 'the full recognition of trans women as women' — a striking statement amid a global wave of anti-trans legislation.

Apr 7, 2026 By TrueQueer