John Wright
By John Wright:
Texas Association of Business Comes Out Against Anti-Trans ‘Bathroom Bills’
Texas Judge Dismisses Trans Prisoner’s Lawsuit Seeking Gender Confirmation Surgery
Vanessa Lynn Gibson said that "the reality of the situation is emotionally devastating, and I won’t lie, I was so mad I couldn’t stop crying." Read More
El Paso County Challenges GOP Leaders’ Anti-Trans Rhetoric
Commissioners in El Paso County unanimously approved a resolution linking GOP leaders' recent statements against transgender rights to anti-LGBTQ violence. Read More
In Texas Transgender Suit, Who’s Facing Harm?
States play victim in federal court, but LGBT advocates say trans kids are the ones truly at risk.
Ken Paxton is leading a multi-state lawsuit against federal school guidelines for trans students, but LGBT advocates say trans kids are the ones at risk. Read More
Texas Court Says Trans Man Can’t Be Listed as Male on His Driver’s License
A Houston trans man says it's "jarring and heartbreaking" that a judge has refused to allow him to change his license gender marker from "female" to "male." Read More
Paxton’s Transgender Bathroom Lawsuit Goes to Court Friday
The Texas attorney general hopes to block federal guidance on accommodating trans students' use of restrooms at school.
U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor will hear Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request for a temporary injunction against the Obama administration's guidance to schools, urging them to allow transgender students to use bathrooms that agree with their gender identity. Read More
Gay Corrections Officer Alleges Retaliation for Filing Suit
The former Collin County corrections officer's complaint is under investigation by federal commission.
Former Collin County corrections officer Derek Boyd says he was fired for filing a federal discrimination lawsuit. Read More
Texas Families Talk Back On Trans Discrimination: Kat, Christina and Ryan Smith
"We want her to be just like every other kid."
Katherine “Kat” Smith, 10 Christina, a registered nurse, and Ryan Smith, product marketing manager Lovejoy ISD, Allen *** Christina Smith: The story started when [Katherine] was 3. She was standing there looking between her legs, and she said, “What is … Read More
NBA, NCAA Moves Could Be Game-Changers for Anti-LGBT Legislation in Texas
The NBA and NCAA may have just dealt a preemptive, one-two knockout punch to anti-LGBT bills in the upcoming Texas Legislature, which convenes in January. First, the NBA announced plans to move the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte over … Read More
University of Texas Won’t Go to Bat for Trans Student Athletes
New UIL rules forcing trans athletes to play based on birth certificates could violate Title IX.
New UIL rules force high school trans athletes to play according to birth certificates, potentially violating Title IX. UT, which oversees UIL, won't get involved. Read More