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News — Nov 18, 2025

Trans People Being Denied Passports Until They Can Prove Their 'Biological Sex' at Birth

The State Department has denied a passport application to a trans woman because she did not provide evidence that she is applying as her assigned sex at birth.

Country US — Nov 18, 2025

Interview- Tennessee- Lena Chipman Discusses Her Plans for Memphis

Lena Chipman is running for County Commission in Memphis, Tennessee as a democratic socialist. She spoke to The Needle about her plans for the city, and her work in making life bearable for trans people there. The original interview has been edited down for time and clarity. Jane: Would you

News — Nov 14, 2025

United States- Queer Kids to be Placed in Anti-Queer Foster Homes Under New Executive Order

The change reverses longstanding policy which separated queer kids from potential abuse.

News — Nov 12, 2025

Transsexual Medicine Banned at US Catholic Hospitals

Catholic Hospitals Provide Care to 1 in 7 Americans

Politics — Nov 10, 2025

Fact Check: Erin Reed is Lying About the Risk of Trans Healthcare Being Cut at Federal Level

The tone of Reed’s reporting does nothing to explain where the threat is coming from, and is therefore leading to panic among her trans readers.

Country US — Nov 10, 2025

Michigan- Interview: Joanna Whaley discusses going from Evangelical Pastor to Trans Politician

Joanna Whaley is running for state house outside of Detroit, Michigan as a progressive democrat. Before coming out as trans five years ago, she was an evangelical pastor. She spoke to The Needle about this transformation, and how she plans to help people going forward. The original interview has been

Politics — Nov 10, 2025

Shutdown Deal Reached As 8 Democrats Cross The Aisle- GOP Axes Healthcare, Trans Rights Status-Quo Remains

No version of this CR would've banned trans healthcare or directly targeted trans rights- the standing issue was whether the ACA subsidies would be ended.