Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even if you’re not part of the LGBTQ+ community, understanding gender-related terms is a key part of being a good ally. “For queer ...

The word “cisgender” is often used online — but few people stop to ask what it actually means. At its core, cisgender simply describes someone whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned ...

2005: Maine state lawmakers approve a bill sponsored by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci to prohibit discrimination under the Maine Human Rights Act based on sexual orientation. Gender identity is ...

Texas passed a bill defining "man" and "woman" based on reproductive systems, impacting state records and becoming the 14th state with such a law. Supporters say the law protects women's rights, while ...

In previous legal updates, our team analyzed the recent executive order entitled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, which encourages, but does not mandate, that ...

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is backing legislation that would eliminate references to the term “gender” in state law and ...