Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock therapy
Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.
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Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have starkly different messages and backgrounds on LGBTQ issues.
The campaign has spent more than $19 million on the ads in battleground states this month.
Transgender middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz qualified for the Paris Olympics after winning the women's 1,500-meter final at the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday.
The judge called the Title IX rule expanding LGBTQ protections for students a "threat to democracy," temporarily blocking it Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and Idaho.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says that trans issues will not be a central part of his presidential campaign.
At least 24 states have adopted bans on gender-affirming care for minors in recent years, and most of them face legal challenges.
The NCAA is accused of violating Title IX by allowing transgender athlete Lia Thomas to compete at the national championships in 2022.
A soon-to-be-finalized legal settlement in Colorado comes amid a growing number of lawsuits across the country aimed at improving health care access and safety for incarcerated trans people.
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
"For a company to hire a trans person and then not publicly stand by them is worse, in my opinion, than not hiring a trans person at all," Mulvaney said.
McBride's historic win in 2020 made her the first openly transgender state senator in the U.S.
At least 121,000 trans youth have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, which can lead to depression and even suicidal thoughts. But 20 states have enacted full or partial bans of minors receiving care that doctors say could ease suffering and even save their lives.
Facing doctor burnout, soaring medical costs and an influx of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld is taking over at a difficult time.
The bill is part of a wave of restrictions on transgender people being pushed in conservative states.
Wade has been publicly supportive of his teenage daughter Zaya, who came out as transgender in 2020.
Dorms and living facilities controlled by North Dakota's board of higher education are affected, as well as correctional facilities for youths and adults.
The Democrat has not been allowed to speak on the state House floor since she declared that legislators who voted in favor of a ban on gender-affirming care would have "blood on your hands."
Lawmakers said they want people to know they "should be free" and they are "welcome and safe" in Minnesota.
Republican legislators in Kansas have approved a proposal to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
A sponsored post ignited outrage from conservatives, including from singers Kid Rock and Travis Tritt.
A Kansas bill that would bar transgender people from using public bathrooms or changing their name or gender on their driver's license cleared the Senate Tuesday.
Republican Gov. Mark Gordon opted not to veto the bill but said it "pays little attention to fundamental principles of equality."
"I am thrilled that this ruling recognizes our rights and our humanity and hopefully opens doors for transgender athletes everywhere to participate fully in sports," athlete JayCee Cooper wrote.
Questions about athletes' menstrual history will no longer appear on medical forms Florida high school students are required to fill out before participating in sports, though the new form will still ask athletes for their sex assigned at birth, rather than just their sex.
A local organization is providing free gear to the unhoused after one of their own was hit and killed in Lakewood on Christmas 2023.
At Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Denver this Christmas, organizations from across Denver came together to host a holiday flea market for those in need.
The Colorado Department of Transportation temporarily blocked both directions of I-70 between Georgetown and The Divide on Christmas due to unsafe conditions.
Two people have been arrested and are facing charges of felony child abuse after a one-month-old baby was discovered in the median of a road Christmas morning.
For many Latino families, tamales are a Christmas staple. One woman in Parker is taking her family's tradition from Mexico and making delicious tamales for the community.
A local organization is providing free gear to the unhoused after one of their own was hit and killed in Lakewood on Christmas 2023.
At Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Denver this Christmas, organizations from across Denver came together to host a holiday flea market for those in need.
The Colorado Department of Transportation temporarily blocked both directions of I-70 between Georgetown and The Divide on Christmas due to unsafe conditions.
Two people have been arrested and are facing charges of felony child abuse after a one-month-old baby was discovered in the median of a road Christmas morning.
For many Latino families, tamales are a Christmas staple. One woman in Parker is taking her family's tradition from Mexico and making delicious tamales for the community.
Some areas across the Front Range pick up 1" of rain.
Jefferson County Schools parents are voicing their concerns over a lack of communication after the Chief of Schools, David Weiss, was fired last week and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed there is an active criminal investigation involving him.
At Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Denver this Christmas, organizations from across Denver came together to host a holiday flea market for those in need.
Denver Health said their teams are doing what they can to raise the spirits of patients spending their holiday in the hospital. The spiritual care team handed out small gifts today and also held a joint celebration of both Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah.
This time last year, a woman in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a driver at the corner of Colfax and Teller. Now Bridging Over is providing free resources to prevent future tragedies.
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.
A Colorado State University alum will accomplish a bucket list dream this weekend when he attends the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, achieving his goal of attending every CSU football game this season.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani Airlines plane making a steep descent before slamming into the ground in a fireball in western Kazakhstan.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
President Biden left in place the capital punishment sentences of just three federal inmates: Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
After announcing that Children's Hospital Colorado would become a non-network provider, the hospital has reached a new agreement with the TRICARE military health insurance program.
It was a very special holiday season for an Aurora resident recovering after a unique surgery.
After the loss of their daughter, the Swope family is dedicated to honoring her memory by helping other patients like her.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Last-minute Christmas shoppers made the best of Christmas Eve, as thousands of people flooded Colorado stores to pick up their final gifts before the holiday.
It's only been open for a few months. But Denver's latest Filipino restaurant is generating a lot of buzz in the Mile High City and beyond.
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.