Girlguiding UK Sets Deadline for Trans Girls to Leave — What Changed, What the Law Says, and What Comes Next A September deadline is forcing trans girls out of Girlguiding UK. Behind it is a legal shift reshaping transgender rights across the country. This is what it means, and what happens next.

They Don’t Need a List: How AI Surveillance Can Identify LGBTQ+ People Without One Even without a database of LGBTQ+ people, today’s surveillance systems can piece together identities through patterns, movement, and data sharing—raising urgent concerns for privacy and safety.

NJ Prosecutor’s Office Chief Arrested for DUI — What Happens When Law Enforcement Is the One Under Investigation? 🧑‍✈️ A Top Law Enforcement Official, Now Facing Charges Francisco “Frank” Roman Jr., the Chief of Detectives for the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, was arrested in the early…

“Chaos, Not Security”: NJ Governor Sherrill Slams ICE Deployment at Airports New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is speaking out against a federal plan to deploy ICE agents at airports, warning it could create confusion, not security. As immigration enforcement expands into everyday travel spaces,…

Tennessee Library Director Refuses to Move LGBTQ+ Books – and Sparks a National Conversation After a March 16 board vote targeting LGBTQ+ books, a Tennessee library director is refusing to comply—igniting a national debate over censorship, access, and who decides what stories belong.

I've submitted my YA action/psychological thriller #novel "Split Victory" for editorial/beta reader/publisher review 💖✍📗 I'll begin posting serialized chapters, one per week, once they get back to me on any revisions, or when it goes to Kindle, so it'll be available for anyone who can't afford it!

🏳️‍🌈 Why Pride Is Thriving Across New Jersey—Even Where You Least Expect It Pride in New Jersey is no longer limited to major cities. From the Jersey Shore to small towns and rural communities, LGBTQ+ celebrations are spreading—and reshaping visibility across the state.

✈️ ICE at the Airport? What Trump’s TSA “Backup Plan” Could Mean for Trans Travelers A new proposal to deploy ICE agents at airport security checkpoints is raising alarm. While officials say ICE won’t conduct screenings, LGBTQ+ advocates warn of serious risks for trans travelers.

NJ School Backs Down After Trump Naming Proposal Sparks Backlash A controversial proposal to rename a Colts Neck, New Jersey elementary school after Donald Trump has been dropped after swift and vocal backlash from parents, residents, and national media attention.

🚨 New Jersey School Sparks Outrage After Suggesting Students Volunteer at ICE Detention Facility Parents are outraged after a New Jersey school suggested students volunteer at an ICE detention center, raising serious questions about ethics, safety, and messaging.

Oklahoma’s “Classroom Disruption” Bill Could Become a New Tool to Target LGBTQ Students Oklahoma’s latest school discipline bill doesn’t mention LGBTQ students—but its vague language may allow schools to punish identity, expression, and protest.

Pulse Was a Sanctuary. Now Even Its Memory Is Under Attack. As Orlando demolishes the Pulse nightclub to build a permanent memorial, Florida has already erased one of its most visible tributes—the rainbow crosswalk—sparking outrage over how LGBTQ+ history is remembered.

No “Registry” — Yet: Are States Quietly Building Systems That Could Track Transgender Americans? No state has admitted to building a transgender registry. But across the U.S., new laws and federal actions are quietly creating the data systems that could make one possible.

Federal Court Blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments Classroom Law A federal court has blocked Arkansas’ attempt to mandate Ten Commandments displays in classrooms, reaffirming that public schools cannot be used to promote religion.

“Don’t Say Trans”: Inside H.R. 7661 and the Federal Push to Erase Trans Identity in Schools A new federal bill, H.R. 7661, could penalize schools for allowing content about transgender people. Critics say it functions as a nationwide “Don’t Say Trans” policy.

A major Colorado school district is pushing back against federal pressure to ban transgender students from sports and bathrooms, setting up a potential legal showdown over Title IX and state civil rights protections.

Book bans dominate headlines nationwide, but in New Jersey many disputes happen quietly through school review processes. Challenges to books — particularly those involving LGBTQ themes and race — are appearing in districts across the state.

Anti-Trans Groups Are Asking the FDA to Restrict Estrogen for Trans Women Several anti-trans advocacy groups are asking the FDA to regulate estrogen prescribed for transgender women. Medical experts say the campaign relies on misleading claims about “off-label” prescribing.

What Is Project 2025 — And Why People Are Talking About “Project 2026”? Project 2025 is a sweeping conservative policy roadmap designed to reshape the federal government. As debate over the plan grows, some commentators have begun discussing what they call “Project 2026.” Here’s what those terms…

Age verification laws meant to “protect kids” could force transgender people to reveal personal information online. Some proposals would move identity checks into phones and computers themselves — potentially affecting everyone who uses the internet. #Privacy

Inside Lezapalooza: A Trans Woman’s First Experience at New Jersey’s Sapphic Camp A QueerDispatch reporter attended Lezapalooza — New Jersey’s growing sapphic camping festival — and shares a first-hand account of community, inclusion, and life in the woods.

Seaside Heights, NJ - JerseyShore - After Snowmageddon 2026

Trans Rights Readthon is March 17-31! 🏳️‍⚧️📖 I have a goal to read six books for the readathon! For each book I finish, I'll donate $5 to Trans Lifeline! If you need some recs for your readathon, I have a few for you! 🩵🩷🤍

January 24th, 2017 -- EPCOT: Seas Pavilion and Spaceship Earth from ECOT: Land Pavilion

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Imagine being trapped in a prison where everyone sees you as a target — and the government cuts off the medication that keeps you alive.

The Prairieland Defendants: Protest, Terrorism Charges, and the Verdict That Could Shape Future Activism A July 4 protest outside the Prairieland ICE detention center turned into one of the most controversial protest prosecutions in recent years. With terrorism-related charges and eight defendants…

Genocide Watchdog Issues Third Red Flag Alert Over Escalating Attacks on Trans People in the United States The Lemkin Institute has issued its third Red Flag Alert warning that escalating anti-trans policies in the United States fit early warning patterns of genocide.

A little-known immigration rule could put transgender travelers at risk. Advocates warn that a “misrepresentation” clause in U.S. immigration law — normally used to fight fraud — could theoretically be applied to gender identity documentation. #TransRights #LGBTQ #Immigration #HumanRights

Some far-right influencers are compiling “target lists” of transgender activists, doctors, and teachers. Researchers warn these lists can fuel harassment campaigns. New article from QueerDispatch 👇

Insurance companies may be quietly restricting gender-affirming care — even in states where the care is still legal. A new QueerDispatch investigation looks at how insurance rules can delay or deny treatment. 👇

Seaside Heights, Nj (Casino Pier) in the snow. #photogrsphy

The Hidden Mental Health Impact of Anti-Trans Laws Anti‑trans laws are not abstract policy — researchers and clinicians warn they're driving higher anxiety, depression, and suicide risk for transgender youth and adults.

I feel like if I keep posting, people are going to get tired of reading the news. So here's something FUN! Community over capitalism. Art over algorithms. People over profit. (Disclaimer: I vend @ LunarFaire Events) New piece on QueerDispatch ⬇️ queerdispatch.org/2026/03/11/w...

🚨 BREAKING: A federal appeals court says states can restrict transgender healthcare to make adults “appreciate their sex.” Yes. That’s actually what the ruling says. Here’s why the 4th Circuit decision is so dangerous. 🧵 queerdispatch.org/2026/03/11/t...

The fight over trans rights isn’t just happening in state legislatures. It’s happening at school board meetings. Across the country, policies are being adopted that could force schools to out transgender students to their parents. 👇 queerdispatch.org/2026/03/10/t... #ProtectTransKids