Transcastic

Transcastic #11 Sanctuary city for transgenders, Idaho trans healthcare ban and more!

In today's episode we discuss Sacramento becoming a transgender sanctuary city, an attempt at banning trans healthcare for government funded insurances in Idaho, a roller derby league standing up for trans gender players and a report on trans hate on Meta social media platforms. Sources: 1.Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/sacramento-sanctuary-city-transgender-people-rcna145287 [https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/sacramento-sanctuary-city-transgender-people-rcna145287] 2.Idaho trying to ban transgender care for government funded insurance  https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/governor-brad-little-signs-bill-that-bans-public-funds-used-for-gender-affirming-care [https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/governor-brad-little-signs-bill-that-bans-public-funds-used-for-gender-affirming-care] 3.After a county restricted transgender women in sports, a roller derby league said, ‘No way’  https://apnews.com/article/transgender-roller-derby-nassau-new-york-a918953e0063760c9d00372f322b7765 [https://apnews.com/article/transgender-roller-derby-nassau-new-york-a918953e0063760c9d00372f322b7765] 4. GLAAD’s New Report On Anti-Trans Hate Demands Action From Meta https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleemariepreston/2024/03/28/glaads-new-report-on-anti-trans-hate-demands-action-from-meta/?sh=e1aafa755647 [https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleemariepreston/2024/03/28/glaads-new-report-on-anti-trans-hate-demands-action-from-meta/?sh=e1aafa755647]

Transcastic #10 Spending Bills and Employment for Transgender people

The 10 episode of Transcastic featuring a brief discussion on the spending bill and a special segment on Transgender employment.

Transcastic #9 New info on Nex, conservatives try taking a transwomens job and more!

In this episode we discuss new info on the tragic death of Nex Benedict, Alabama republicans attacking a transgender employee and a lawsuit against the NCAA over transgender policies. 1.Biden issues statement on death of LGBTQ teen Nex Benedict, drawing attention to suicide crisis https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/biden-issues-statement-death-lgbtq-teen-nex-benedict-drawing-attention-rcna143453 [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/biden-issues-statement-death-lgbtq-teen-nex-benedict-drawing-attention-rcna143453] 2.Alabama Republicans target transgender Space Camp employee https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alabama-republicans-target-transgender-space-camp-employee-rcna143094 [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alabama-republicans-target-transgender-space-camp-employee-rcna143094] 3.College swimmers, volleyball players sue NCAA over transgender policies https://apnews.com/article/transgender-lia-thomas-swimming-lawsuit-b7df63108a03100f36b2e4364d585cdc [https://apnews.com/article/transgender-lia-thomas-swimming-lawsuit-b7df63108a03100f36b2e4364d585cdc]

Transcastic #8 Trans influencer campaign dropped, Bill looks to punish teachers respecting trans kids and more!

In this episode we discuss a Spanish trans influencer's promotion ending due to right wing social media, a Missouri bill targeting teachers who respect trans youth and results of a election pool on LGBTQ+ Americans. Sources: 1.Doritos severs ties with transgender influencer in Spain following online boycott threat https://www.nbcnews.com/business/doritos-boycott-spain-transgender-influencer-samantha-hudson-ad-rcna141925 [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/doritos-boycott-spain-transgender-influencer-samantha-hudson-ad-rcna141925] 2.Missouri teachers who support a trans minor's social transition could face felony, be put on sex offender list under proposed bill https://abcnews.go.com/US/missouri-bill-teachers-support-minors-transitioning-felony-sex-offender-list/story?id=107803364 [https://abcnews.go.com/US/missouri-bill-teachers-support-minors-transitioning-felony-sex-offender-list/story?id=107803364] 3.Most voters oppose candidates who campaign against transgender people: Poll https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4516762-voters-transgender-lgbtq-2024-poll/ [https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4516762-voters-transgender-lgbtq-2024-poll/]

Transcastic #7 LGBTQ+ Group sues to protect members, 1st federal trial over gender identity results and more!

In this episode we discuss a non profit LGBTQ+ group suing Texas in order to protect members, the verdict from the first federal hate crime trail over gender identity and a West Virginia bill trying to block care for at risk trans youth. Sources: 1.LGBTQ+ advocacy group sues Texas AG, says it won’t identify transgender families https://apnews.com/article/transgender-texas-lawsuit-youth-ede5b126e4f2f47fa179465c364f5549 [ 1.LGBTQ+ advocacy group sues Texas AG, says it won’t identify transgender families https://apnews.com/article/transgender-texas-lawsuit-youth-ede5b126e4f2f47fa179465c364f5549 2.Man guilty in Black transgender woman’s killing in 1st federal hate crime trial over gender identity https://apnews.com/article/south-carolina-transgender-woman-killed-hate-crime-e8b625cc3fbc16eb2e22511d93411eb8 3.West Virginia medical professionals condemn bill that prohibits care to at-risk transgender youth https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-gender-affirming-care-29437bf24673dfb6e79f9af255c642bf] 2.Man guilty in Black transgender woman’s killing in 1st federal hate crime trial over gender identity https://apnews.com/article/south-carolina-transgender-woman-killed-hate-crime-e8b625cc3fbc16eb2e22511d93411eb8 [https://apnews.com/article/south-carolina-transgender-woman-killed-hate-crime-e8b625cc3fbc16eb2e22511d93411eb8] 3.West Virginia medical professionals condemn bill that prohibits care to at-risk transgender youth https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-gender-affirming-care-29437bf24673dfb6e79f9af255c642bf [https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-gender-affirming-care-29437bf24673dfb6e79f9af255c642bf]