gender identity

Published
October 2, 2024

Rockland library to host gender and sexuality workshop
Published
September 22, 2024

Trump’s second-term agenda on LGBTQ issues alarms civil rights groups

Civil rights groups are already raising alarms and preparing to challenge Trump’s agenda in court.
Published
May 20, 2024

Lincoln County mother appeals dismissal of lawsuit over child’s gender expression at school

Amber Lavigne, of Newcastle, sued Great Salt Bay Community School officials, saying they provided her child with a chest binder and allowed the child to use pronouns different than the ones assigned at birth.
Published
May 15, 2024

Transgender athletes to face fewer barriers to compete under new policy

Under a policy approved Wednesday by the Maine Principals' Association, schools will allow transgender athletes to compete on teams either according to their birth-assigned gender or gender identity.
Published
May 6, 2024

Lawsuit against Lincoln County school district over student’s gender expression is dismissed

Amber Lavigne sued school leaders in April, alleging they violated her parental rights by not telling her about her child's use of a chest binder and change in pronouns.

Published
April 10, 2024

Maine Legislature advances abortion, gender care shield bill after heated debate

The legislation to shield providers of legally protected abortion and gender-affirming care from hostile, out-of-state litigation faces more votes in both chambers before going to the governor.
Published
March 21, 2024

Bill to shield providers of abortions and gender-affirming care advances after partisan clash

The measure backed by Democrats passed out of committee on an 8-4 party-line vote and now heads to floor votes in the Legislature.
Published
November 14, 2023

Churches and nonprofits host Transgender Day of Remembrance event
Published
July 9, 2023

Maine has tacked left as nation lurches right in culture wars

Embracing the state motto – 'I lead' – Maine lawmakers led in a different direction, safeguarding and expanding access to abortion and gender-affirming care.
Published
June 18, 2023

One of Us: Drumming her way to ‘a full-body experience’

Nyssa Ornitier found a community that fit her in the world of heavy metal.