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Nepal welcomes first transgender lawmaker

Nepal welcomes first transgender lawmaker

Draped in garlands, Bhumika Shrestha on Monday became Nepal's first transgender woman lawmaker, marking a proud milestone for the marginalised community in the Himalayan nation. Nepal's Election Commission confirmed the 37‑year‑old as a proportional‑representation MP from the centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) which

Stop Beating Around the Bush — Our Sexual Wellness Education Needs Help

Stop Beating Around the Bush — Our Sexual Wellness Education Needs Help

The first semester of college brings about many changes for young adults as they navigate independence, constant academic pressure and — for some students — new, more intimate experiences. The MSU students I know are generally open to talking about sexual health, which is encouraging, but it isn’t enough on its

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Historically, U.S. LGBTQIA+ citizens — especially transgender people — have been victims of hate crimes, systemic oppression and social ostracization. Some progress has been made toward legal and social equality in recent decades, but as President Donald Trump moves through his second term, transgender citizens are facing new legislative setbacks, going

Women’s History Month kicks off with a discussion on RBG’s legacy

Women’s History Month kicks off with a discussion on RBG’s legacy

The MSU Women’s Center kicked off Women’s History Month with a discussion moderated by the Pre-Law Club about the life and legacy of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). The event was the first in the Center’s month-long series celebrating

1 in 3 women feel their gender has held them back

1 in 3 women feel their gender has held them back

One-third of women (35%) feel like they’ve been held back in life, simply because they’re a woman, according to new research. Perhaps due to their willingness to do everything from work to wellness differently than previous generations, 50% of Gen Z feel as though they’ve been

Panel discusses Supreme Court ruling on parental rights

(The Center Square) – The Federalist Society hosted a webinar on Monday to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Mirabelli v. Bonta and its potential impact on parental rights, religious liberty and public school policies involving student gender identity. The webinar, titled “Are Secret Gender Transition Policies

Supreme Court continues to consider school transition cases

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a California policy that allowed schools to withhold information about a child’s gender transition from parents, based on constitutional claims. In Mirabelli v. Bonta, a 6-3 decision, the justices said California’s policy violated the First and 14th