ustine Lindsay, the NFL’s first openly transgender cheerleader, is claiming he was cut from the Carolina Panthers’ TopCats squad solely because of his transgender identity.
Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger (D) declined to clearly state whether she supports allowing biological males in girls’ locker rooms during a recent local television interview. When pressed by Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle‑Sears, Spanberger pivoted to a lengthy discussion about federal funding and Title IX interpretations instead of directly answering the question.
Students at Esperanza High School in Anaheim, California, staged a walkout protest in defiance of administrators permitting a trans-identifying male student to use the girls' bathroom.
Transgender actor Indya Moore launched into an emotional 30-minute Instagram video accusing Hollywood producer Ryan Murphy of abandoning the trans community after his hit show Pose. Moore, who rose to prominence under Murphy’s casting, thanked those who supported trans people but demanded more action from influential figures rather than what they see as symbolic support.
Former Disney star Sabrina Carpenter used her platform at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards to promote LGBTQI+ activism, flooding the stage with drag queens holding signs demanding appreciation, applause, and political rights. Her performance marked one of the most overt political displays of the evening, blending pop culture with progressive ideology in a show broadcast to millions.
