Lane Community College Title IX coordinator Daniel Brown has condemned the US House passing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. In an emailed response to The Torch, Brown stated that it is “very unlikely” that this bill could become law and called the bill “political showmanship, likely in response to the Biden…
Reproductive and gender-affirming care are seeing significant barriers being put up across the country. In Oregon, reproductive health care is a right but there are still barriers. In this current legislative session one bill is being brought up that could protect both gender-affirming care and reproductive health care in the state. The Oregon House Committee…
Transgender Day of Rememberance, the final day of Transgender Awareness Week, is held on Nov. 20. Not for the reiteration or emphasis of transgender issues, but that of the very real instances of violence in the transgender community. This national event is in recognition of the murder of Rita Hester of Boston, MA, a transgendered…
The GEC or Gender Equity Center is LCC’s support center for students of all genders and sexual identities with a large focus on community. However, how has that community been affected by covid and what kinds of resources can students expect? To answer these questions and get a better understanding of the center the Torch…
Old Nick’s is the latest victim in a right wing mobilization against drag queens and the LGBTQIA+ community. LGBTQIA+ events have received an increase in threats and attacks over the past few years. According to the Department of Justice, hate crimes based on trans identity increased by 41% between 2019 and 2020. The Armed Conflict…
