Anne Branigin
Washington Post
Piscataway, NJ, United States
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BTS’s ‘Beyond the Story’: 6 key takeaways from new bio
"Beyond the Story," BTS's first official biography, dives deep into the trailblazing K-pop group's music-making journey. → Read More
Arkansas federal judge blocks first ban on gender-affirming care
U.S. district judge in Arkansas issued a permanent injunction against a state law that banned trans youth and their families from seeking gender-affirming medical care. → Read More
Welcome to the D.C. queer bar where consent rules
As You Are, an LGBTQ bar with a focus on acceptance and consent, has developed a loyal clientele since opening its doors last spring. → Read More
7 takeaways from “Shiny Happy People,” the new Duggar family documentary
A new docu-series on Amazon Prime digs deeper into the Duggar family, their show and their connections to Christian fundamentalism → Read More
What happened on the final episode of ‘Succession’
A dynasty has been toppled, and a new set of rulers have been crowned. → Read More
Why are Americans so obsessed with ice?
Everyone seems to have a preference. Now even Starbucks is entering the fray. → Read More
At trans prom, joy is a political statement
Trans kids around the country say they've felt bullied and ignored by lawmakers. So they threw themselves a party. → Read More
Bye, Mister: Why (most) journalists turned against courtesy titles
The Wall Street Journal was the latest newspaper to drop courtesy titles such as “Mr.,” “Ms.,” and “Mx.” → Read More
TMZ’s Britney Spears documentary questions star’s post-conservatorship freedom
The unauthorized film spurred backlash from fans, and apparent responses on social media from Spears and her husband. → Read More
In three high-profile cases, courts side with female survivors
E. Jean Carroll, Megan Thee Stallion and Evan Rachel Wood’s cases advanced in their favor this week. → Read More
Anti-trans bills have doubled since 2022. Our map shows where states stand.
State legislators have introduced more than 400 anti-trans bills, more than were introduced from 2018 to 2022. Our map shows where states currently stand. → Read More
Oscars 2023: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ dominates, winning seven awards
Live news and analysis from the 2023 Oscars, including red carpet looks, winners and the biggest moments. → Read More
For LGBTQ spaces, being safe takes on new urgency
A tide of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, armed protests and the Club Q shooting have spurred bar owners, community centers and drag performers to take more precautions. → Read More
A ‘rainbow wave’ of candidates made history. What’s next for them?
According to the Victory Fund, an LGBTQ political PAC, out of 714 out LGBTQ candidates who ran Tuesday, at least 436 won their races. → Read More
Anti-trans laws are on the rise. Here’s a look at where — and what kind.
Bans on trans youth and restrictions on gender-affirming medical care are among a record number of anti-trans bills introduced across the country this year. → Read More
A battle over Title IX: Can it be used to exclude trans athletes?
A group of young cisgender women is arguing that allowing trans athletes to compete on sports teams that align with their gender identity violates their rights. → Read More
‘Don’t say trans’: Texas school board’s new policies spark an outcry
The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District passed a sweeping set of policies that includes a total ban on all classroom discussion of “gender fluidity.” → Read More
A record number of trans and nonbinary people are running for office
Meet three of the trans or nonbinary candidates who are part of a historic wave in 2022. → Read More
Trans Chick-fil-A worker told to be ‘honored’ by catcalls, suit says
Erin Taylor, who was fired from a Georgia Chick-fil-A franchise, is suing over alleged discrimination and sexual harassment. → Read More
Intersex youth are also hurt by anti-trans laws, advocates say
The recent spike in state legislation targeting transgender children has raised alarms among advocates and parents of intersex kids, who worry these news laws may reenforce harmful medical practices. → Read More