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For Some, the Prison Rape Elimination Act is a Blessing. For Others, its a Curse.
June 9, 2026
Legislation & Legal
The Prison Rape Elimination Act exists for inmates as a safety net protecting against sexual misconduct. For some, it does what its supposed to, for others it only makes the problems worse. Assigned Media speaks to two inmates who used the rule to wildly different outcomes.
Trans Woman Sues High School for Failing to Protect Her from Violent Bullies
June 10, 2026
Legislation & Legal
A trans woman from Virginia is suing her former high school for failing to protect her.
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Academic
Journal Club: The Everyday Impacts of Microaggressions
June 2, 2026
A 2024 paper explores microaggressions against trans people and the way they can impact everyday life. Assigned Media takes a look at those effects in this month’s Journal Club.
Academic
Eli Clare: On Disability, Transness and Postponing Easy Answers
May 18, 2026
Assigned Media interviews disability and trans rights scholar, Eli Clare.
Academic
Can Conversion Therapy Be Just Speech?
May 6, 2026
Trans legal experts discuss Chiles v. Salazar, the Supreme Court conversion therapy case.
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Legislation & Legal
Trans Woman Sues High School for Failing to Protect Her from Violent Bullies
June 10, 2026
A trans woman from Virginia is suing her former high school for failing to protect her.
Legislation & Legal
For Some, the Prison Rape Elimination Act is a Blessing. For Others, its a Curse.
June 9, 2026
The Prison Rape Elimination Act exists for inmates as a safety net protecting against sexual misconduct. For some, it does what its supposed to, for others it only makes the problems worse. Assigned Media speaks to two inmates who used the rule to wildly different outcomes.
Legislation & Legal
The DOJ Improperly Used Subpeonas to Target Vulnerable Families. Is Anybody Paying Attention?
June 8, 2026
Start your week in trans news with a rundown of the most recent court cases concerning the trans community in Rhode Island and Idaho. Plus, what hope is there for equal rights with an extreme far-right SCOTUS?
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Chicago Trans Man Beaten in Possible Hate Crime
May 26, 2026
Jey McCreight had recently launched a trans science education initiative. They are recovering from trauma and severe facial injuries.
Science
America’s Broken Pipeline of Mental Healthcare for Trans Youth
May 21, 2026
Despite strong demand, 44% of LGBTQ youth who want mental healthcare say they cannot access it.
OpinionScience
It’s Just a House. It’s Also a Revolution.
April 23, 2026
In Western Massachusetts, Anemoni House is a first-of-its-kind LGBTQ-centered safe house, one that could model a way for many more.