As Bellingham readies sanctuary measure, transgender activists explain the need

Trans woman urges Bellingham to secure 'sanctuary city' status for transgender rights

Some believe Bellingham should extend "sanctuary city" status to its LGBTQ+ community.

As Bellingham readies sanctuary measure, transgender activists explain the need

BELLINGHAM — Members of the Bellingham transgender community say they are worried about their future under the current administration. On President Donald Trump’s first day in office in 2025 he made a series of executive orders targeting transgender and nonbinary people, stating “it is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female. These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reali…

Guest Editorial: USMS - Do Not Marginalize Transgender Swimmers

In this guest editorial, the author - a transgender swimmer - asks USMS to rethink its recenty policy change on transgender participation.