Transgender Rights

People come to the Roaring Fork Valley from all over the world; some stay and decide to make it home. A handful of these immigrants shared stories of success, adventure, growth and validation in Basalt earlier this month as part of English in Action's 9th annual Immigrant Voices event.

Supporters say it would protect transgender kids and others, but Democratic sponsors removed a key provision after Gov. Polis signaled he would veto the measure.

Democratic lawmakers want to expand protections, even as the federal government moves rapidly in the opposite direction.

Zelda Loeb, 18, reflects on her journey as a transgender youth, navigating gender-affirming care amidst Trump administration challenges and the impact of federal policies on her healthcare access.

Democrats in the Colorado legislature introduced two bills that would add protections for transgender people in schools and the courts, despite Republican opposition.

A proposal in the General Assembly would add "gender" to the list of details recorded about the deceased, along with "sex." The move is already another battle line between conservatives and progressives.

Members of Delta Pride, a local LGBTQ plus group, meet at the Yarrow Taproom for support.

At Fort Lewis College, a new project is underway to relabel bathrooms without mentioning gender expression. And in Cortez, local businesses like WildEdge Brewing Collective and the ZU Gallery are coordinating on ‘Fa La La La Local,’ a shopping event organized by the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, or CREA.

The Colorado House has passed a $36 billion budget for next year, but no Republicans are supporting it. Utah’s new law banning transgender girls from competing in girls school sports has led to speculation about losing out on economic opportunities.

The controversial law bars transgender females from playing on female sports teams at public schools. Democrats and LGBTQ advocates said the law is discriminatory and will be challenged in court.