Trump wants to bring sex testing back to the Olympics. Hes in for a surprise.A history lesson: Sex testing was banned over 20 years ago at the Olympics because the tests were difficult, expensive, and potentially inaccurate, not even accurately distinguishing between cis men and cis women. Why it matters: Trump wants to take a more hands-on approach to the 2028 Olympic Games in LA, and this move will probably be just one of the many right-wing political views he will try to impose on the games. Trump wants to bring sex testing back to the Olympics. Hes in for a surprise. Massachusetts lesbian Gov. Maura Healey signs new shield law for abortion & trans health care Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today How it protects people: Massachusetts already has a medical shield law to protect people getting gender-affirming or reproductive health care from prosecution in other states. This law limits the release of personal data, allows prescription labels to include only the name of the prescribing practice and not the specific prescribing doctor, and codifies into law access to emergency, medically necessary abortions.Why it matters: Blue states are stepping up for peoples rights as the federal government and red states continue to attack them and show interest in prosecuting people for things that used to be considered out of their jurisdiction. Massachusetts lesbian Gov. Maura Healey signs new shield law for abortion & trans health care Pete Buttigieg says trans sports ban debate is especially hurtful for trans peopleDid he double down or clarify his position? Buttigieg faced criticism for comments about trans sports bans during an NPR interview last month. Whether he doubled down or clarified his position in this new interview is apparently a matter of ones point of view.Why it matters: Sports participation is the trans rights issue that polls the worst and is, along with gender-affirming care for minors, the issue that attracts the most heat from the right. How Democrats handle it may determine their electoral success in 2026 and beyond. Pete Buttigieg says trans sports ban debate is especially hurtful for trans people George Santos discovers that prison sucks: You dont have the same rights in here!What he complained about: Having to wear state-issued polyester, having to walk on linoleum floors, eating food thats joyless and served with indifference, and using soap that he describes as government-issued sandpaper.Why it matters: Santos has a way to communicate with the outside world and a lot of time to write letters. How he uses his platform, though, could change as he spends more time in prison. George Santos discovers that prison sucks: You dont have the same rights in here! Merciless: New Hampshire bans all gender-affirming care for trans minorsWhat LGBTQ+ advocates are saying: The bill is merciless, cruel, and painful fortransgenderyoung people, their families, and their doctors.Why it matters: While half of the states have bans on gender-affirming care for trans minors, New Hampshire is the first state in New England to pass such a bill. Merciless: New Hampshire bans all gender-affirming care for trans minors Heres a pictureIts August, and that means its time for beach parties. Last weekend, the Big Gay Weekend Beach Party took place at North Lido Beach in Sarasota, Florida. | Thomas Bender/Sarasota Herald-Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK And here are some interesting queer and trans reads.This trans journalist wrote from prison on a contraband cellphone. Now shes a Pride grand marshal.LGBTQ Nation Deputy Editor Molly Sprayregen talked to Christy Perez, a trans woman who built a new life for herself from prison with a cellphone. This trans journalist wrote from prison on a contraband cellphone. Now shes a Pride grand marshal. How gay couples are marrying tradition & modernity at their weddingsLGBTQ Nation contributor Elsie Carson-Holt looked into how LGBTQ+ couples bring traditions from their cultural backgrounds which are often anti-LGBTQ+ to their weddings. How gay couples are marrying tradition & modernity at their weddings American Ninja & runner explain how being trans helps them undercut their competitors machismoLGBTQ Nation contributor Greg Owen talked to trans masculine athletes about how they approach sports and masculinity. American Ninja & runner explain how being trans helps them undercut their competitors machismo Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.