Orion Rummler

Orion Rummler

Orion Rummler is our LGBTQ+ reporter focusing on state politics, breaking news and the underreported ways that trans and queer people are marginalized. He previously covered breaking news for Axios and contributed research to “Axios on HBO.”
6 Articles

12+ States Sue to Protect Gender-Affirming Care From Federal Investigations

A new lawsuit argues that the Trump administration is pursuing a backdoor strategy to restrict gender-affirming care nationally, while skirting…

LGBTQ+ families don’t always feel safe. Here’s where they can find support.

The 19th explains the legal rights around child care, fertility treatment and other protections along with resources for LGBTQ+ parents…

Jewish Americans Feel Echoes of History in Transgender Passport Restrictions

LGBTQ+ Jewish people see passports — now outing them for being trans — as part of a familiar playbook from…

Texas Wants the NCAA to Start ‘Sex-Screening’ its Student Athletes

A lawsuit filed by the state comes as more women athletes are being scrutinized for their height, athletic ability and…

Crisis Calls From LGBTQ+ Youth Spiked by 700 Percent After Election Day

They are afraid, confused, and anxious about the outcome of the election, The Trevor Project said. That's why crisis calls…

In Texas, Parents’ Rights Don’t Extend to Gender-Affirming Care, State Supreme Court Says

The Texas Supreme Court found that parents in the state do not have the constitutional right to seek gender-affirming care…