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Guide explores how young trans people can use style to navigate societal pressures, embrace self-love, and find their true voice during the challenging teen years.

With Erie a ‘safe space,’ the LGBTQ+ community is championing more policy progress

A kitchen staffed by trans women is a refuge for Mexico City’s LGBTQ+ community

Four competitors have forfeited matches against San Jose State University’s women’s volleyball team this season. While none of the teams have confirmed the reason for their forfeits, the decisions seem to have been motivated by right-wing media claims that a San Jose athlete is transgender.

The California Freedom to Read Act will now require public libraries to adopt a policy to forbid a governing body from banning the circulation of materials because of the content in those materials.

With just four weeks until the election, Donald J. Trump and Republican candidates nationwide are putting transgender issues at the center of their campaigns, tapping into fears about transgender women and girls in sports
(Archived)

The election could push LGBTQ+ mental health to the edge. Queer activists are fighting for a lifeline.

How The Secret of the River Taught Trinidad González to “Embrace” Herself

Black trans women ‘have the most to lose.’ So many are showing up for Harris

Read Susan Stryker’s foreword to Nico Lang’s book on trans youth, American Teenager

UK: Trans people are excluded from contributing to a legal case directly affecting them.

Dr Cass told BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour program: “They [puberty blockers] have been a disproportionate amount of the discussion, because actually the evidence doesn’t show benefit for the majority of young people who go on them.” Cass lies again.

Colorado officials, including the state’s Democratic governor, Jared Polis, who is gay, are countering a claim by Gays Against Groomers, an extremist group, that Polis supports their mission.

The “accepted scientific fact” of differences between male and female brains can’t be consistently shown in studies.

More positive transgender news for you to enjoy here!

3% of American High Schoolers Identify as Transgender (+other trans news)

3% of American High Schoolers Identify as Transgender, First National Survey Finds
(Archived)

New CDC data shows 5% of all youth are trans—but it also shows something worrying

More transgender news

Jenna Reynolds is president and founder of Atlantic Highlands-based environmental non-profit Save Coastal Wildlife, making her the Shore’s first openly transgender woman environmental leader.

A new study reveals that LGBTQ+ individuals face a higher risk of brain health conditions, including dementia, stroke, and late-life depression, compared to cisgender and straight peers.

Colorado’s Supreme Court dismisses suit against baker who wouldn’t make a cake for transgender woman

Transgender refugee seeks to overturn conviction for Posie Parker tomato juice assault

‘American Teenager’ lets transgender youths speak for themselves

3 Harrisonburg teachers renewed their lawsuit against the Harrisonburg City School Board, arguing that school boards may not compel an employee to refer to a student by pronouns that don’t correspond with the student’s sex.

A federal judge declined to grant an immediate order sought by some New Hampshire parents to allow them to wear pink wristbands with “XX” on them at girls high school soccer games to protest transgender girls playing.

The regents who govern Georgia’s public universities and colleges want the NCAA to ban transgender women from participating in women’s sports

Trans people are sharing how I Saw the TV Glow changed their lives and it’s beautiful

Top photo: Getty

Scientists turns female mosquitos into males (+ and more transgender news)

“Using the CRISPR technique, it’s possible to genetically modify mosquitoes by disabling a gene in females, so that their proboscis turns male, making them unable to pierce human skin.”

In other words: Scientists give mosquitos gender dysphoria in order to stop them from biting.

A CRISPR–Cas9 gene drive targeting doublesex causes complete population suppression in caged Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes

More transgender news

This article explores setting intentions, embracing your authentic self, and offers strategies to overcome challenges unique to the transgender experience.

Something transformative is happening at the Museum of Transology (MoT). Its rapidly expanding collection of protest placards is helping to fuel the burgeoning trans rights movement.

The Supreme Court’s new term brings a landmark case on transgender rights, challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

Supreme Court begins fall term with major gender affirming care case on the docket

In a Post-Bud Light World, How Running Away from the LGBTQ Community Could Impact Companies’ Bottom Line

Meet the transgender pastor who says the Bible ‘wasn’t written for 2024’

NYT Battleground Poll: Swing State Voters Believe Society Should Accept Trans People As Their Gender

Why the Fight for Trans Rights Never Gets Easier – or Less Vital

Roz Keith, Ally-Founder of Michigan-Based “Stand with Trans,” Kicks-Off Transgender Empowerment Month by Going “Beyond the Binary”

Trans people are “imposing their ideologies on everyone” by wanting to be included in sport, according to Melania Trump.

Top photo: Shutterstock

Young trans woman gets all the support she needs from her grandma (+other transgender news.

Great-Granddaughter Jenna Tea Comes Out as Trans to ‘So Accepting’ Great-Grandmother: ‘We Need More People Like Her in the World’

A Utah resident’s “coming out as trans” video — with a heartwarming voiceover from her great-grandmother — has surpassed 1 million views.  

More transgender news

Article explores how anti-trans activists weaponize the concept of autogynephilia to fuel societal prejudice, framing trans women as deceptive. 

“Jesus is standing here right with us today in support of trans people to live their lives, to live their true authentic selves and for kids to be protected from these religious right-wingers,” said Rev. Ruth Rinehart.

Federal minister says not possible to depoliticize Alberta transgender policy debate

‘Heartstopper’ star Yasmin Finney on the next generation of trans actors.

US: 90 percent of transgender children get support from their parents

Fenix FC, Europe’s first all-transgender men’s soccer team, has made history by competing in Spain’s regional league.

These 4 trans-related Supreme Court cases affect everyone’s future civil rights

For Women Scotland Sport and Sex Matters have launched a campaign aimed at identifying and publicising trans women participating in women’s sports across the UK.

Yes, Chaka Khan knows how much of a gay anthem ‘I’m Every Woman’ is

One student says he’s paid the price for his school district’s anti-LGBT policies

Texas Republicans went after a trans athlete for following their laws

Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights back against Trump’s transphobic attack ad

A provincial government minister in New Brunswick is facing calls to resign after she used the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to compare trans-inclusive education policies to the genocide of Canada’s Indigenous People.

A mother and daughter in the regional Victoria city of Ballarat have opened a trans-inclusive op shop to give gender-diverse folk a safe place to swap, try on and access clothes.

Stever is a transgender man and an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

Ohio is part of a new study showing an increase in suicide attempts among young people in states that have anti-transgender laws.

Savannah: “The Trans Museum of the Past Present and Future” is an exhibit featuring local artists, designers, interactive exhibits, speakers, workshops and more.

The Trans Museum Web Page

90% of trans kids get support from parents (+ more transgender news)

90% of trans kids get support from parents but half face bullying at school, new report finds

2024 Report on the Experiences of Parents of Transgender and Non-binary Children

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Parents’ protest of transgender teen stirs painful memories
(Archived)

Amid forfeits and anti-trans furor, San Jose State women’s volleyball plays and loses

Two large state agencies are ignoring judges’ orders to change the sex listed on driver’s licenses and birth certificates for transgender Texans, prompting LGBTQ advocates to threaten legal action.

Spain’s first transgender soccer team debuts in men’s league
Spain’s Fenix FC. A team consisting entirely of transgender men.

Spain’s first transgender soccer team makes debut in regional men’s league

Lesbian software developer seeks to preserve lost LGBTQ history

One of N.J.’s largest school districts dropped its transgender policy with no public debate

GOP candidate in Del. House race expresses LGBTQ support

Musk Donated $50M To Anti-Trans Ads In 2022; Now His Pac Is Partnering With TPUSA. (And this man has a transgender daughter).

Windows into South Western middle school’s gender-inclusive restrooms boarded up

In Appalachia, Hell Hath No Fury Like a Trans Goth With a Banjo

More good transgender news here!

Top photo: Getty

1000 transgender candidates in Brazil’s election (+more trans news)

1,000 transgender politicians are running Sunday in every one of Brazil’s 26 states, according to the nation’s electoral court

Photo: Benny Briolly, center, a transgender woman running for city council, canvases with supporters and members of her campaign team in Morro do Estado, in Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. (AP/Hannah-Kathryn Valles)

Record-setting number of transgender candidates risk their lives in Brazil

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JK Rowling among devotees of Scotland’s fastest growing religion – ‘Believers in Biology’

Top E.U. court rules that member states must recognize gender identity changes

“The European Union’s top court ruled Friday that member states must recognize legal changes to gender identity processed elsewhere within the E.U., in a case with far-reaching implications for transgender people across Europe.”

Jamestown’s state senator Dawn Euer has been recognized for protecting healthcare providers in Rhode Island from being punished for offering transgender and reproductive healthcare services.

As the United Conservative Party moves forward with controversial transphobic legislation first announced in January, many across Alberta are concerned.

Barbers Give Free Gender-Affirming Haircuts To Youth In Louisville, Kentucky

South Western’s elected school board approved spending $8,700 to cut windows so passersby can look into the so-called “gender-identity” student bathrooms.

The University of Missouri will pay $27,500 into two trust funds after settling a lawsuit with the family of a transgender boy.

Ted Cruz is spending $6.7 million on ads that depict his opponent as a threat to girl’s sports. Republicans may not see a return on their investment.

The Facts on Anti-Trans Ads: Years in, Anti-Trans Attacks Remain a Political Loser

NHS Trans Care Officials Speak At Anti-Trans Hate Group SEGM’s Conference

Florida Families File Brief Against Arbitrary Ban on Healthcare for Transgender Youth

Transgender employee harassed on first day of work and fired the next day, EEOC claims

This vintage clip reminds us what trans people had to go through before we had visibility

The fantastic TikTok account @dollhistory is a catalogue of clips from this bygone era of representation, and while many of the clips aren’t the easiest to watch, they’re incredibly illuminating. 

Today’s transgender news headlines

Here’s a new selection of transgender news headlines from around the world. Come back for new stories every day of the week except Sunday.

US: NIH Grant To Fund Game-based Curriculum On Transgender Health Equity

N.J. Democrat Sue Altman perfectly defends trans athletes: ‘We have to respect people’

US ‘Welcome Corps’ helps resettle LGBTQ+ refugees fleeing crackdowns against gay people

Last month, Texas stopped processing drivers license gender changes, even with a court order. Now, a letter shows they may begin reverting valid licenses for trans people who previously changed it.

A short documentary goes behind the scenes with the Montana state representative Zooey Zephyr as she fights for trans medical care and makes a momentous decision in her own life.

In a recent interview, Donald Trump claimed that schools are prioritizing the teaching of “transgender” issues over traditional subjects like reading, writing, and math.

This fan theory about a Simpsons character has trans folks jumping for joy

Giggle for Girls founder appeals finding that app discriminated against transgender woman

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez has spoken about her debut album 33, saying that the work “healed the trauma I never addressed” as “a person of colour, a person who’s trans and a woman”.

Trump ad attacking Harris on trans rights for inmates features image of Rachel Levine, former Pa. physician general

Lauren Boebert tries – & completely fails – to raise money for a supposed victim of trans rights

US: Voting while trans: here’s what you need to know

Hitmaker Sam Smith has teamed up with trans folk icon Beverly Glenn-Copeland for a remake of the latter’s “Ever New”

Donald Trump lies about “transgender” being the principal subject taught in schools (+other trans news)

Donald Trump’s claims that schools prioritize “transgender ideology” over academics lack evidence and stoke harmful misconceptions.

In an interview, Donald Trump claimed that schools are prioritizing the teaching of “transgender” issues over traditional subjects like reading, writing, and math. He exaggerated the focus on transgender topics in education, suggesting they have become the primary subject in schools, a claim not supported by evidence. This rhetoric reflects his broader stance on education reform, as he advocates for a return to fundamental subjects and reducing discussions around gender identity in classrooms.

Donald Trump has once again made a totally unfounded claim about the US school system as a means of pushing right-wing, anti-transgender narratives.

Donald Trump on Monday suggested “transgender” is the principal subject now taught in schools. 

More transgender news

This article addresses the common struggle of overthinking uncontrollable situations, especially within the transgender community.

Missouri: Former caseworker testifies in defense of Missouri transgender health care ban

Bow divided over pink armband protest focused on transgender athletes’ participation in girls’ sports

Tim Walz’s state became a ‘trans refuge.’ Here’s what that means and how it happened

Once she was Jan, I never thought of her as anything other than a woman’: Jan Morris remembered by her son

Kellie-Jay Keen posts Neo-Nazi Slogan, during court case about whether she hosted a Nazi event

How anti-queer campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen failed to get an Australian visa.

Wyoming becomes third school to cancel game against women’s volleyball team with transgender player

Athens: A 55-year-old taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a transgender woman.

Volleyball: BSU backing out of match against San Jose State is likely rooted in transphobia

Liz Truss’ fake ‘underground transgender mafia’ quote goes viral

Opinion: I’m a trans parent. Here’s what I tell adults who worry when kids are gender-nonconforming

How transgender people are accessing gender health care services in rural mid-Wales

The U.S. Supreme Court launches its new nine-month term on Monday with several major cases already on its schedule – involving guns, transgender rights, online pornography and more 

A Virginia school board agreed to pay a former high school teacher more than $500,000 in a legal settlement after he was fired for not using the pronouns of a transgender student in 2018.
(Archived)

Some feminists and academics have claimed that trans people supposedly “reinforce” gender, gender stereotypes, or “the gender system” more generally. Julia Serano responds.

Top image: AI

“LGBTQ youth are not only surviving, but thriving” (+ more trans and queer news)

Teen Vogue exclusively presents the annual GLAAD 20 Under 20 list honoring outstanding LGBTQ youth.

“Every year, GLAAD conducts a nationwide search for queer youth advocating, organizing, performing, and all around shining in a world that seems hell-bent on dimming their light. Even in the face of book bans, legislative attacks on their healthcare, or an entertainment industry still learning to embrace queer narratives, LGBTQ youth are not only surviving, but thriving.”

The number of people identifying as LGBTQ+ continues to grow in the US, according to the latest research.

“More than one in five Gen Z adults – those between the ages of 18 to 26 – identified as LGBTQ+, while one in 10 millennials – 27 to 42 year olds – also identifying as LGBTQ+”

A Florida mom risked her job so her trans daughter could play girls’ sports. She won’t abandon that fight

Fans of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season seven are unhappy about the way trans participant Faith is being treated by her boyfriend, Loren.

The right’s attack on trans rights is a useful dodge for its anti-abortion stand

Texas GOP uses photo of trans man forced to compete against girls in ‘boys competing with girls’ mailer

Elon Musk has again shared false information about trans people, this time after reposting a post on X about male and female pelvises.

Trans woman Natasha Reddington-Romanov, missing for more than a week, has been found dead in the River Thames.

Transgender and gender diverse individuals encounter significant obstacles in accessing cancer screening and prevention services, leading to under-detection and increased cancer risks. 

Anti-Trans Legislative Risk Assessment Map: September 2024 Edition

How to know if transition, HRT, and even surgery is right for you

Va. school board to pay $575K to fired teacher who refused to use transgender student’s pronouns

The BMA says it will “retain a neutral position on the Cass Review” recommendations after a vote by its council earlier this week.

Transgender asylum seekers find hope through SF LGBT Asylum Project

How the Far-Right Leverages Detransitioners Against Transgender Healthcare

District of ColumbiaTrans employee awarded $930,000 in lawsuit against D.C. McDonald’s

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 star Amanda Tori Meating has explained how being on the show helped to affirm her trans identity.

How pets can help transgender people (and other trans news)

Discover how pets can offer invaluable emotional companionship and stability during the transition journey for transgender individuals.

Her family has deep roots in New Hampshire. But to protect her trans daughter, she says, they had to leave.

GOP state officials are so mad that doctors support trans healthcare that they’re intimidating them

Styling Hoodies: From Comfort to Chic for Transgender Individuals

A lawsuit filed by San Jose State University volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser has sparked heated debate over transgender athletes in collegiate sports.

Facial Feminisation, Liposuction and the Hope of Change.

A trans man’s critique of gay culture

Sarah McBride’s historic run for Congress was decades in the making

India: The Union Health Ministry’s new SOP for transgender people outlines the procedures for pre-hormonal therapy and gender assignment surgery, emphasizing the need for mental health assessments and certifications.

A Missouri court is hearing a lawsuit challenging the state’s 2023 law that restricts gender-affirming care for minors

Brenna Bird joins other Republican AGs to threaten the American Academy of Pediatrics over its support for transgender young people

A transgender volleyball player was forcibly outed by Reduxx and then a team captain at San Jose State University. Now, Boise State University has forfeited their match against them

Robin McGinness, an accomplished Baltimore-based transfemme baritone and gender nonconforming performer, learned how to navigate and carve out a career in opera.

Activists urge the World Bank not to resume lending to Uganda.
Country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act signed in 2023.

Comparison of machine learning models for the prediction of hypertension in transgender patients undergoing gynecologic surgery

Rosie Duffield: What has the former Labour MP said about trans people and trans rights?

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