Month: September 2024 (Page 1 of 3)

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?

New Zealand: The war over puberty blockers

Her state bans gender-affirming care for teenagers. So she travels 450 miles for it

When it comes to supporting trans folks, is all allyship good allyship, or does motivation matter? A teenager out for revenge has a trans subreddit debating the answer.

Becoming a political symbol: Transgender Idahoans on the realities of anti-trans health care laws

Transgender Syrian refugee is forced to live in airport after Canadian immigration official made shocking claims about her

Carving out Transgender Rights in New Indian Labour Codes

A comic book about a transgender Muslim superhero fighting a creature known only as a Blood Golem.
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Everything That Happened In Anti-Trans Legislation This Week: September 20-27

London: Fears for missing trans woman last seen in Soho

Texas AG sues Biden administration so he can discriminate against trans kids

How to Have Sex With Trans Women, According to Transfemme People

How to Have Sex With Transmasc People, According to Transmasc People

4 trans Catholic women call meeting pope a step toward healing and inclusion. (Some misgendering!)

Belarus transgender rights organization says authorities detained over 15 LGBTQ+ individuals

LGBTQ+ Community Faces Elevated Dementia and Depression Risks

States that passed anti-transgender laws aimed at minors saw suicide attempts by transgender and gender nonconforming teenagers increase by as much as 72% in the following years.

Groundbreaking Study: Anti-trans State Laws Increased Suicide Attempts By 72%

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During politically uncertain times, transgender individuals often face heightened stress and anxiety, especially when their rights are under attack. This article explores how spiritual practices—such as meditation, nature connection, and prayer—can build resilience, offering comfort and grounding during election cycles.

Over 30 celebrities join auction to put LGBTQ+ books in classrooms. Pride and Less Prejudice’s auction features items donated by Janelle Monáe, Daniel Radcliffe, Bobby Berk, and many more.

Omaha State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh says DHHS regulations discriminate against trans youth, obstruct access to healthcare

Megyn Kelly has called out the highest paid female CEO in the US for being trans

Dragon Age: The Veilguard looks set to include customisable top surgery scars for trans players when it is released next month.

Will Ferrell: “If the trans community is a threat to you, I think it stems from not being confident or safe with yourself.”

A U.S. District Court judge has ruled in favor of an Indiana Department of Corrections inmate from Evansville, who is seeking gender affirming surgery.

Pinky Devi, the newly elected chief transgender leader in Banda town, called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to ensure the safety of the transgender community.

Middle school math teacher Huang Ming-chen has become the first transgender teacher to be awarded by Taiwan’s education ministry in recognition of a 38-year career dedicated to creating a safe teaching environment for her students.

Lindsey Graham’s transphobia out of the closet questioning judicial nominee

The Anti-Transgender Extremist on Campus this Weekend — The Skidmore News

Top photo: Ted Eytan – Creative Commons ShareAlike 4.0

Trans director Sydney Freeland is here to upend your ideas about Indigiqueer folks & make you cry. The new underdog sports movie, Rez Ball, is set on a Native American reservation.

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Three transgender women have filed a federal lawsuit against Aetna, alleging the insurance giant unlawfully denied coverage for gender-affirming facial surgeries.

An Eastmont School Board amendment that proposes a third open division for student athletes who are transgender or nonbinary is gaining interest from other school districts. #Apartheid

DaShawn Watkins, 29, is heading to trial for the brutal murder of 14-year-old transgender girl Pauly Likens.

A Texas county has told an appeals court it has a right to cull books on sex, gender and racism

On Tuesday, a group of 22 Republican attorneys general, led by Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador, sent a letter to the president and vice president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, accusing the organization of violating consumer protection laws by endorsing the use of puberty blockers.

“Will & Harper” is a testament to the power of friendship and humor in the lives of trans people.

CNN sensationalizes care for incarcerated trans people, prompts debate commentary and federal legislation

A second-term Trump is likely to use the US government to launch a ‘catastrophic’ rollback of LGBTQ+ rights

Canadian LGBTQ+ groups met with a member of Alberta’s legislature last week who described trans kids as feces.

Corey DeAngelis, a school choice advocate and critic of LGBTQ+ rights, who was exposed for allegedly having a history in gay adult films, is also a contributor to the extreme Project 2025 agenda.

Powerful Comics By Sophie Labelle Exploring LGBTQ+ Issues And Transgender Representation

Sophie Labelle is a Canadian cartoonist, public speaker, and writer. She created the webcomic Assigned Male, which draws upon her experiences as a transgender child. (Wikipedia)

Sophie Labelle on Instagram.

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Navigating Women’s Clothing Sizes as a Transgender Woman

Two men have pleaded guilty to supplying the fentanyl-laced drugs that killed prominent transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.

More major firms are dropping Human Rights Campaign’s LGBTQ+ rights report card amid anti-diversity backlash

Parents in Bow who wore pink armbands in protest of transgender athletes participating in girls’ school sports have been banned from school property by the local school district.

Despite federal protections, LGBTQ+ people are being mistreated at work

The attempts to censor, restrict or ban books in 2024 in the United States continued to surpass pre-pandemic levels, while books with LGBTQ+ themes dominate the most-challenged list
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Sam Alleman, national LGBTQ+ engagement director for the Harris-Walz 2024 campaign, talked about his work building and strengthening coalitions within the community.

Fox News poll: Voters trust Kamala Harris more than Donald Trump on transgender issues

Five books offer invaluable resources for educators and others seeking to support transgender and gender nonconforming students and make schools places where children of all gender identities may learn and flourish.

Pakistan: Transgender community has demanded dedicated seating space in public transport to provide them with a safe environment during their travel.

Likely first transgender member of Congress says she’s ready to work with people she disagrees with

Donald Trump’s latest anti-transgender attack on Kamala Harris ‘reeks of desperation,’ advocates say

US research: Protective state-level LGBTQ+ policies significantly reduced instances of discrimination. States with more protections saw rates drop from 98% to 69.8% among transgender and nonbinary people.

Voting, privacy, safety: How will the state’s new ID rules affect transgender Texans?

King Philip Regional High School is one of more than 30 schools in Massachusetts included in a federal court order halting new protections for transgender students.
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James Cantor, a Canadian psychologist who has never treated a trans kid, has served as an expert witness in dozens of U.S. cases about trans issues.

American Companies That Provide Gender-Affirming Care For Their Employees

Missouri transgender services lawsuit opens, challenging 2023 law on medical bans

11th Circuit Rules In Favor Of Forced Trans Sterilization For Correct Drivers Licenses In Alabama

2 men plead guilty to providing fentanyl-laced heroin that killed prominent NYC transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.

Guilty Pleas in Death of Transgender Activist Cecilia Gentil

A New Hampshire superintendent has banned a parent from attending their child’s soccer games after the parent was caught protesting a transgender student’s inclusion in girls’ sports.

Becoming a political symbol: Transgender Idahoans talk about the realities of anti-trans health care laws

Medical experts have warned that “tens of thousands” of trans people in England could be missing out on vital cancer screenings.

Pink News reports: “The World Cancer Congress in Geneva, which took place from 17 to 19 September, highlighted the importance of regular cervical and breast cancer screenings for the trans community. However, transgender men are not currently offered breast or cervical screenings.

And trans women whose GP details do not align with their gender, are not offered breast screenings, despite the NHS acknowledging that the use of combined HRT (a drug with oestrogen and progesterone) can slightly increase the chances of breast cancer.”

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This comprehensive guide explains the anatomy of pelvic tilt, its causes in transgender women, and practical solutions to improve comfort and alignment.

Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cause feet to shrink? While many trans women hope for smaller feet, significant changes are unlikely.

Let’s break down Alabama House Bill 4, sponsored by Republican Rep. Tracy Estes (District 17) who was recently charged for domestic violence

Article offers practical self-care techniques for transgender and non-binary professionals to manage stress and prevent burnout.

Xavian Wu, Hong Kong’s first high-profile transgender singer-songwriter, shared his personal journey of self-discovery and transition through music at the Pink Dot HK festival. 

Charleston transgender man leads lawsuit against state, MUSC over denial of care

Donald Trump, who has shifted his positions over the years, is now planning to lead the GOP charge on gender identity if he returns to the White House.
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Texas: Transgender students seek hope, community after university decision to cut gender-affirming care

Citing hundreds of bills filed across the country perceived as targeting transgender individuals, the Northampton City Council on Thursday introduced a resolution to declare the city a “sanctuary city” for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

Bella Ramsey, the non-binary actor took to Instagram on Sunday to share their thoughts on the state of trans acceptance, after watching Kimberly Peirce’s 1999 film Boys Don’t Cry.

Being young and trans in Argentina. Navigating laws and genocide.

This comprehensive guide explains the anatomy of pelvic tilt, its causes in transgender women, and practical solutions to improve comfort and alignment.

Layshia Clarendon, the WNBA’s first openly transgender and nonbinary player, has retired after a 12-year career.

OPINION: Michigan’s trans kids are still protected. Moms for Liberty isn’t changing that.

Mark Robinson might want to keep trans women out of restrooms, but that hardly stops him from fetishizing them.

A Kenyan LGBTQ rights organization has adopted a virtual legal aid platform that allows its lawyers to offer free services to queer people remotely.

After their recent documentary Will & Harper, Will Ferrell and Harper Steele say that they regret having Ferrell do drag for a joke in Saturday Night Live

Digging INTO Politics: Conversion therapy, a Republican’s comment history, and Biden’s LGBTQ+ record. Republicans are continuing failed efforts to run on anti-trans platforms.

Unfightable, the new documentary from Fuse Media, follows McLaughlin’s personal and professional career—from growing up trans in South Carolina, finding community in Portland, enduring a military tour in Afghanistan, and finally stepping into the MMA ring.

Cal Maritime Academy has announced that the school will end its longtime affiliation with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the California Pacific Conference, given NAIA’s new Transgender Participation Policy.

UK: Pensioners can be trans even if they have lived their whole life in one gender, care homes have been told.

In a groundbreaking move for social welfare in India, the southern state of Telangana has announced a plan to recruit transgender people as volunteer traffic police

Preserving History at the Digital Transgender Archive with Portico

More than 1,000 participating publishers have looked to Portico to preserve their digital publications and to make such content available in the event that the publisher cannot do so. The Digital Transgender Archive, housed at Northeastern University in Boston, is among the institutions that have joined with Portico in this new initiative.

Digital Transgender Archive

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Discover how informed consent is transforming transgender healthcare through the personal journey of a 55-year-old transgender woman.

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s private online behavior, including viewing transgender pornography, contradicts his harsh public stance against the LGBTQ+ community.

Liam Johns, trans activist who allowed the Observer to document pregnancy, dies at 35

“Nonbinary” is the most popular identity in the Gender Census 2024

A self-proclaimed “racist and fascist” teenager who brutally beat a transgender girl in a hate-crime attack in Swansea has been jailed.

Luxx Noir London’s new album is part of her plan to become ‘the ultimate’ drag star

Transgender lives and joy are the center of new ACLU campaign ‘Freedom to Be’

New Seychelles penal code to include LGBTQ-inclusive hate crimes provisions

Lawsuit seeking to block Missouri ban on gender-affirming care for minors heads to trial

After narrowly avoiding disqualification under the same Ohio name-change law used to target several transgender candidates earlier this year, Republican State Rep. Tex Fischer said he is interested in reforming the statute.

A New Hampshire high school on Thursday banned multiple parents from its campus for protesting a transgender student’s participation in a girls soccer game

To understand how the anti-trans agenda could reshape all of our lives, The 19th set out to examine how the laws and rhetoric behind it are impacting Americans.

Judge sides with Evansville transgender woman seeking gender-affirming surgery in prison

Paige Johnson to become the first openly transgender woman elected to Newcastle Council

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North Carolina Governor Race Jolted by Report That G.O.P. Nominee Called Himself a ‘Black Nazi’
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[Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina], a social conservative who has been a strident opponent of transgender rights, also posted about how he enjoyed watching transgender pornography, according to CNN, describing himself as a “perv” who liked “tranny on girl porn.”

‘I’m a black NAZI!’: NC GOP nominee for governor made dozens of disturbing comments on porn forum

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For transgender individuals, body hair can be a powerful symbol in the journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

Pioneering trans soul singer Jackie Shane honored with historical marker in Nashville

Congressional Republicans will spend millions on television ads this fall targeting Texas Democrats for supporting pro-LGBTQ+ legislation — a bet that issue will resonate more than the border or economy.

LGBTQ activists spam state agency over driver’s license policy affecting transgender Texans

2024 Emmys: Baby Reindeer’s Nava Mau Details Need for Transgender Representation in Tearful Interview

Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy has opened up about how living with gay and transgender people influenced his personal style and artistic expression.

Transgender model Kesaria Abramidze murdered after Georgia passes ‘anti-LGBTQ+’ law

How language restricts scientific thinking, and how we’re working to change it. And on its relevance to transgender identities.

Fox News Poll: Voters Trust Kamala Harris More Than Trump On Transgender Issues