In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ+ community — while also attracting criticism over a tableau reminiscent of “The Last Supper.”
JD Vance, VP nominee: “His political views differed from a transgender classmate’s, but they forged a bond that lasted a decade — until Mr. Vance seemed to pivot, politically and personally.”
“Devin Delani came out as a trans man at age 57. At the time, he was i a lesbian relationship after laving a heterosexual marriage of 30 years. His girlfriend, Rowan, was surprised and still committed to staying with Devin.”
A judge issued a final order Friday to overturn a Florida law pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that attempted to limit diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces.
A resurfaced clip which appears to show vice-president Kamala Harris ordering a Los Angeles clerk to begin offering same-sex marriages after a law banning them was overturned, has gone viral.
Those marching on the annual London Trans Pride march on Saturday 27th July, share their thoughts about what it means to be transgender in the UK in 2024.
“We are hearing about transition regret right now because ideologically motivated anti-trans activists are trying to claim that ‘woke’ healthcare professionals are offering gender-affirming care without concern for safety.”
CEO of X Corp and ex-communicated father, Elon Musk took a brief pause from his daily transphobic tweets to plead with users of his website to stop calling it ‘Twitter’ and start referring to it as ‘X’.
In a candid interview, Wilson denies Musk’s allegations of being tricked into consenting to her medical treatment, highlighting his limited presence during her childhood and his harsh behavior.
Elon Musk’s ex Grimes has spoken out in support of the tech billionaire’s transgender daughter Vivian Wilson – who goes by “Vivllainous” on Instagram and Threads, after he claimed that she was “killed by the woke mind virus”.
The mother of the 17-year-old transgender boy at the center of an upheaval at a Girl Scouts summer camp in Dauphin County said her son was cruelly outed by the actions of camp directors.
“In a member briefing video, one of Ziklag’s spiritual advisers outlined a plan to “deliver swing states” by using an anti-transgender message to motivate conservative voters who are exhausted with Trump.”
West Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that found the state’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory
The “Umbrella Academy” star Elliot Page urges people to educate themselves on LGBTQ+ politics as the queer community comes under attack in an election year.
NationalTrans experiences with the internet range from ‘harrowing’ to ‘powerful’. New survey provides insights into the stakes of web use for LGBTQ adults.
SOU economist Travis Campbell is the lead author of a research paper that highlights the critical role of family support during the “identity development” of transgender youth.
Colorado Senate Bill 24-189 was enacted on July 1 and adds protections for transgender and gender expressive individuals under a preexisting law that already does the same for Coloradans based on sexual orientation.
Russia’s first and only openly transgender politician, Yulia Alyoshina, has said she is no longer detransitioning, telling CNN that she had been previously driven by fear of Russia’s ban on gender reassignment.
UK: New culture secretary Lisa Nandy has weighed in on the often-toxic debate around trans people participating in women’s sports, saying she agrees with blanket bans at elite levels.
UK: Health secretary Wes Streeting has vowed to improve the wellbeing and safety of trans people – a promise that flies in the face of pretty much everything he has said in recent months.
More than 1,100 LGBTQ celebrities, lawmakers and leaders signed a letter released Wednesday by national LGBTQ rights groups endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential run.
“The impact of Musk’s petulant, politically-motivated reaction to California’s trans rights law is rippling across the space industry and across the world. It’s a great lesson for leaders on what not to do.”
PRIDE: “The following stories stood out for their prominent inclusion of LGBTQ voices, discussion beyond the politicization of trans identity, and avoidance of deadnaming or misgendering, all of which are best practices outlined in the Trans Journalists Association style guide.”
In a recent interview, Elon Musk’s controversial comments about his transgender daughter highlighted a broader societal issue of misunderstanding and a lack of empathy towards transgender individuals.
After Musk declared his trans child “killed by the woke mind virus,” parents of trans kids say his comments will stoke fear and bigotry in an already hostile era for trans people.
Camila Sosa Villada, an Argentine transgender author, first inhabited a female voice in stories she wrote as a child. Now her novels are translated in more than 20 languages and being adapted for the screen.
A group including parents, authors, Penguin Random House and the free-speech advocates PEN America argues that school officials are disproportionately targeting books surrounding race and gender identity, violating First Amendment rights tied to viewpoint discrimination.
Hartland Consolidated Schools is implementing a policy that will require transgender students to have a confidential “wrap-around” meeting to use the bathroom that reflects their gender identity.
In an article published in the New York Times newsletter, The Morning, long-time senior writer David Leonhardt listed transgender rights as one of the issues Kamala Harris should target to appear more moderate.
The Miami International Airport (MIA) was the scene of a harrowing attack this past weekend, leaving the tight-knit transgender community and their allies reeling.
A Florida school board is unlikely to fire an employee whose transgender daughter played girls’ high school volleyball in alleged violation of state law, but it postponed their final decision until next week.
An independent review ordered by the UK government has concluded that restricting trans youngsters’ access to puberty blockers has not resulted in an “explosion” in suicide rates, despite the fears of campaigners.
Labour win won’t be a return to sanity for trans folks in the UK. New Health Secretary Wes Streeting has declared open war on the trans community by expressing an interest in permanently banning private care puberty blocker prescriptions.
The Biden administration wants the US Supreme Court to step in and limit lower court orders that fully blocked it from extending protections against sex discrimination in education to transgender students.
A 17-year-old transgender teen was stabbed inside a terminal at Miami International Airport at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, sending her to the hospital in critical condition
LGBTQ+ rights in New Hampshire took a major hit this weekend, as Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signed sweeping legislation that restricts gender-affirming care and trans athletes on Friday.
Israel: 25 family physicians learn how to help trans patients at the first-ever workshop in Israel; endocrinologist expert says wait for hormone treatments can be cut by months.
Kamala “Harris’s long-standing commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, from supporting same-sex marriage to advocating for transgender equality, underscores her dedication to civil rights and justice.”
A recent study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology reveals that transgender adults face double the risk of severe liver disease compared to cisgender individuals, with alcohol being the leading cause
Although trans adults make up less than 1% of the US population, a study shows they face double the risk of severe liver disease, and a higher share of cirrhosis from heavy drinking.
Pakistan: Farzana Riaz has demanded of the government to include transgender community in the third phase of the drug addiction-free Peshawar campaign to be launched soon.
“Sofia Nelson met [JD] Vance when the two were studying law at Yale in the early 2010s, according to The New York TImes. At the time, Vance didn’t seem to care that they were transgender.”
Electronic music pioneer Wendy Carlos appeared on the BBC in 1970 disguised as a man, while still in the closet as a trans woman: and many people are confused about why she did it.
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) serves as a powerful tool for gender exploration and self-discovery for transgender individuals. Through character creation and role-playing, players can experiment with gender identities and expressions in a safe and supportive environment.
In filmmaker Levan Akin’s “Crossing,” a retired Georgian schoolteacher tries to track down her transgender niece in Istanbul. It’s what gives this compassionate, cautiously hopeful movie’s open-eyed naturalism a wonderful, pulsating humanity.
Rooted in collective care and sustainability, Kaleido Collective is a creative sanctuary where activists, organizers, and community stakeholders can recharge and support one another.
GOP lawmakers have been stealthily adding amendments to government appropriations bills, which are key to funding major government departments, to ban any federal money being used for gender transition procedures.
On Thursday, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s “Adult Entertainment Act” (AEA), which prohibits drag in public spaces and any venue where minors might be present.
Aidan Kelly: “I treat transgender children – banning puberty blockers is not a decision for politicians to make.” Dr Aidan Kelly is a clinical psychologist and Director at Gender Plus.
Murders of transgender people will carry prison sentences of up to 70 years in Mexico City under tough new penalties approved by local lawmakers on Thursday.
As the final day approaches of an anticipated week-long hearing on the legality of an Ohio law limiting gender care for juveniles, the two sides actually agree on something:
The outcome is tremendously important to Ohio’s future.
“British media…has given [the anti-trans] movement a big boost… turning the spotlight away from the realities that #trans kids …are facing, and pumping out stories nitpicking at the strength of the expanding evidence…for gender-affirming care.”
Coming from a small village, Manvi is the first transgender in India to secure a police job. She is among the three transgender persons selected for the post. While Manvi is a trans-woman, the other two are trans-men.
NH: Republican Gov. Chris Sununu signed three bills into law and vetoed a fourth that impact transgender individuals Friday, the last day he had to act on the legislation that has passed both the House and Senate.
‘Baby Reindeer’ Star Nava Mau On Making Emmy History With Supporting Actress Nomination: “When Trans People Are Given The Opportunity, We Will Grow Beyond Any Expectation”
The Rochester Public School Board approved new guidelines for transgender students, including bathroom use and sports participation, after a compelling speech by trans student Ash Wartsbaugh.
US: Amid a wave of restrictions on gender-affirming care, the average driving distance for families seeking such care has doubled, according to a new report.
US/Tenn: A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit challenging first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows, reversing a lower court ruling.
Where does Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump stand on trans rights? And what will happen to those protections if he wins November’s election?
In updated guidance released on Tuesday (16 July), the EHRC said companies can legally exclude trans women from jobs advertised “for women only”, such as positions in domestic abuse shelters.
A growing number of Labour MPs have spoken out against health secretary Wes Streeting’s “very concerning” decision to make the ban on privately prescribed puberty blockers permanent.
Transgender women on hormone therapy tend to skew artificially low on prostate cancer screening tests, which may give false reassurance and delay diagnosis and treatment, reports a new study led by UC San Francisco.