Category: Trans News (Page 4 of 45)

Laser clinic offers special deal on Harry Potter tattoo removals: ‘Trans rights are human rights’

A laser clinic in Manchester has slashed 50 per cent off the price of removing Harry Potter-themed tattoos, in a stand against JK Rowling’s views on the transgender community, Pink News reports.

Pennsylvania rally will demand protections for transgender health care, same-sex marriage

Two More Colleges—Arizona and USC—Reject Trump Trans Bathroom Ban Compact

Campaign Almanac: Iowa’s first openly transgender lawmaker announces re-election campaign
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Inside Kelley Robinson’s fight against Trump through LGBTQ+ storytelling in red & blue states (exclusive)

Oslo University Hospital Censured for Unlawful Research on Transgender Minors

Evie Parts Got Kicked Off Her College Track Team Because She’s Trans. Now, She’s Suing

Why many transgender Americans are preparing to flee the country
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Alabama board seeks to ban books that ‘positively’ depict trans themes from library youth sections

CHOP lawyers defend transgender care in blistering response to Trump administration seeking patient information
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Meet the gay couple fighting for marriage rights in Ukraine

Researchers in Australia have found that gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) can influence levels of a key heart enzyme called high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I.

George W Bush’s trans cousin on being a queer member of the family

The world is becoming more dangerous for LGBTQ+ people, new report warns

The murder case against 21-year-old Keshawn Ridges in the death of Detroit transgender woman Tahiry Broom continues to move forward in Oakland County Circuit Court. 

Transgender people are often conditioned to mistake control for love. This article explores how to rebuild self-trust, rediscover healthy love, and reclaim boundaries after surviving emotional manipulation. 

Amid an ongoing fight to pass a controversial policy to ban all library books with transgender topics in Sumner County, conservative activist Riley Gaines has been appointed to the library board.

Books about race and gender to be returned to school libraries on some military bases

Janelle Monáe says she time-traveled to see David Bowie in the 1970s

A new study from the University of Melbourne has found that feminizing gender-affirming hormone therapy rewires protein composition in the blood to align more closely with a person’s gender identity.

A study by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne reveals that gender-affirming hormone therapy significantly alters blood protein profiles in transgender women, aligning them more closely with those of cisgender women.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy rewrites body proteins to match gender identity

US judge to block Trump directive to erase ‘gender ideology’ from state sex education

My Unplanned Coming Out: How WhatsApp Exposed My Truth

DOJ hedges on Trump’s anti-trans views while defending military ban in federal appeals court

TV writer Graham Linehan won’t face charges for transgender post that sparked UK debate

Federal Judge Rules In Favor Of Public Schools In 16 States That Refused To Comply With Trump’s Trans Ban

An interview with the lawyer Jolyon Maugham on the extent of current UK Government anti-trans actions.

Ninth Circuit frowns at military’s reasons for banning transgender service members

Trans immigrants in LA County face severe poverty and safety threats

Ts Madison says Donald Trump and his transphobic administration should just ‘pack it up’

New research highlights ‘severe lack’ of knowledge about non-binary people’s sexual health

Emma Ellingsen makes history as first trans woman to compete on Strictly in Norway

New trans changing-room case – supported by Christian anti-abortion organisation – set to begin

Lucy Dacus and Janelle Monáe on gender journeys: ‘Freedom cannot be choked’

California governor vetoes two bills aimed to improve PrEP, gender-affirming care access

“One of the hardest parts of learning to speak up is the fear that in defending ourselves, we might become like the people who hurt us.”

Polls on Trans Issues Ignite a Debate That Ignores Their Many Limitations

In Authoritarianism, Dictators Come for LGBTQ People First. Here’s Why

Cait Jacobs on the power of BookTok and queer rep in fantasy books

A show about middle-aged women in a small West Yorkshire market town may not be where you’d expect to find a refreshing take on trans representation, but such is the case with Riot Women.

Yesterday’s News

Anti-Trans Democrat Seth Moulton Booed At Boston No Kings Rally After Sen. Markey Wears Trans Flag

“Trans people are framed as a problem in need of a solution because they disrupt the right-wing narrative about women being both mothers and too weak to defend themselves. “

Queer comedian Margaret Cho says she hopes JK Rowling’s pubic hair turns to ‘steel wool’

Sabrina Carpenter to donate portion of Short n’ Sweet tour profit to Transgender Law Center

India Mass Suicide Attempt Exposes Transgender Crisis

Who are the dolls which must be protected?

US airlines told to ignore ‘X’ gender-neutral markers as passport battle continues

Getting Black Pilled: The Dark Side of Trans Online Culture

J.K. Rowling Brutally Mocks Harry Potter Event Organizers Over Apology To Transgender Community

Virginia: Transgender youth not winning wedge issue in 2025 state election

2025 Taiwan Pride Controversy Deepens, Further Doubts Raised Over TWRCAA’s Stance on Transgender and Sexual Rights

Massive ‘No Kings’ rally in D.C. features LGBTQ+ rights advocates: ‘This is my country too’

UK: Here is a list of trans-related consultations that are still open.

The power of allies in safeguarding the rights of trans people in Australia

No Kings: What to know about the October protests against Trump

How Missouri took the spotlight in national battle over gender-affirming care for children

Anti-LGBTQ laws were never about “protecting children”

India: Will convince others to join: Prashan Kishor’s party transgender candidate

PHOTOS: Best of LGBTQ D.C. Awards Party

Yesterday’s News

Muslim legislator running for governor says Georgia deserves leaders who reject scapegoating trans people

Richmond nonprofit He She Ze and We expands support network as transgender Virginians face barriers to care

Anti-trans policies aren’t preventing genital mutilation — they’re disrupting efforts to stop it

After chiding democrats on transgender politics, Newsom vetoes a key health measure

Trump erased trans & queer history from Stonewall. Lawmakers are fighting to get it back

NYC Public Schools Becomes Latest To Defy Trump Trans Bathroom Ban Demands, Launches Lawsuit

NYC schools sue Trump administration for nixing almost $50M in grants over trans protections

The Power of a Name: A Transgender Reading of Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea
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Four out of five of our critical trans rights bills—co-sponsored and championed by TransFamily Support Services and our coalition partners—have officially become law in California. 

Before ‘No Kings’ rally, ex-Pentagon official warns Trump’s anti-trans agenda threatens democracy

An eighth grader at Eastmark High School in the Queen Creek Unified School District was removed from basketball tryouts because of a clerical error made 14 years ago. The school said he can only play on the girls team all because of a paperwork mistake.

Here’s What Every Celeb Who Dismisses Trans People By Working On New “Harry Potter” Projects Sounds Like To Me

Sabrina Carpenter Expands Tour Fund to Support Trans Rights

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Focus on What IS Working | Build Confidence in Your Crossdressing Journey

I WAITED 10 YEARS FOR THIS | Top Surgery Vlog Part 1

The Verge series on the Future of Being Trans on the Internet
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How do resources on transitioning survive the era of surveillance and Al slop?
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Trans women are building their own publishing world, and it’s under threat
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How trans visibility became a trap
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The anonymity granted by the internet is a lifeline to many trans people. What happens when that privacy disappears?
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The return of the trans underground
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The DIY and IRL energy of punk rock mutual aid
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Tens of thousands show up and out for Atlanta’s 55th annual Pride

Joanna Santos: Reflections on Gender Variance

Advocates condemn graphic anti-trans ad targeting leading Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger

A trans woman’s account of life in a men’s prison in Georgia.

Massapequa district cannot enforce transgender bathroom policy, state education commissioner rules
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NYC sues Trump officials for revoking $47 million in school grants over trans student protections

NYC schools sue US education officials over $47M grant cuts tied to transgender policies

Fencer Becomes First Trans Athlete to Sue USOPC For Capitulation To Trump’s Sports Ban

Queer and trans immigrants allege forced labor and sexual assault in Ice facility: ‘I was treated worse than an animal’

Snoop Dogg includes LGBTQ+ couple in kids’ series weeks after criticising LGBTQ+ inclusion in films

India: Supreme Court forms committee to ensure equal job opportunities, inclusive medical care for transgender persons

India: Without inclusive curricula, transgender students’ access to education is a half victory

Right-Wingers Celebrate Flawed Study Claiming a “Decline” in Trans Identity

Thailand to Introduce First Law Focused on Transgender Well-Being

We have a new list of recent GOOD transgender news for you.

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In this powerful episode of Trans Crush podcast, Rianne shares her deeply personal journey of transitioning in a conservative environment,

Fact Check: No, There Is Not A New Survey Showing Trans Identity Is Decreasing

Erin in the Morning debunks a claim by academic Eric Kaufmann that transgender identity is sharply declining in the U.S. (referring to students).

Kaufmann uses unweighted survey responses, ignoring the standard practice of applying weights to make results nationally representative. When reanalyzed with proper weighting, the trend reverses. The number of people identifying as transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming has in fact increased, Erin Reed explains. 

Judge finds anti-trans Republican Florida Congressman Cory Mills to be a danger to women

EHRC drops interim trans advice and urges ministers to act fast to approve its guidance

Governor candidate Betty Yee backs trans athletes in women’s sports, ’28 Olympics

Turkish government drafts anti-LGBTQ+ laws threatening prison for trans people and same-sex couples

A judge ruled against a former transgender athlete in Idaho who attempted to drop her lawsuit slated for arguments at the Supreme Court this year.

The US Virgin Islands Finally Legalises Gender Marker Changes After Decades

Fencer sues USA Fencing, U.S. Olympic Committee over trans sports ban

Transgender fencer suing USA Fencing, USOPC over ban from women’s competitions
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‘I used to pay £200 for trans healthcare – now I pay nearly £2,000’

The trial for DaShawn Watkins, accused of killing trans 14-year-old Pauly Likens, has been rescheduled for January.
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More than half of Republican ads in Virginia are focused on trans issues. Officials say they plan to run similar attacks in North Carolina’s Senate race.

Why the case against Utah’s transgender sports ban fell apart — and what comes next
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UK warned its treatment of trans people could breach European Convention on Human Rights 

People Are Even More Outraged At Keira Knightley’s Comments On The “Harry Potter” Boycott After Seeing New Footage Of Her Response

Keira Knightley’s laughter at JK Rowling question sparks fresh backlash

California shores up protections on transgender people amid White House attacks

Fenway Health Restricts Treatment for Patients Under 19 In Capitulation To Trump

Trans people at risk of exclusion from many UK public spaces, rights expert says

Kim Petras calls out censorship & encourages queer people to embrace sex positivity

Trans woman who wanted to end her lawsuit due to harassment forced to go through with SCOTUS appeal

This Trans Vietnamese Pop Star Is Now A Miss Universe Contestant.

John Oliver Destroys Bari Weiss In Defense Of Transgender People

Newsom Breaks Anti-Trans Streak, Signs a Slew of Trans Protections Into Law

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently approved multiple measures supportive of transgender people. Among them we find AB 727, which mandates that public schools and colleges publish the Trevor Project’s LGBTQ+ suicide hotline.

Another new law allows transgender individuals to request a year-long supply of hormone therapy. Court proceedings of all trans people are to be confidential. It will be easier trans adults to change their names.

AB 82 outlaws online targeting of gender-affirming care providers and patients by making it illegal to post or share their photos or information with the intent of stoking violence.

California shores up protections on transgender people amid White House attacks

After questioning inclusion of transgender athletes, Newsom signs bill to study inequalities in youth sports

ACLU battles fresh attempt to reinstate Trump’s discriminatory trans passport rules

As Some Dems Run From Trans People, Zohran Mamdani’s Latest Ad Shows Real Support

Anti-trans activists strip off at a school board meeting – but their protest is a flop

Elliot Page shares his ‘joy’ at working with Christopher Nolan again following his transition

Green leader Zack Polanski praised for ‘refreshing’ response to Piers Morgan’s trans questions

Survey finds LGBTQ+ adults have taken steps to become less visible given political climate

Westland’s Jacquie Grant poised to become NZ’s second transgender mayor

BBC ‘pauses’ transgender diversity training after Supreme Court ruling

Visible and Invisible: Report on Trans People and Safe Spaces in the Church of Norway

Siobhan McCarthy’s new college comedy She’s The He pokes fun at ‘absurd’ trans bathroom bans

The Trump Administration’s New Policy Against Passports With ‘X’ Gender Markers Also Affects State IDs. That Matters.

AOC assures trans kids they’re not to blame for anything: “You are fine just the way you are”

The outdated trans study still doing damage

Swimming Australia moves to shut down Mollie O’Callaghan ‘fake quotes’ about transgender athlete

My cultural awakening: ‘Kate Bush helped me come out as a trans woman’

Delhi to roll out ‘Saheli’ smart cards for women, transgender passengers on Bhai Dooj

Kubbra Sait Reacts To Trolls Criticising Transgender Role In Sacred Games: Took It With Laugh 

Newton: Guest Essay: Our support for transgender students is unwavering

Australia: NT Chief Minister Finocchiaro bans transgender women in female prisons

Delhi High Court Raps Authorities For Not Providing Reservation To Transgender Persons In Public Employment
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The War on Rainbow Crosswalks Comes to Texas

Nurses Face Misconduct Probe After Raising Concerns Over Transgender Changing Room Policy at NHS Hospital

Virginia: A federal judge granted a pause of student suspensions amid a court case over a locker room incident between boys and a transgender student.

‘We’ll be moving’: Alberta transgender children, families brace for legal changes

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Does a Low Dose of Feminizing HRT really work?

Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
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Iran offers transgender foreigners surgery but forces operations on locals

While homosexuality remains harshly penalized in Iran – even by death – the government encourages and subsidizes gender-affirming procedures for those who identify as transgender. It now seeks to turn that medical infrastructure into a revenue stream amid economic strain from sanctions.

The push for medical tourism sits uneasily next to the coercive history of transgender surgery in Iran. For decades, the regime has pressured gay and gender-nonconforming individuals into surgery, under threat of punishment or execution.

Megan Thee Stallion ‘honored’ to be Trevor Project’s Mental Health Champion

‘Discriminatory And Unlawful Executive Orders’: State AGs Take Aim at Trump Edicts

Surrey UK: MP fails to support transgender suicidal constituent

UK government won’t intervene in Mastercard adult content censorship row

26 Senate Democrats Help Pass Military NDAA Containing Trans Sports, Surgery Ban, No Protection For US Troop Deployments

‘This will not happen again’: Vancouver Park Board apologizes for hosting Harry Potter event

Library director fired over LGBTQ+ books gets $700,000 from county

R.I. judge blocks Trump’s restrictions on HHS, HUD grants

Long-running UK soap Hollyoaks recasts fan-favourite trans role with trans actor

Peer-reviewed critiques of The Cass Review

Trans advocate Jasmine McKenzie is building a lifeline for Black and trans Floridians who often can’t safely access disaster services from FEMA or religious organizations. 

Former Austin author’s book ‘Pretty’ wins Lambda Literary Award for transgender nonfiction

The Randolph County Public Library will keep a children’s book about what it means to be transgender on its shelves, following a community member’s request that it be removed or relocated.

Trans activists vandalise feminist conference

Minnesota tells Trump administration it won’t respond now to demands over transgender athletes

Rainbows but also clouds as NC town hosts Pride Fest amid Trump administration’s anti-trans push

A mother and her transgender daughter on what Coming Out Day really means

Viral posts falsely claimed that Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan threatened to boycott the 2028 Olympics if Lia Thomas competed. O’Callaghan never made such a statement.

National Coming Out Day: For many LGBTQ+ refugees, coming out isn’t a choice

‘[He] Helped Me … Hate Myself’: Conversion Therapy Survivors Speak Out

A political ad from Zohran Mamdani, a major Democratic politician, exclusively defending trans rights.

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Texas governor calls for removal of rainbow crosswalks, calling them a safety issue

MIT Rejects Trump’s Bid to Institute Trans Bathroom, Athletics Ban

Kansas schools say they had no formal complaints about gender policies before investigation

GOP candidate claims firing people for being gay ‘is not discrimination’ in Virginia governor’s debate

“It is not about protecting women’s sports, rather, it is an exercise in purification based on the false notion that sport is fair by its very nature.”

Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Colorado’s ban on harmful ‘conversion therapy’

A Supreme Court case is challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth. Kaley Chiles, a Christian talk therapist, argues the law violates her First Amendment rights by restricting speech.

The justices, particularly the conservative majority, appeared skeptical of the state’s position, suggesting the ban may constitute viewpoint discrimination. The case could impact similar laws in over 20 states and reshape how speech is regulated in healthcare settings.

Conversion therapy is widely discredited by major medical organizations for being ineffective and harmful, especially to minors.

Supreme Court seems skeptical about state bans on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids

Inside the ruling on Nassau County’s ban on trans athletes on women’s sports teams

Wikipedia on Misinformation about violence by transgender people

How PFLAG is changing hearts as the Supreme Court considers conversion therapy bans

For nearly 30 years, the “Play The Game” conferences have provided a forum to dissect the most pressing and complex issues in sports. This year, it’s tackled the issue of trans athletes.

A New York judge has upheld a ban on transgender female athletes competing at public facilities on Long Island.

“Jon Chait Thinks Kamala Harris Went Too Far Left. He’s Just Falling for Trump’s Demagoguery.”

Gavin Newsom vetoes gender education bill, hasn’t signed other trans protections

Trump’s Justice Department Wants to Violate Your Family’s Right to Privacy

What Maine advocates learned this year in the fight for trans rights

Was Trump always against LGBTQ+ rights? Everything in his past says no.

Virginia: Not only are Earle-Sears’s anti-trans attacks failing to land, but voters actually prefer Spanberger’s (D) stance on transgender rights by a wide margin.

How LGBTQ+ people are stepping up to run for school board seats on the front lines of America’s culture wars

Anti-trans queer journalist Bari Weiss named editor in chief of CBS News

Judge upholds Nassau’s ban on transgender athletes using county facilities, dismissing suits by AG, NYCLU
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I asked Chase Strangio how to stand up for trans people. It’s easier than you think. | Opinion

Sophie Ellis-Bextor hits out at transphobia: “These people make trans people their whole personality and spend their entire day being angry”

Only 0.03% Opt Out Of LGBTQ+ Education In Maryland After SCOTUS Gives Them A Right To

LSU student alleges anti-transgender discrimination after her protest arrest 

Trump’s rush to end gender-affirming care for trans people will have broad repercussions
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Cass Review full of ‘stigma and misinformation’ and should not guide trans youth care, say experts

Trans adults in the UK are waiting a third of their life for an NHS gender-clinic appointment

Rainbow Railroad rescues LGBTQ people at risk around the world

Bowen Yang’s SNL wardrobe malfunction didn’t stop him from roasting J.K. Rowling

Uruguay Diversity March puts new, left-wing government to the test

A new poll in the Virginia gubernatorial race shows that voters there don’t think that transgender rights issues are all that important in that race.

“This was the batboy, and her name was Cindy Marie Umphries.”

No One Was Helping Black Transgender Youth. So These Parents Stepped In.