Zagria has published her annual list of new books on gender variance.

Books on Gender Variance in 2024 – Part 1: (auto) biographies

Books on Gender Variance in 2024 – Part 2: histories and other

Books on Gender Variance in 2024 – Part 3: ruminations

Multiple L.A. sheriff’s deputies relieved of duty as feds probe beating of trans teacher

Dysfunctional family systems, queer folks, and why the holidays generally suck

Discover the top 10 influential figures and organizations actively opposing transgender rights.

Military Families React to Trans Health Restrictions in New NDAA

A study from Emisil has revealed the most inclusive countries for growing a LGBTQ+ family in 2025. They are Switzwerland, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands.

Scotland: ‘Trans remembrance’ flags will now be flown from public buildings
Link goes to transphobic site

Yesterday’s news

Opinion | The Supreme Court Case Over Trans Youth Could Also Decimate Women’s Equality

The French Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology commissioned its own version of the Cass Review, unsurprisingly it almost completely contradicts Cass.

Ohio court transfers second transgender-sorority case to Wyoming

Transgender youth endangered as anti-trans defense budget is signed into law by Biden

For transgender people, now living in the United States amounts to living in enemy territory, and putting their agency to sleep, at least for the next four years.

39 Transgender Traffic Volunteers Take Charge in Hyderabad

‘LGB Without the T’? Backlash Builds Over LGBT Center Rebrand

India: PIL in Madras High Court alleges unethical practices by clinics for transgender persons

55 LGBTQ+ Holiday Movies to Make Your Spirits Bright This Season

Gender-affirming surgeon wishes politicians would ‘listen’ to her trans patients

Redefining Curves: Shapewear Solutions for Trans Women

Trans priest shares vital message for LGBTQ+ Christians at Christmas

Abigail Thorn: «According to Freedom of Sex, it is wrong that we have to get permission to transition. It was always wrong. It’s wrong no matter how benevolent those “specialists” claim to be..»

Fleeing the country and rationing testosterone: Transgender Americans’ new reality under a Trump presidency

Donald Trump promises transphobic policies that will target youth and service members on ‘day one’

“With a stroke of my pen on day one, we are going to stop the transgender lunacy,” Trump said. “And I will sign executive orders to end child sexual mutilation, get transgender out of the military and out of our elementary schools and middle schools and high schools, and we will keep men out of women’s sports.”

Trump details plans for draconian crackdown on trans rights in chilling ‘transgender lunacy’ speech

“…all of the available data we have suggests that this election was mostly about inflation and incumbency—not trans rights, land acknowledgements, or whatever piece of left-wing excess most recently irritated your nearest pundit”

Payroll scam targets transgender employees

Pride Flags and Their Meanings

A recent column in the Independent Florida Alligator laments how college professors and other educators who teach disfavored subjects or use certain words are beginning to self-censor.

Transformer: A Journey of Strength, Family, and Self-Acceptance

Gender-affirming surgery disappeared from the U.S. for decades. Now the field is fighting to keep its gains

Testosterone Blocker Options for Transgender Women

Justice Sought for Cameron Thompson, a Black Trans Teen Killed

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Trump vows to ‘stop transgender lunacy’ as a top priority

UK prosecution guidance update clarifies the law on when deceiving someone or failing to disclose birth sex could affect consent in rape cases. This is the trap argument made legal.

How Excluding LGBTQ People From Holiday Movies Became Big Business For The Great American Family Channel

Affordable Winter Skincare Solutions for Transgender Women

Trans and queer lives in Muslim comics (podcast)

Conservative challenges to laws in states like California protecting doctors who provide transgender care or abortion medication to patients from states that prohibit such treatments.
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Building Your Trans Identity and Unpicking the Stitches To Those you Admire.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues NCAA over allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports

How Endorphins Can Enhance Transgender Well-Being and Joy

Biden Scraps Trans Athlete Protections to Block Trump Agenda

Trans activists in Canada ‘appalled’ by new bus ads

Yesterday’s News

Federal judge dismisses Broward County transgender teen athlete’s challenge to Florida law on female sports

Bans on transgender care for minors may complicate eating disorder treatment

A Legal Expert Explains: What The Trump Administration Can (and Can’t) Do When It Comes to LGBTQ Rights

Police in Atlanta have arrested Michael Boykin for alleged hate crimes against transgender individuals, sparking both relief and concern.

120 Anti-Trans Bills Filed Across The United States Before 2025 Has Even Started

Raynah Hazari Curates Exhibition Of Transgender Artists

UK: Transgender woman wins court case for transfer to female prison

IOC presidential candidates exploring ‘complete transgender ban’ for the Olympics

How false claims that the Madison school shooter was transgender spread online

Last week the UK Government announced an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria. Model, Activist and Elle Contributing Editor Maxim Magnus explains her fears for teens and the whole trans community following the news.

Maxim Magnus (photo), a transgender model and activist, has been vocal about the challenges faced by the transgender community, particularly in the fashion industry. She emphasizes the importance of authentic representation and the need for systemic change to prevent further trauma among transgender individuals.

She points out that when society seeks to unite people, it often does so by creating a common adversary, and unfortunately, transgender individuals have been placed in that role. This dynamic contributes to the marginalization and trauma experienced by the transgender community.

Article offers transgender individuals practical indoor activities when harsh winter conditions strike.

Former Mermaids chief vows to defy puberty blocker ban at new trans clinic

As the IOC prepares to elect a new president, the debate over transgender inclusion and fairness in women’s sports intensifies.

Trans* politics are entering a dark new phase of Democratic failure in Washington.

My Legal Name Change Process Was Surprisingly Terrifying

“A Transphobe Ruined His Own Night Because I Was Existing Next to Him”

Black trans woman Cameron Thompson, 18, shot to death in Alabama

Trans former pro football player Maven Maurer says she wants to ‘champion inclusion’

Tensions brew over trans athletes at Riverside high school, as conservative protests grow

Petition to reinstate transgender storyline in Disney Pixar’s Win or Lose gets thousands of signatures
Petition.

Stephen Fry slammed for saying he no longer supports Stonewall: ‘Another celebrity disappointment’

Stonewall ‘has got stuck in a terrible quagmire,' Stephen Fry tells Triggernometry.

‘I have no interest or support of this current wave of nonsensical… It’s shameful and sad.’

Great to hear my question asked in the subscribers-only section of @Triggerpod (clipped here). Fry’s… pic.twitter.com/qBBNgZYwAe

— Levi Pay (@soppystern) December 18, 2024

Press Downplays Danger of Supreme Court Case That Threatens Trans Rights—Among Others

T-Boy Wrestling is an event for trans wrestlers of any skill level and any expression of trans masculinity.

37 Democratic Senators Voted To Pass Anti-Trans NDAA. Here Are Their Names.
(Photo of Senator Mark Kelley from Arizona)

On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a provision removing healthcare coverage for gender-affirming care for transgender family members of armed service personnel.

This marks the first anti-LGBTQ+ provision passed by Congress in years, raising concerns about future legislative actions affecting transgender individuals. Senator Tammy Baldwin, along with 20 other Democrats, introduced an amendment to remove the anti-trans language from the bill.

However, Democratic leadership did not allow a vote on this amendment, potentially to avoid forcing senators to publicly take a stance on transgender rights. Consequently, the bill proceeded to a final vote, where 37 Democratic senators voted in favor of the NDAA with the anti-trans provision intact.

The bill now awaits President Joe Biden’s decision to either sign it into law or issue a veto.

Via Erin in the Morning

With Defense Legislation, Democrats Have Now Capitulated on Transgender Rights

Transgender people working in U.S. government see peril under Trump

Signing the NDAA into law with a ban on some trans care for service members’ kids would be a horrible move from Biden, and a sadly full-circle moment for America.

Disney Erasing Trans Stories Is A Symbol Of Our Regression

Exposing Abuse Against Trans People in Intimate Relationships

The Norwegian Order of Freemasons now accepts trans men as members. Since the order recognizes the legal gender of people, transitioning trans women who became members presenting as men, will have to leave. The order also accepts gay men.

Ghana’s ‘draconian’ anti-LGBTQ+ bill moves forward after Supreme Court rejects legal challenges

Drag Race star Tia Kofi: ‘We need to stand side-by-side with trans people more than ever’

Transgender heroes Dylan Mulvaney and Harper Steele in conversation

Squid Game creator defends controversial decision to cast cis man as a trans woman

Queer cinema triumphs: Best film performances by LGBTQ+ actors in 2024

Bobbie Simpson talks historic swearing-in as CA’s first transgender school board member

Transgender Americans rush to finalize name changes, healthcare proxies and estate planning before the inauguration

Senate passes Pentagon policy bill that set off transgender-care debate
. The $895 bn act was approved despite Democrats’ frustration with a late amendment by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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“The Mask Is Off:” Dean Spade and Susan Stryker on Trans Resistance in Trump’s America

A Democratic representative is planning to file a bill to repeal part of Indiana’s gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth. The bill would repeal a provision that bans providers from “aiding and abetting” families seeking care out of state.

Ohioans are changing their birth certificates ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Here’s why

NCAA president suggests women uncomfortable with trans athletes use other facilities

“While the current wave of discriminatory policies will do obvious harm to the transgender community, they’re also meant to distract from the myriad ways we’re all getting fleeced.”

A transgender woman filed a court petition Tuesday arguing that her transfer to a men’s prison, where she has been in solitary confinement for months, constitutes cruel punishment.

Dylan Mulvaney & Harper Steele In Conversation

HARPER: From a trans perspective, what I want is for people to understand the damage that happens when you stop people from becoming who they need to be. If you deprive people of their gender, you’re depriving them of a chance at true joy. 

Trans star Dylan Mulvaney and former professional skier Gus Kenworthy have launched their own LGBTQ+ book clubs to fight for the right to read banned titles.

Disney has removed a transgender storyline from Pixar’s upcoming animated series Win or Lose

Senate braces for anti-LGBTQ attacks with incoming Republican majority

Democratic Senators Refuse Vote To Remove Anti-Trans Amendment From Military Budget

Two transgender women make history in Nepal.
Honey Maharjan and Mouni Maharjan ran in local elections last month

Pixar’s upcoming series ‘Win or Lose’ once promised a groundbreaking moment for transgender representation in children’s animation. However, Disney has cut dialogue acknowledging a trans character’s identity.

Disney has removed a transgender storyline from Pixar’s upcoming animated series Win or Lose, scheduled for release on Disney+ in December 2024. The series, which follows a middle school softball team, originally included a transgender character voiced by actress Chanel Stewart.

While the character remains, dialogues referencing gender identity have been cut. A Disney spokesperson stated that the decision allows parents to discuss such topics with their children on their own terms. Stewart expressed disappointment, emphasizing the importance of transgender representation in media.

This move aligns with Disney’s recent pattern of modifying or removing LGBTQ+ content, including the shelving of an episode of Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur featuring a transgender athlete storyline.

Disney Pulls Transgender Storyline from Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Streaming Series

‘Win Or Lose’ Transgender Actress Speaks Out After Disney Cuts Her Storyline: “Very Disheartened”

‘It’s discriminatory’; Transgender athlete speaks out on new WIAA proposals

The Trocks were never interested in making a political statement, their artistic director said. “We are men doing performances of ballet in drag for comedic purposes.”
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Discover the key differences between Body Dysmorphic Disorder and gender dysphoria, two conditions often mistaken for one another.

History-making trans darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven receives warm welcome at World Championships

Trans TikTok star Jesse Sullivan shares adorable picture with newborn twins
Instagram

Inside the US Military’s LGBTQ Witch Hunts

Police chief begs transphobes to stop saying Wisconsin school shooter was trans

Why aren’t more politicians condemning Nancy Mace’s vicious anti-trans stunts?

Transgender activists Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed  were married on Saturday, December 14th, in front of  friends and family in Missoula, Montana.

Article explores the often-overlooked hardships transgender workers face in retail, restaurants, and bars during the holiday season.

A transgender math professor in Uvalde, Texas, finds that the roots of hate are surprisingly shallow.

Colorado’s pro-transgender laws — and scientific studies — can’t solve the sports controversy 

Canada: Transgender bill challenger dismayed by Smith’s openness to notwithstanding clause

How Gender-Affirming Health Care Providers Are Preparing for Trump’s Presidency

To sacrifice trans people is operating within a fascist logic, renowned feminist Judith Butler says

The US Department of Defense was getting ready to settle a 2-year-old lawsuit after a judge ruled that the the military’s exclusion of gender-affirming surgeries was unconstitutional. Then House Republicans stepped in.

UK: The wrong people listened to on puberty blockers ban
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Transgender sports debate another example of rights in conflict |

Trans Darts Pioneer Noa-Lynn van Leuven Faces Ally Pally Test

Opinion: Washington Post Editorial Board Misleadingly Attacks Care Of Trans Youth

Washington Post: Look to science, not law, for real answers on youth gender medicine
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Democratic senators seek to ax transgender care ban from defense bill

Democratic senators introduce defense bill amendment to block GOP transgender restriction

US Senate advances massive defense bill, despite transgender provision

RuPaul’s Drag Race has a new TV rival as first drag king reality competition announced

Statement regarding BBC reporting relating to PinkNews, Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James
BBC article here.

Judith Butler, philosopher: ‘If you sacrifice a minority like trans people, you are operating within a fascist logic’

El Pais: Some Democratic voices say it’s time to move beyond the issue of trans rights in areas like sports, which affect very few people.

Judith Butler: You could say that about the Jews, Black people or Haitians, or any very vulnerable minority. Once you decide that a single vulnerable minority can be sacrificed, you’re operating within a fascist logic, because that means there might be a second one you’re willing to sacrifice, and a third, a fourth, and then what happens?

Florida’s new prison policies strip trans women of bras, curb hormone therapy, and question established gender-affirming care.

A federal appeals court ruling handed down in late August now allows Florida to enforce restrictions on gender transition care for minors. Transgender adults to only receive treatment from a doctor, not from a registered nurse or nurse practitioner.

The woman behind Capitol bathroom protest says trans people can’t trust Democrats to protect them

In this comprehensive guide, a 55-year-old transgender woman explores the spectrum of gendered clothing, sharing how blending masculine and feminine elements can bring comfort, confidence, and authenticity.

Georgia Senate Republicans are advancing plans to legislate bans on transgender girls and women in high school and college sports.

India: The Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government of Uttarakhand has approved the formation of a Transgender Personal Welfare Board.

Canada: Community rallies around 70-year-old transgender actor who lost teeth in attack near 2SLGBTQ+ bar in Hamilton

Several Washington school districts are pushing the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) to implement more rules on how transgender athletes can participate in school sports.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says using the notwithstanding clause to shield her government’s transgender health restrictions is on the table as a “last resort.”

Canada: Transgender retired B.C. Lions player and teammates added to Wall of Fame

Who is Noa-Lynn van Leuven? Transgender darts player set for World Championship debut

Comprendiendo el movimiento de padres anti-trans.

Bluesky faces its first LGBTQ+ safety test as users call for anti-trans podcaster Jesse Singal ban.

Bluesky, a social media platform that gained popularity as a safe space for marginalized communities, is facing controversy over the presence of anti-trans writer and podcaster Jesse Singal. Originally a refuge for LGBTQ+ users and people of color fleeing the hostile environment of Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky now hosts over 25 million users, but the inclusion of figures like Singal is sparking tension.

Singal, identified by GLAAD as spreading anti-trans misinformation, is reportedly the most blocked user on Bluesky. Despite the platform’s advanced moderation tools, including custom feeds, algorithms, and block lists, users fear his presence threatens the inclusive community they sought. Some accuse him of harassing trans individuals and have called for his ban.

Bluesky at a crossroads as users petition to ban Jesse Singal over anti-trans views, harassment

Change.org petition: Bluesky Must Enforce its Community Guidelines Equally

Jesse Singal biography: timeline to transphobia

GLAAD on Jesse Singal

Transgender Men Experience Eating Disorders at Alarmingly High Rates. Why?

Daniella Mendez, the first trans woman elected to a board of education seat in New Jersey, will end her term after two years as president of the Dover board and run for town council in 2025.

Historical setbacks: Transgender rights advocates see a widespread anti-trans backlash across the country | Milwaukee Independent

UK Trans Youth Activists Camped Outside Wes Streeting’s Office to Protest Puberty Blocker Ban

Why Being a Transgender Person Is So Scary? My Fears and Reality

The UK’s Puberty Blocker Ban is State-Sanctioned Child Abuse

Finding Light: Hope and Healing for Transgender People in Pain

Voices: There is no bridge building with those who don’t think you have a right to exist

Hilary Cass accuses critics of “shroud-waving” over trans youth harm

As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to uphold a ban in Tennessee on puberty blockers and other hormone therapy for transgender teens, closely watching in New Jersey are medical providers, transgender patients and their families.

Hate crimes against transgender people are up 125% in LA