This Pride, queer and trans icons write letters to their younger selves
Bel Priestley To my younger self, Never let someone else’s narrative define who you are. People will try their hardest to discourage you from being…
Justice Dept. ratchets up threats over trans athletes in California
The U.S. Justice Department ratcheted up its efforts to block transgender athletes from competing in school sports in California by warning school districts Monday that…
Lilo & Stitch star Tia Carrere gushes over her trans son Jude: “He’s such a sweetheart”
Film and TV icon Tia Carrere has opened up about her trans son Jude for the first time. The beloved talent revealed the exciting news…
New report reveals regressions in human rights for trans people in Europe and Central Asia
New data has revealed the “unprecedented reversal” of trans rights in Europe and Central Asia. On 13 May, the Trans Europe and Central Asia (TGEU)…
Liev Schreiber praises trans daughter Kai, recalls her coming out
Liev Schreiber has plenty of pride for his daughter Kai, who he said came out as transgender with a simple request. “The most profound moment…
Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan raises £120,000 for trans charity after UK court ruling
Nicola Coughlan’s fundraiser supporting Not A Phase helped keep the charity’s vital services afloat. On 16 April, the UK Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow…
UK court defines ‘woman’. Trans women left in limbo | Gender Equity News
UK court rules ‘woman’ means biological sex, a decision that could limit trans women’s access to services and rights.The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled…
Keir Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says
Henry ZeffmanChief political correspondentEPAPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer does not believe transgender women are women, his official spokesman has said. It comes after the UK…
Westminster statues damaged at London trans protest
PA MediaA statue of former South African prime minister Jan Smuts was targeted by vandalsThe Met Police is appealing for information after several statues in…
Trans women aren’t legally women: What the UK Supreme Court ruling means | Women’s Rights News
The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” refer to a “biological woman and biological sex” under UK equality laws,…
Campaigners warn of Supreme Court ruling impact on trans people
Paul O'Hare and Jonathan GeddesBBC Scotland NewsBBCKerrie Meyer had gender reassignment surgery at the age of 72Campaigners have warned the UK Supreme Court's ruling on…
Travel warnings issued for trans people planning trips to the US – full list
Several European countries have issued travel advisories for their transgender, non-binary, and third-gender citizens hoping to travel to the US, after Donald Trump's recently signed…
California legislative committee rejects limits on trans athletes
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Tuesday rejected Republican-sponsored bills to limit trans high school athletes participation in girls’ and women’s sports, the latest clash in a high-octane…
Newsom says sharing his beliefs on trans athletes wasn’t “some grand design”
After weeks of criticism from political allies, Gov. Gavin Newsom explained why he shared his belief that it’s unfair for transgender athletes to compete in…
‘How my mum learned to accept me as a young trans person’
Coming out is a rite of passage for many LGBTQIA+ people. Some don’t feel the need to make a big song and dance of it…
Jude Guaitamacchi on challenging disinformation, political agendas and uniting for trans rights
What are some of the challenges the trans community are facing in the UK and abroad? The challenges faced by the trans community in the…
Newsom criticizes trans athletes in women’s sports
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom — an outspoken champion of LGBTQ+ rights since he was mayor of San Francisco — publicly criticized the “unfairness” of transgender…
As CBeebies lists trans sex workers as ‘inspirational mums’, I ask: Why is the BBC grooming and sexualising our kids?
CELEBRATING mothers is very important - as I constantly remind my own three children. So I was delighted to discover CBeebies bigging up International Women’s…
Police say “no indication” of hate crime in killing of trans man Sam Nordquist
Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable Police have revealed that there is currently no evidence that the…
Judge pauses Trump order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth
BALTIMORE — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Trump’s recent executive order aimed at restricting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender people under age 19. The judge’s…