NHS at risk of “going backwards” on trans healthcare, expert warns
NHS England’s new gender identity services could be a “regression” of what was offered at the Tavistock, a leading expert in the field has warned. …
A trans guide to weightlifting, strength training, and the perils of gym culture
What are some barriers trans weightlifters face? Aside from the obvious spread of right-wing legislation in the US targeting trans people in sports, fitness as…
Inside Candy Darling’s struggle as a trans actress
On the Shelf Candy Darling: Dreamer, Icon, Superstar By Cynthia CarrFSG: 432 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may…
Trans rights could be weaponised in the election, but what do voters really care about?
As the UK approaches its next general election, it’s seeming more and more likely that the so-called ‘trans debate’ will be a prominent talking point…
Greece’s LGBTQ+ community responds to recent attack
This summer, Thessaloniki is set to host EuroPride, a pan-European celebration held in a different city each year. Hundreds of thousands of LGBTQIA+ people and…
Trans+ people react to Keir Starmer backing sports ban
“Sick”, “upset” and “discriminated against” are just some of the words trans+ people used to describe how they are feeling after Sir Keir Starmer became…
‘The UK government’s draft guidance for trans students is dire
One of the scariest things advised by the draft guidance is that it suggests that no trans or gender-questioning young person should be able to…
“Historic” verdict reached in murder trial of Black trans woman
A South Carolina man is the first person to be convicted in a federal hate crime case based on gender identity. Content warning: This story…
Drag Race UK’s Bimini champions trans rights during powerful BRIT Awards speech
Drag Race UK star Bimini Bon Boulash delivered a powerful message on trans rights at the 2024 BRIT Awards. On 2 March, some of the UK’s…
‘Conversion therapy’ has become symbolic of how the government has failed trans people
Ozanne believes the discussion surrounding ‘conversion therapy’ has frequently become a “proxy debate for many other debates” which, she says, has been “hijacked by the…
Private hormone clinic becomes UK’s first to be approved by regulator
At present, young people questioning their gender identity face a staggering five year wait for a first appointment with the NHS, according to BBC News.…
What do the UK’s new voter ID laws mean for trans and non-binary people?
To provide the best experience, we use cookies on the GAY TIMES website. This technology helps us gather statistical and analytical information for marketing purposes,…
Non-binary student tragically dies after being attacked in school toilet
A 16-year-old non-binary student from Oklahoma has tragically died after being beaten in a school toilet. On 7 February, Nex Benedict suffered severe head injuries…
Funeral service for iconic trans revolutionary Cecilia Gentili sends Catholic officials into a spiral
Credit – Leandro Justen More than 1400 mourners gathered in St. Patrick’s Cathedral bearing an abundance of red roses while dressed in high-fashion funeral attire…
Teenager charged with attempted murder after trans teen stabbed
A teenager has been charged with attempted murder after a trans teenage girl was stabbed multiple times in a “shocking and violent attack,” a court…
How trans strip nights are creating spaces for themselves everywhere
What does it take to produce your own queer strip night? These events are certainly a labor of immense love via their organizers. “Once you…
‘We deserve a government that respects the needs of the trans community’
I’ve answered questions about the intersectionality of disability and queerness, talked about the nuances of the word queer, and engaged in dialogues about religion and…
Why it’s time to get behind queer grassroots football
Grassroots solutions Of course, the conversation around trans inclusion at an elite level is important and shouldn’t take a back seat. After all, recent developments…
Murder of trans woman still haunts LGBTQ+ Iraqi Kurds
Doski Azad dared to live openly as a transgender woman in Iraqi Kurdistan, but her murder two years ago shattered the enclave’s reputation as a…
Drag Race star Madame LaQueer proudly comes out as trans
Madame LaQueer has announced that she is transgender and has changed her drag name to be authentically her. We absolutely love to see it! LaQueer,…