Heartstopper star Bel Priestley wants to be the “best role model” she can for trans youth
Bel Priestley has opened up about her coming out story with hopes of inspiring other trans youth. Since 2019, the young trans talent has cultivated…
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, school sports for trans youth
DeWine said he spoke with physicians, lawmakers and families on all sides of the issue before making his decision. He added that he would pursue…
What is the new guidance on trans children for England’s schools?
Schools will not have to accept a transgender child’s wish to be recognised as the opposite sex, according to new draft guidance released by Britain’s…
Two 16-year-olds found guilty of murdering teenager
Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Brianna Ghey. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or…
Campaigners condemn UK government for “cruel” trans schools guidance
The government has released a new draft ‘non-statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England’ for children questioning their gender, after initially promising this in…
Granderson: DeSantis sacrifices trans teens for political points. That tells you enough about him
If charisma is a gift, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is clearly working with lumps of coal. His town hall on CNN this week confirmed it,…
Countries to be removed from UK’s gender recognition list over self-ID laws
A number of countries’ Gender Recognition Certificates (GRCs) will no longer be recognised by the UK government, it has been announced. Kemi Badenoch, who is…
Trans scholar turns Woolf novel into ‘survival’ strategy
For Spanish-born philosopher turned director Paul B. Preciado, poetry is about “the freedom of transforming language,” he says during a recent video call. His debut…
Mexican mother promotes trans textbook for teachers
When 12-year-old Daniel transitioned gender in middle school, his Mexican teachers had no clue what to call him, how he should dress or what on…
Bake Off’s Sandi Toksvig targeted by online trolls for supporting the trans community
Comedian and writer Sandi Toksvig has been inundated with hateful comments after expressing her support for the trans community. Throughout her decades-long career, the openly…
Hundreds mourn trans+ people lost over past year at London vigil
Conor Clark for GAY TIMES Hundreds attended a vigil held in London last night to remember and mourn members of the trans+ community lost over…
How the Barbie character validated my trans masc experience
If I am being honest, the only reason I went to see Barbie was because the LGBTQIA+ community at large seemed to view it as…
Hunger striker says willing to die for trans rights in Bulgaria
Yosef Phelan for GAY TIMES A transgender woman on hunger strike in the Bulgarian capital Sofia in protest against a recent clampdown on trans rights,…
For one group of trans women, the pope and his message of inclusivity are a welcome change
The menu was evidence of Francis’ belief that those most on the margins must be treated with utmost dignity: cannelloni pasta filled with spinach and…
‘Changing our language takes some work, but trans and non-binary people are worth it’
If I had a pound for every time I told someone that I use they/them pronouns, my coffee shop habit would be funded for life.…
Trans parents on what family looks like to them
Family doesn’t have to mean a mum, dad and 2.5 kids living in the suburbs. It can come in all shapes and sizes, from single…
6 trans and non-binary icons on the power of their identities
Hundreds showed their solidarity with trans and non-binary communities at the ‘We Stand With You’ fundraising event last week, which was organised by influencer Max…
Vatican confirms that trans people can be baptised and act as godparents
The Vatican has released guidance that indicates that transgender people can be baptised, serve as godparent and witness weddings in the Roman Catholic church. The…
Govt accused of “negligence” after ‘conversion therapy’ ban excluded from King’s Speech
Five years since the UK government first promised to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’, campaigners fear that no legislation will ever materialise under Rishi Sunak’s leadership…
Trans-run beauty salons brave bloodshed
It’s hard to style hair, pluck brows and do makeovers when armed troops are on the streets suppressing months of deadly clashes. Harder still if…