Two arrested after trans teen killed in South Carolina
An 18-year-old transgender man has been found dead after disappearing while on a date in Pageland, South Carolina, police have confirmed. Content warning: This story…
‘Trans people should not be stigmatised, demonised or weaponised’
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has spoken out against transgender people being “stigmatised, demonised or weaponised” in so-called ‘culture wars’. Speaking to GAY TIMES…
History offers lessons in debate around trans rights, says LGBTQ+ professor
Toxic debate in Britain about transgender rights echoes the vilification of gay men in the 1950s – a historical parallel that could offer solutions to…
Glamorous star Miss Benny comes out as a trans woman
Miss Benny has opened up about her gender identity. The actress, who currently stars in Netflix’s comedy-drama Glamorous, came out as a transgender woman in…
Trans Russians panic over proposed gender surgery ban
When Dimitri, a transgender 17-year-old from Russia, found out about a proposed law that would ban people from transitioning gender, he considered taking his own…
Lance Armstrong wants to discuss fairness of trans athletes in sports
Lance Armstrong wants to have a conversation about fairness in sports. Some people think that’s a joke, considering Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour…
Wyoming sorority asks court to dismiss lawsuit from members who object to trans woman’s membership
A transgender flag flies near St. Louis City Hall with the Gateway Arch in the background, moments after the flag was hoisted in St. Louis…
Texas governor signs bill banning trans athletes from college-level sports
YouTube [CNBC Television] Greg Abbott, the Republican governor of Texas, signed a law preventing trans college athletes from competing in teams that align with their…
Activists condemn Rishi Sunak for mocking trans people in leaked video
LGBTQ+ organisations and activists are calling on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to publicly apologise for mocking transgender people in a leaked video. In a…
‘Trans people are loved – we need to show young people this is the case’
Despite the increasingly hateful discourse online, the numerous examples of MPs being aggressively grilled on their definitions of gender, the eye-rolling we’ve just seen at…
NHS England to stop prescribing puberty blockers for trans youth at gender clinics
The NHS England has revealed new restrictions for the prescription of puberty blockers. On 9 June, the publically funded health service announced that it will…
New York governor appoints the first openly trans male judge in the US
Governor of New York Kathy Hochul has appointed the United States’ first openly transgender male judge. On 7 June, the democratic official announced the 11…
Abortion and trans rights advocates see parallel in struggle
WASHINGTON — Bans on treatment. New laws threatening doctors with malpractice suits and criminal charges. Praise from lawmakers who say their legislation is meant to protect…
Texas governor Greg Abbott signs bill banning gender-affirming care for trans youth
Texas has become the 18th state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth. Over the last few years, the state’s Republican governor Greg Abbott and…
Pride flag burnt at primary school, trans teacher removed over “safety concerns”
A primary school in Los Angeles has removed a transgender teacher over “safety concerns” after his Pride flag was found badly burnt. Content warning: This…
British Cycling to ban trans women from competing in female category
Transgender women will be banned from competing in the female category of British Cycling’s competitive events following a nine-month review and consultation. The governing body…
Three quarters of trans adults have been verbally abused in the last year
Photo: Katie Rainbow [Pexels] 72% of young trans adults have faced verbal abuse over the past year. According to research by the LGBTQ+ youth charity…
Trans rights gain ground despite rising European rhetoric
Europeans are moving ever closer to embracing equal rights for all despite a rise in anti-transgender rhetoric by many of their politicians, two studies found…
Stark choices for Lebanon’s trans people in economic freefall
Meals or meds? It is a painful choice that 26-year-old Rayan often faces as a Lebanese trans man who struggles to afford food on top…
Missouri judge temporarily blocks state’s near-total ban on trans healthcare
A state judge in Missouri temporarily blocked restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender people just hours before they were due to take effect. It came…