Articles Butch Ella Boucht fashion Gender non-conforming LGBTQ+ Fashion LGBTQIA+ community News Originals Queer By Design Queer history

Across timelines, Ella Boucht is helping dykes and trans+ folk take up more space

The Finnish designer and creative director’s sensual, subversive garments empower butch bodies in the now, while their HÄN Archive project celebrates non-binary, trans, gender non-conforming and lesbian folks from the past.  WORDS BY JAMIE WINDUST PHOTOGRAPHY BY JODY EVANS MODELS: BAMBIE JORDAN PHILLIPS, DANNIE SPOONER, GII Welcome to Queer by Design, a new monthly column by GAY TIMES Contributing Editor Jamie Windust. Here, Jamie profiles emerging designers about the intersections of style, identity and expression and how these factors inform their creative practice. Transcending the lines between fashion and art,…

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America Articles Gender non-conforming LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ representation Life News non-binary Olympics Sport Timothy LeDuc Winter Olympics

Timothy LeDuc could be first out non-binary athlete to compete in Winter Olympics

Timothy LeDuc is on the brink of becoming the first-ever out non-binary athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics. With the US Figure Skating Championships taking place this week, LeDuc could be about to skate their way straight to Beijing this winter. Should the Iowa native join Team USA for the Winter Olympics, their achievement will go down in history – regardless of how they perform. Speaking on NBC Sports’ ‘My New Favorite Olympian’ podcast, LeDuc said that it’s not something they take lightly. “For me, as a person that…

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Articles Elliot Page Gender non-conforming JK Rowling LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ solidarity Life News non-binary Oxfam Trans

Oxfam withdraws Wonder Woman Bingo to support trans and non-binary employees

The Wonder Woman Bingo was first released in August 2020 and includes 48 illustrated cards showing “inspirational women”. The game includes Elliot Page’s deadname along with JK Rowling and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The charity tweeted a statement following their recent decision to pull the game, explaining that “we took the decision to remove the game from sale following concerns raised by trans and non-binary colleagues who told us that it didn’t live up to our commitment to respect people of all genders.” Oxfam has not shared any specific concerns raised…

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America Anti-LGBTQ discrimination Articles Crime Florida Gender non-conforming Human Rights Campaign Life Miami News Trans

Black trans woman fatally shot on residential street in Miami Gardens, Florida

A Black transgender woman has tragically become the 40th trans or gender non-conforming person to be killed in America this year. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. Royal Poetical Starz was shot and killed on 2 October on a residential street in Miami Gardens, Florida. According to South Florida Gay News, a friend describes her as “the life of the party…everyone loved how Poetical was dressed. They would always comment, ‘Girl, I love that hair.’ Or ‘Girl, I love those nails.’” News…

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Articles BBC Culture Doctor Who Gender non-conforming Hollywood LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ representation News non-binary non-binary actor Pearl Mackie Television

Doctor Who’s Pearl Mackie wants to see a non-binary actor in the lead role

Pearl Mackie is hoping to see a non-binary actor take on the lead role in the next new season of Doctor Who. The actress made history on the show as Bill Potts, the first openly gay companion in the show’s history. She appeared alongside Peter Capaldi as The Doctor during the actor’s final season in 2017 and has now shared her thoughts on who should take on the role following Jodie Whittaker’s departure. “I would like to see both a female and a non-white doctor,” Mackie tells The Telegraph. “That’s…

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Articles Culture Disney Gender non-conforming LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV Muppet Babies News Television

Muppet Babies series celebrates Gonzo’s gender identity in latest episode

The Disney Junior Muppet Babies TV series has taken an inclusive step forward with its powerful LGBTQ+ message. In the latest episode, titled Gonzo-rella, Miss Piggy and her friend Summer are busy planning a royal ball. While everyone is picking outfits to wear, Gonzo becomes enamoured with a picture of a princess in a dress. “Wow! Get a load of that dress I’d love to wear a dress like that to your royal ball,” he said. His hopes of wearing the dress to the ball are dashed when Miss Piggy…

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