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Killers of the Flower Moon star Lily Gladstone clarifies gender identity

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Lily Gladstone has clarified that she is “not Two Spirit” and uses non-binary pronouns. On X, formerly known as Twitter, user @asdza_tlehonaei, who is Two Spirit, highlighted how there has been confusion as to whether Gladstone belongs to the community. “Ya’ll took some words they said and [white flag emoji] academic’d it to mean Two Spirit,” she wrote. “That’s not how reclaiming Two Spirit works.” Gladstone reshared her post, telling their followers that the user is “absolutely right” and “wasn’t aware” of the conversation, “but I found what she’s talking…

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Gender-affirming healthcare is just one small part of trans history

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Five trans and non-binary folk unpack the community’s complex relationship with the medical field and the lessons we can learn from LGBTQIA+ history.  TW: trauma, transphobia, graphic medical descriptions  WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH HEADER DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN February marked LGBTQIA+ History Month; a designated period to mark the progress made by our community. Each year the themes serve as an introspective reminder of what we can learn from the past and take forward in the present. This year, the theme was to recognise the queer contributions made in the…

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‘Conversion therapy’ has become symbolic of how the government has failed trans people

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With the latest attempt to ban ‘conversion therapy’ thwarted, the debate has become symbolic of how the UK government handles LGBTQIA+ issues. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK In 2018, the government vowed to eradicate so-called ‘conversion therapy’ for the first time. Six years later, LGBTQIA+ people are still waiting for a ban to actually materialise. “I believe that this government has lost the trust, respect and frankly, votes of the vast majority of the LGBT community as a result,” says Jayne Ozanne, a campaigner and ‘conversion therapy’ survivor who has been a…

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Private hormone clinic becomes UK’s first to be approved by regulator – here’s why that matters

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Paul Carruthers and Aidan Kelly discuss why their work is more important than ever given the “discourse” that surrounds gender-affirming care. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER After a private hormone clinic for transgender youth recently became the first of its kind in the UK to receive approval from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), staff are hopeful that the service will be a lifeline for those struggling with their gender identity.  Paul Carruthers, a nurse consultant who is heading up the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic after spending two…

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What do the UK’s new voter ID laws mean for trans and non-binary people?

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With the UK’s new voter ID laws in full effect, the changes could affect you as a trans or non-binary person – here’s what you need to know. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER Under the Elections Act (2022), anyone wishing to cast a ballot in UK elections will need to have an accepted form of photo ID in order to do so. This is something that could disproportionately affect LGBTQIA+ people, according to research carried out by Stonewall and LGBT Foundation. After surveying almost 1,300 members of…

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5 ways to cope with the distressing news cycle as a trans+ person

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GAY TIMES worked with Galop and Not a Phase to help trans and non-binary people struggling with distressing stories in the media. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER From stories about another transphobic incident to social commentators debating what a woman is, the news can often feel overwhelming to look at for transgender and non-binary people. Anti-trans rhetoric has been described as “rife” in the British press, with members of the trans+ community increasingly written or spoken about in a negative light. “When there’s a news story about…

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‘It’s beautiful, unique and amazing’: 6 trans and non-binary icons on the power of their identities

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Bimini, Black Peppa, Cambell Kenneford, Danielle St James, Hallie Clark and Jaxon Feeley discuss the power of their trans and non-binary identities. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY BY SOFI ADAMS HEADER DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN 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 Balegde. Headlined by ‘Drag Race UK’ star Bimini Bon-Boulash, the night featured a star-studded lineup of performers that included Black Peppa, Kemah Bob, Bailey J Mills, Sadie Sinner and the Alpha…

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Dating as an intersex person can be tough, so here’s our guide

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While no one intersex person is the same, intersex advocate and writer Anick Soni speaks to members of the community about the things they wish they’d known earlier about navigating the world of sex and relationships. WORDS BY ANICK SONI  HEADER DESIGN BY YOSEH PHELAN Intersex, trans and non-binary people all face a range of concerns when it comes to life but especially dating – and that’s other people’s expectations of our bodies. I was born with intersex traits; my body naturally has some sex characteristics that do not fit…

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yeule shares intimate new single Inferno

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Singaporean songwriter and producer Nat Ćmiel, aka yeule, has released their new track ‘Inferno’ from their upcoming alternative album Softscars. Following up their previous releases ‘Ghosts’ and double singles ‘Dazies’ and ‘Fish In The Pool’, ‘Inferno’ finds yeule lamenting over a relationship, incorporating burning analogies to describe the intensity in their heart. While the track’s blazing title might indicate a heavy sound, the single is light and experimental. ‘Inferno’, according to a press statement, was born from a journal entry, which yeule often refers to as a scar entry. Speaking on…

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Sam Smith reflects on journey from ‘confused queer kid’ to global superstar

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Sam Smith posted a sentimental message to Instagram alongside a clip in which they were visibly overwhelmed with emotion onstage. When they walked on in Montreal, Canada for a performance as part of their Gloria tour, Smith was met with roaring applause, leaving them in tears. They have since opened up about the moment, addressing the fans in Montreal. “When I was in my early teens, a DVD of Rihanna’s Girl Gone Bad tour came out and the show was a the Bell Centre. I watched it religiously,” they explained. “I was…

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