Category: Trans Rights

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US Supreme Court leans toward upholding state bans on transgender athletes

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WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXA WILKINSON/@FRAMED.UNREST The US Supreme Court has seemingly leaned in favour of West Virginia and Idaho laws banning trans athletes from sports. On 13 January, the Court heard oral arguments in two high-profile cases — West Virginia v BPJ and Little v Hecox — challenging legislation that bans trans youth from competing in interscholastic and intercollegiate sports. Lambda Legal, Legal Voice, and the ACLU filed two challenges on behalf of two trans female athletes, Lindsay Hecox and Becky Pepper-Jackson (B.P.J.). While attending Boise State University…

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Federal judge rules that teachers can out LGBTQ+ students to parents

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WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO In a massive blow to LGBTQIA+ rights, a federal judge has ruled that teachers can out queer and trans students to their parents. Back in April 2023, two middle school teachers from the Escondido Union School District sued the district, the California State Board, and a number of educational officials over a policy protecting LGBTQIA+ students. Under the guidance in question, which has since been withdrawn, teachers and school staff were instructed to recognise a student’s gender identity and use their desired pronouns. It also prohibited…

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Marlon Wayans on supporting his trans child: ‘I’m gonna love my baby regardless’

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WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO YouTube: CBS Sunday Morning Marlon Wayans continues to demonstrate what true trans allyship looks like. Back in November 2023, the beloved comedian and actor expressed his “complete unconditional love” for his trans son Kai and his gender identity on the Breakfast Club podcast. Since that fateful day, Wayans has used his platform to advocate for his son and the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole. During his recent appearance on the We In Miami podcast, the Scary Movie star offered further insight into his support for Kai, revealing that he wasn’t…

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Articles Culture Life News The Equality Act Trans Rights Women's Institute

Women’s Institute to no longer offer membership to trans women from April

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WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Trans women will no longer be allowed to join the Women’s Institute as members starting in 2026. According to The Independent, the organisation’s decision stemmed from the UK Supreme Court’s April ruling that defined “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act as referring to biological sex. In a statement to the news outlet, the chief executive of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes, Melisa Green, said they had “no choice” in the decision. “It is with the utmost regret and sadness that we must announce that…

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Articles Culture Life News Scotland Toilets Trans Rights

Scottish schools required to have separate toilets based on “sex recorded at birth”

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Scottish schools are now required to enforce toilet polices on the “basis of biological sex.” Back in April, the UK Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to trans rights when it ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. The decision stemmed from a dispute centring on whether a trans woman with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) should be treated the same as a cisgender woman under the UK’s Equality Act 2010. A week later, a Scottish judge ordered that schools must provide single sex toilets after a…

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Articles Big Brother Big Brother UK Culture News Television Trans Rights Zelah

Big Brother UK fans praise Zelah for sparking important conversations about trans issues

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Fans have praised houseguest Zelah Glasson for discussing his transition and bringing attention to trans rights.  On 28 September, the iconic reality series returned for its 22nd season — and third since the ITV reboot — with co-hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best. Like past entries, the new episodes follow a group of 12 people living together in a house outfitted with HD cameras and microphones, recording their every move 24/7. Since the season premiere, fans have become enamoured with Zelah, a 25-year-old personal trainer from South London who says…

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Justine Lindsay reflects on making NFL history and exiting the TopCats

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From making history as the NFL’s first openly trans performer to why she’s no longer with the TopCats, Justine Lindsay opens up about her cheer journey. In 2022, the 33-year-old made headlines when she joined the Carolina Panthers’ TopCats, becoming the NFL’s first trans cheerleader. Over the next three seasons, she showcased her skills across multiple NFL stadiums, including an international stint in Germany when the Panthers faced the New York Giants. In the new issue of Gay Times, Lindsay reflects on becoming an LGBTQIA+ trailblazer in a largely heteronormative…

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Articles Culture Drag Drag Race Music News Sabrina Carpenter Trans Rights

Sabrina Carpenter’s VMAs performance featured drag icons and a rallying cry for trans rights

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“DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS!” Sabrina Carpenter transformed her 2025 VMAs performance into a fierce celebration of queerness, featuring drag icons and a rallying cry to protect trans lives. On 7 September, Drag Race stars including Denali, Lexi Love, Laganja Estranja, Symone and Willam — alongside ballroom legends Honey Balenciaga and Malik Brehon — joined Carpenter for a performance of her disco-pop hit ‘Tears’. After emerging from a sewage vent to open the song, she delivered pitch-perfect vocals, a fierce costume reveal and rain-filled choreography, before the stage flooded with entertainers holding…

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New report reveals regressions in human rights for trans people in Europe and Central Asia

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New data has revealed the “unprecedented reversal” of trans rights in Europe and Central Asia. On 13 May, the Trans Europe and Central Asia (TGEU) organisation released its Trans Rights & Map 2025 report, which “shows country-specific requirements for legal gender recognition, protections for trans asylum seekers, hate crime and speech laws, and more.” For the first time in its 13-year history, the report revealed that setbacks in human rights for trans people across Central Asia and Europe now outweigh progress. Out of the 54 countries in the aforementioned regions,…

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Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan raises £120,000 for trans charity after UK court ruling

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Nicola Coughlan’s fundraiser supporting Not A Phase helped keep the charity’s vital services afloat. On 16 April, the UK Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to trans rights when it ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. The decision stemmed from a dispute centring on whether a trans woman with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) should be treated the same as a cisgender woman under the UK’s Equality Act 2010. Shortly after the ruling was announced, trans people, other members of the LGBTQIA+ community,…

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