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YouTube sensation Charlie McDonnell comes out as trans

YouTuber Charlie McDonnell has come out as trans in a new social media post. On 7 October, the popular Twitch streamer returned to Instagram with a major life update. “Gender reveal. Still going by Charlie but the new pronouns are she/they,” Charlie wrote alongside the trans flag. The post also included a new photo of the beloved media personality with a new fringe hairstyle and clear glasses. Before her landmark announcement, the young talent was absent from social media for over two years. Her successful YouTube videos were also wiped…

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Articles Brazil Duda Salabert Erika Hilton LGBTQ+ News Life News Trans Trans Representation

Brazil elects two openly trans women to congress for first time in history

Brazil has elected its first two openly transgender women, Erika Hilton and Duda Salabert, to congress in a historic vote on 2 October. Both have promised to fight for LGBTQ+ rights after easily winning a place in the chamber of deputies. “We are going to get off the street corners, we are going to get out of jails, we are going to get off crack corners and prostitution and start to think about public policies and legislation,” Hilton, a Black trans woman, said after the outcome was announced. “Our mandate…

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Exclusive: Luke Pollard MP says ‘the forces of anti-LGBTQ+ hate are swelling again’

The post Exclusive: Luke Pollard MP says ‘the forces of anti-LGBTQ+ hate are swelling again’ appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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anti-trans Articles LGBTQ+ News Life News Rugby Sport Trans Wales

Welsh Rugby Union bans trans women from competing in female category

Trans women have been banned from competing in the category that aligns with their gender identity by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU). The new policy was enacted after a vote by the WRU board on 7 September – despite there being no openly trans players in professional Welsh women’s rugby. “Contact rugby for players in the female category is limited to those whose sex was recorded as female at birth,” the guidance states. A statement from the WRU acknowledged the change in its policy, which previously “allowed for participation in…

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Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney: ‘I’m happy I get to be the representation I never had’

Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney opened up about why the character of Elle Argent felt like it “was created” just for her and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation. The 19-year-old discussed her trailblazing role on the Netflix series during an appearance on Queerpiphany with Tayce and Munroe Bergdorf. The award-nominated digital series sees the two hosts sit down with a number of LGBTQ+ stars to discuss the iconic pop culture moments that shaped their queer experiences. “The first time I did see a televised black trans-girl was you [Munroe] and that…

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Drag Race UK just made herstory with the season four cast reveal

Drag Race UK is making herstory with the cast of its highly anticipated fourth season, which is set to be released in just a few weeks. As per, the queens will duke it out week after week in a variety of challenges, runway presentations and lip-sync smackdowns, as well as the iconic Snatch Game. On 7 September, BBC Three ru-vealed the 12 fierce queens that are in the running to become Britain’s Next Drag Superstar: Baby, Black Peppa, Cheddar Gorgeous, Copper Topp, Dakota Schiffer, Danny Beard, Jonbers Blonde, Just May,…

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America Articles gender LGBTQ+ News Life News Trans Trans Rights

US court rules gender dysphoria is a protected disability

The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has become the country’s first appellate court to rule that gender dysphoria is a protected disability. In an opinion issued on 16 August, the court wrote: “Being transgender is not a disability and affirms that a transgender’s person medical needs are just as deserving of treatment and protection as anyone else’s.” The three-judge panel determined that there was “no legitimate reason why Congress would intend to exclude” those experiencing gender dysphoria from the protections offered by the Americans with Disabilities Act…

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anti-trans Articles Irish Rugby Football Union LGBTQ+ News Life News Rugby Sport Trans Transgender

Irish Rugby Football Union bans trans women from female contact rugby

Transgender women will be banned from competing in female contact rugby games after a policy review by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). Trans men, however, will be permitted to play for men’s teams “if they provide written consent and a risk assessment is carried out”. The rule change will come into effect from the upcoming season. “The IRFU is keenly aware that this is a sensitive and challenging area for those involved and the wider LGBT+ community and will continue to work with those impacted, providing support to ensure…

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Trans non-binary actor Zoe Terakes cast in Marvel Studios’ Ironheart series

Zoe Terakes has been cast in the Disney+ series Ironheart in what is believed to be a key role, Deadline reported. Further details are being kept under wraps. The actor, who is best known for appearing in Wentworth and Nine Perfect Strangers, will appear alongside Drag Race winner Shea Couleé in the upcoming show. “Unbelievably stoked,” Terakes wrote on Instagram. “This one’s for the trans guys n girls n theys. So much love.” The star joins the previously announced actress Dominique Thorne who is set to play Riri Williams, a…

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