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Transgender politicians and government officials around the world

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Rachel Levine was sworn in on Tuesday as an admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, becoming the country’s first transgender four-star officer in its uniformed services, which include the coast guard and the military. She had already made history earlier this year as the first openly transgender person confirmed in a top government job by the U.S. Senate, winning approval for her appointment as assistant health secretary in Joe Biden’s administration. A professor of paediatrics and psychiatry at Penn State College of Medicine, Levine, 63, previously led…

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Margaret Atwood condemned for sharing “factually untrue” article on use of the word “woman”

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Margaret Atwood is facing backlash after sharing an article questioning why we can apparently no longer say the word “woman”. On 19 October, the Handmaid’s Tale author shared an article titled “Why can’t we say ‘woman’ anymore?” to Twitter. The writer of the opinion piece questions trans activism and appears to view it as a direct threat to women, with the main focus being that the author thinks the word “woman” is no longer allowed to be said. In the wake of posting it on social media, Atwood faced instant…

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

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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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Kim Petras stuns in brand new UGG winter campaign

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Kim Petras is the star of UGG’s new ‘The Perfect ____’ campaign, which aims to offer elevated but cosy essentials this winter. The campaign sees singer and songwriter Kim Petras, choreographer and dancer Parris Goebel and models Maye Musk, Duckie Thot and Fernanda Ly all showcase their personal style and how they wear four key UGG hero styles – the Sherpa, tracksuit, faux fur, teddy jacket and sheepskin coat. “I remember not being able to afford UGGs when I was younger and wearing fake ones,” Kim says of the brand.…

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Brazil trans lawmaker eyes job quota to curb anti-LGBTQ+ violence

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Having made history as the first trans person in Brazil to be elected as a state representative, Erica Malunguinho is used to criticism and abuse from the public and even other politicians. Yet despite the challenges of working in a country that consistently ranks as one of the world’s deadliest places for LGBTQ+ people, the 39-year-old is undeterred in her push for equality for transgender people – especially in the workplace. For Malunguinho believes that establishing a quota of public jobs for the trans community – following the lead of…

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Kenny Ethan Jones: “I’m not going to waste my time with people that don’t fully accept me”

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Kenny Ethan Jones believes it is “powerful” when LGBTQ+ people do not try to gain acceptance from those who reject them. During an appearance on Just Like Us’ new podcast series, Growing up LGBT+, Jones detailed what growing up trans in the UK was like for him. “Teachers weren’t very supportive, they just didn’t really understand it,” the activist shares. “I don‘t think it’s that they were necessarily transphobic to any degree, it’s just that they didn’t get it and they didn’t get how to support me or what I…

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Kim Petras attends end of the world party in Future Starts Now music video

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Pop superstar Kim Petras has released the highly anticipated music video for her vibrant new single, Future Starts Now. The dance-pop-infused bop is reminiscent of her previous hits Clarity and TURN OFF THE LIGHT and quickly became a fan favourite. “I felt so anxious at the start of lockdown, because for me the most anxiety-inducing thing is not being able to work and do what I love,” Kim said of the inspiration behind her new single. “Future Starts Now came from trying to stay present, instead of stressing about the…

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Mr Gay World updates rules so “anyone who identifies as male” can compete

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Mr Gay World is back after a two-year hiatus and has redefined its rules to be inclusive of all who identify as men. The changes come as Chiyo Gomes became the first trans man to participate in Mr Gay England 2020. After facing backlash from anti-trans campaigners after Gomes’ inclusion, Mr Gay England issued a statement saying it is “PROUD to welcome any gay man to compete for one of our national titles”. Mr Gay World, an annual LGBTQ+ beauty pageant, will now be “open to anyone who identifies as…

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“Fairness and safety cannot co-exist,” says new guidance on trans inclusion in sport

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New guidance suggests creating “open” and “universal” categories could be the way to include transgender people in sport. The Sports Councils Equality Group (SCEG) says “for many sports, the inclusion of transgender people, fairness and safety cannot co-exist in a single competitive model”. As such, the wide-ranging review concluded that current policies will require a complete overhaul to become more inclusive. New formats should find “innovative and creative ways to ensure nobody is left out”. The guidance continues: “In order to survive and thrive in the future, sport must adapt…

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Councillor says she was victim of transphobic abuse at Labour conference

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A trans Labour councillor has alleged that she was the victim of transphobic abuse at the party’s annual conference. Councillor Patricia Hannah-Wood said that when she was using the venue’s toilets on 26 September, a colleague subjected her to transphobic hate. During a speech to delegates on 28 September, she said: “On Sunday evening … I was in the loo downstairs with a few of my colleagues from the North West when I was transphobically abused in this conference centre by one of our sisters in this conference hall now.…

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