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Trans Russians panic over proposed gender surgery ban

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When Dimitri, a transgender 17-year-old from Russia, found out about a proposed law that would ban people from transitioning gender, he considered taking his own life. “If it wasn’t for my beloved boyfriend and my best friend I would probably be in the next world,” Dimitri told Openly by phone from his home near Moscow, asking not to use his real name to protect his identity. The draft legislation, which would outlaw both changing gender on official documents and gender-affirming medical care including surgery, received initial backing on June 14…

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Trans teacher removed from primary school over “safety concerns” after Pride flag set alight

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A primary school in Los Angeles has removed a transgender teacher over “safety concerns” after his Pride flag was found badly burnt. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. He had displayed the flag in a flower pot at Saticoy Elementary School and, on 22 May, found it burned and the pot broken. The incident is being investigated by Los Angeles police as a possible hate crime. “We experienced a break-in over the weekend at Saticoy Elementary that resulted in vandalism and…

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British Cycling to ban trans women from competing in female category

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Transgender women will be banned from competing in the female category of British Cycling’s competitive events following a nine-month review and consultation. The governing body said its new participation policy is “predicated on fairness” and these athletes can compete in an ‘open category’ with cis-men instead. The female category will be exclusively “for those whose sex was assigned female at birth” and trans women will still be able to participate in non-competitive recreational and community cycling.  The changes are set to take effect by the end of the year and…

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Pride in London unveils powerful new ‘Never March Alone’ campaign

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Pride in London has unveiled its 2023 campaign entitled ‘Never March Alone’ which emphasises supporting members of the transgender community. It comes at a time when trans and non-binary people face increasing amounts of hatred from politicians and the media, with discussions about their rights framed as the so-called ‘trans debate’. In fact, 74 per cent of people in the UK believe depictions of trans people in the media are either negative or highly negative, according to a recent survey conducted by Pride in London and Involve. The new campaign…

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Ron DeSantis signs ‘largest slate of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Florida history’

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping range of anti-LGBTQ+ laws targeting drag shows, which bathrooms people use, gender-affirming care and preferred pronouns. The bills were signed at the evangelical Cambridge Christian School in Tampa on 17 May, the same day as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The legislation will see bathrooms and changing rooms separated “based on biological sex”, meaning people will not be able to use the facilities that align with their gender identity. Trans children will not be able to access gender-affirming treatments such as…

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“We’ve got enough things to worry about”: Penny Mordaunt MP speaks out against “culture wars”

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Penny Mordaunt, a Conservative MP and Leader of the House of Commons, has spoken out against so-called “culture wars” and the vilification of transgender people. During an appearance on the BBC’s ‘Political Thinking with Nick Robinson’ podcast, Mordaunt was asked about the “deep electoral hole” the Tories are in and whether or not she thinks the “way to get out of it is to be anti-woke” as others do. “I think part of our role is to bring people together, we are more effective as a nation, or as a…

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Trans rights gain ground despite rising European rhetoric

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Europeans are moving ever closer to embracing equal rights for all despite a rise in anti-transgender rhetoric by many of their politicians, two studies found on Thursday. According to the annual ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map and Index, the countries to record the greatest gains on trans rights are those that had introduced self-identification laws for trans people. This removes the need for a lengthy medical consultation and diagnosis, and also lowers the cost of transition. Adoption of self-ID laws came after many politicians had turned trans rights into the latest battleground…

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LGBTQ+ journalists face high levels of abuse in UK, study finds

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LGBTQ+ journalists in the UK face “high levels” of abuse and a majority do not feel adequately protected by their employer, according to a groundbreaking new study. The research, which was commissioned by the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC), found that online abuse targeting the sexual orientation and gender identity of LGBTQ+ journalists is now commonplace. More than eight in 10 (82 per cent) respondents shared that they had faced online trolling, while over half (56 per cent) were subjected to homophobic harassment. Many also believe their…

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Too Hot to Handle’s Francesca Farago engaged to TikToker Jesse Sullivan

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Too Hot to Handle star Francesa Farago and TikToker Jesse “Sulli” Sullivan have announced that they are engaged. The couple shared “a glimpse into the most magical night ever” as they shared the news in a collaborative post on Instagram. “Obsessed with our family.. What is life!!” part of the caption read. Images show Francesca in a champagne-coloured dress and Jesse in a black suit as they celebrated their engagement with loved ones. Jesse is best known for his presence on TikTok, while Francesca has appeared in several reality TV…

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Montana Republicans ban trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from House floor

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Montana Republicans voted to ban a Democratic transgender lawmaker from the House of Representatives floor for the remainder of the legislative session. The drastic measure was taken against Zooey Zephyr, the first trans person elected to the state legislature in Montana history, after she spoke out against a bill that would see gender-affirming care for trans youth banned. The Democratic lawmaker told those who voted yes on the law and its amendments that she hopes they see the “blood on your hands” and was ultimately barred from participating in deliberations…

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