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3 months ago
Health

The CDC finds discrimination puts trans women at higher risk of HIV

Discrimination puts trans women at higher risk of contracting HIV.
Trans women need improved access to healthcare and PrEP. [ more ]
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5 months ago
LGBT

This viral thread of trans women who reached old age will warm your heart

A viral thread celebrates trans women who have reached old age, showcasing their contributions as actresses, models, MPs, and activists.
The thread highlights that being transgender is not a new phenomenon and challenges the narrative that trans women have short, tragic lives. [ more ]
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5 months ago
LGBT

Trans women with record of hurting women to be sent to male prisons

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has updated its policy to state that trans women with a history of harming or threatening women will be held in male prison facilities, with exceptions only in exceptional circumstances.
This policy update comes after the conviction of trans woman Isla Bryson, who was initially placed in a female prison facility but later moved to an all-male prison due to public outcry. [ more ]
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5 months ago
LGBT

Riley Gaines dragged for claim trans women have chess advantage

Former US college swimmer Riley Gaines has faced criticism for claiming trans women have an advantage in chess.
Gaines was criticized on Twitter for her comments on the International Chess Federation's ban on trans women.
Trans journalist Erin Reed and trans comedian Stacy Cay called out Gaines' beliefs on social media. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Women

AOC warns of genital inspections if trans women face sports bans

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warns that banning trans women from women's sports could lead to genital examinations for all participants.
Republican attempts to target trans women in sports are described as problematic by AOC. [ more ]
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