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LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
France politics

Pro-trans protests erupt across France as legislators consider ban on care

Thousands rally for trans rights in France amidst calls to ban hormone therapy for trans youth. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
LGBT

Elon Musk just asked JK Rowling to lighten up about trans folks - yes, really

Elon Musk asked JK Rowling to tweet less about trans people and share positive content instead. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
LGBT

Powerful billboards appear across the UK to mark inaugural Trans+ History Week

Trans+ History Week aims to make trans history visible through billboards and educational resources, fostering awareness and celebration. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago
LGBT

The important difference between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer's views on trans rights

Both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer aim to update legislation regarding trans rights, but with different approaches and implications. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago
London politics

Can Keir Starmer be trusted on trans rights?

Keir Starmer's stance on trans rights has been inconsistent, with pledges both in support and against the trans community. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago
LGBT

Where do the Liberal Democrats stand on trans rights?

The Liberal Democrats support trans rights and believe in equality and non-discrimination for the LGBTQ+ community. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
LGBT

Gender-critical beliefs under the microscope | Letters

Some feminists argue that insisting on the immutability of biological sex denies the validity of trans people's lives and goes against the principles of women's liberation.
Expressing views denying other people's reality should not be legally protected, although it should not lead to abuse or threats. [ more ]
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6 months ago
LGBT

Martina Navratilova says trans women cannot be lesbians in social media rant

Tennis star Martina Navratilova has criticized the inclusion of trans women in a lesbian visibility tribute.
Navratilova argues that a male who identifies as a woman and is attracted to women is still not a lesbian.
This is not the first time Navratilova has spoken out against the trans community. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
Parenting

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tells Jen Psaki that trans kids "children of God"

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear emphasizes his commitment to protecting trans children and believes that ads attacking his support for trans rights were a losing strategy.
Beshear vetoed an anti-trans bill in March and was targeted by outside organizations with ads spreading misinformation about his stance on trans issues.
Beshear believes that all children, including trans children, deserve to be protected and supported. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
LGBT

Biden Marks Transgender Day Of Remembrance: 'No Place For Hate In America'

President Biden emphasizes the need to fight against transgender discrimination on Transgender Day of Remembrance.
At least 26 transgender Americans were killed in the past year, highlighting the urgency of addressing anti-trans violence.
A total of 586 anti-transgender bills were proposed across 49 states in 2021, with 85 passing and 376 still active. [ more ]
The Nation
6 months ago
LGBT

How Gender Is Policed in America

Debates over the definitions of sex and gender have existed for years, with competing interpretations from different individuals and groups.
The power to make judgments about someone's sex and gender is a central issue in these debates.
Trans rights movements have emphasized the importance of self-determination in defining one's own sex and gender. [ more ]
KQED
1 year ago
Arts

10 Jazz and Classical Performances to Catch in the Bay Area This Summer | KQED

In this summer's most anticipated new work, the story of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's rollercoaster romance gets a creative treatment by Boonville-based composer Gabriela Lena Frank and librettist Nilo Cruz.Set three years after Kahlo's death, and weeks before Rivera's own, the opera imagines Rivera (Alfredo Daza) pining to see his wife Frida (Daniela Mack) one last time.
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