#transgender

#transgender

The installation emphasizes visibility and recognition for transgender and non-binary communities through the artistic medium of plaster casts. [ more ]

Sean Dorsey highlights the evolution of questions within the dance community, emphasizing the need for discussions focused on artistry rather than personal identity. [ more ]

Steve-O's near surgery for breast implants made him reflect on his motivations after a significant conversation with a transgender individual. [ more ]

The estimation of transgender individuals in England and Wales from the census has been downgraded to experimental status due to misinterpretation of the question. [ more ]

Valentina Petrillo feels accepted in Paralympic competitions despite external controversies, hoping for transformative change for transgender individuals in sports. [ more ]

The World Sailing Council has voted to introduce restrictions on trans women competing from the start of 2025. [ more ]

The BBC upheld a complaint against presenter Justin Webb for calling transgender women 'males'.

The Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) ruled that Webb's statement breached impartiality rules. [ more ]

The 2022 U.S. Trans Survey has a record number of respondents compared to the 2015 survey.

The preliminary report of the 2022 USTS indicates ongoing challenges in healthcare access for trans individuals. [ more ]

A school district in Utah is calling for a state board member to resign after her social media post led to intense harassment of a basketball player.

The state board member's insinuation that a cisgender girl was a transgender boy playing girls' basketball highlights the anti-trans policies in Utah. [ more ]

False claims that a transgender woman conducted the shooting at Joel Osteen's church have been circulating among right-wing circles.

Right-wingers have been blaming public shootings on the 'mentally ill' transgender identities of the shooters. [ more ]

Transvestigation is a conspiracy theory involving the scrutiny of celebrities to prove they are transgender.

The term 'inverted' is used by transvestigators to refer to supposedly cisgender celebrities who are actually trans. [ more ]

94% of transgender people reported being more satisfied with their lives since transitioning.

98% of those receiving hormone replacement therapy reported being more satisfied with their lives. [ more ]

Transgender people in England are at a higher risk of long-term mental health conditions, with some facing a risk five times higher than cisgender people.

The first nationally representative study in England has calculated the burden of mental ill health among the transgender population and the extent to which their needs are not being met. [ more ]

Lucy Clark becomes the first transgender woman to be appointed as a manager in the top five divisions of English women's football.

Clark previously made headlines as football's first transgender referee.

The place of transgender women in women's football has come under intense scrutiny. [ more ]

French player Yosha Iglesias is the first transgender woman to become an International Master in chess.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) recently announced restrictions on transgender players' ability to participate in the game. [ more ]

The advertising writer behind Bud Light's successful campaigns expressed sadness over the negative public reaction to the brand's partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

The popular 'Real Men of Genius' Bud Light commercials were a tribute to blue-collar, hardworking Americans and were not intended to be political. [ more ]

The ongoing debate over transgender and gender-nonconforming children is causing people to discuss the decisions children are allowed to make and the potential consequences they may face.

Conservatives argue that those who identify as a different gender than their assigned sex are delusional and that biological reality should be followed.

Liberals and progressives believe that certain individuals are born in the wrong bodies and deserve to express their true gender identity. [ more ]

Pennsylvania Democrats plan to introduce legislation to protect LGBTQ+ students in the state, including transgender students.

The proposed legislation aims to create inclusive school environments, including representation in school curriculums, anti-bullying protections, and allowing students to participate in sports teams that match their gender identities.

Democrats want to establish a statewide standard to ensure consistent policies across school districts in Pennsylvania. [ more ]

A Vermont Christian school is suing state agencies after being penalized for refusing to participate in a basketball game against a team with a transgender player.

The school argues that the state is forcing them to follow an orthodoxy on human sexuality and gender that goes against their religious beliefs. [ more ]

The trial for two teenagers accused of killing British trans teen Brianna Ghey has started in a Manchester courtroom.

The accused teens cannot be named due to their age and have pleaded not guilty to murder charges.

Ghey's murder was described as a targeted attack, and she had talked about being bullied in school for being trans on TikTok. [ more ]

A German court acknowledged that trans people were victimized by the Nazi regime, marking a significant milestone in recognizing their persecution during that time.

The acknowledgement by the court was followed by the Bundestag formally recognizing trans and cisgender queer people as victims of fascism.

Historians are now uncovering more cases of trans people under the Nazi regime, shedding light on their experiences during that period. [ more ]