#transphobia

#transphobia

A Conservative MP has been criticised for making transphobic comments that questioned whether female representation in parliament would increase or decrease if Eddie Izzard was elected as an MP. Lee Anderson, MP for Ashfield in Nottinghamshire, told Talk TV he would not follow him into the toilets if she came to parliament, and even said Keir Starmer is not sure what he's all about.

The Green party of England and Wales is clear that trans rights are human rights and we are proud of our strong policies on trans inclusion.Jamie Wallis, a Conservative MP who came out as transgender earlier this year, has accused fellow Tory MPs of exploiting and weaponising trans issues in order to score cheap political points during the recent leadership contest.

A bill signed by Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte this week enacts far-reaching limits on the presence of children among drag performers, including by banning drag story hours at public schools and libraries.HB359, which went into effect when Gianforte signed it on Monday, prevents children from attending sexually oriented shows and from being present at obscene performances on public property.

Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross has thrown his weight behind the UK Government's move to block Holyrood's controversial reforms of the gender bill saying the legislation seriously damages the rights of women.His comments come after Scottish Secretary Alister Jack confirmed he would make an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998, the first time the UK Government has sought such an order, which will now prevent the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from going forward for royal assent.

A 26-year-old from Concord, New Hampshire, this week became the first openly transgender man to be elected to a state legislature in U.S. history, according to the LGBTQ Victory Fund.Democrat James Roesener defeated Republican Dennis Soucy to represent Merrimack County District 22 in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

New Hampshire on Tuesday became the first state to elect an out  transgender man to its state legislature in U.S. history.James Roesener, a bisexual Democrat, won the seat for the state's 22 nd House District, Ward 8, according to the Victory Fund, an LGBTQ+ rights group that supports queer candidates.

Far-right Republican U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and Marsha Blackburn are demanding that Anheuser-Busch end its relationship with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, claiming she's encouraging underage people to drink alcoholic beverages, and they're also urging "oversight by Congress" in the matter.

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed into law four different measures attacking LGBTQ+ rights.One of them bars minors from receiving gender-affirming care, blocks health insurance from covering such care for adults, and prohibits trans people from changing the sex indicated on their birth certificates.

Per California law, all single-stall restrooms on the UC Santa Cruz campus are gender neutral - but they are in short supply, said bautista, who lower-cases their first and last name.And while UC Santa Cruz policy says that athletes can use whatever locker room they identify with, that doesn't mean they always feel safe doing so, bautista said.

Daniel Radcliffe is opening up about why he published an open letter condemning "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling's much-publicized statements about gender identity, which were widely seen as transphobic.Radcliffe, the screen and stage British actor who gained international fame after playing the main role in the film adaptations of the best-selling books, made headlines in June 2020 for speaking out against Rowling's comments, writing that "transgender women are women.

Feminist Kathleen Stock should be allowed to deliver a speech at Oxford University, the prime minister has said.Rishi Sunak, whose intervention comes ahead of expected protests against Professor Stock's address at an Oxford Union event, said that debate was a hallmark of a tolerant society.The row has seen the Oxford University LGBTQ+ Society say it is standing up for its right to protest and for trans rights while the university's vice-chancellor has defended Prof Stock's appearance as a matter of freedom of speech.

Oxford University's vice-chancellor has defended the right for feminist Kathleen Stock to speak there as a matter of freedom of speech.Earlier this month, it was announced the Oxford Union is to offer welfare resources to students attending a talk by Ms Stock, which is expected to cover sensitive topics.

The Oxford Union will offer welfare resources to students attending a talk by feminist Kathleen Stock which is expected to cover sensitive topics.Professor Stock, who quit her job as a lecturer at the University of Sussex after being targeted by activists over her views on gender identity, is due to speak at the 200-year-old debating society later this month.

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The author of a book about a soon-to-close gender identity clinic for children has said she hopes the full story on how it worked can lead to open, calmer debate on transgender issues.

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails JK Rowling has said she never set out to upset anyone over her past comments on transgender issues.The 57-year-old Harry Potter author has taken part in a new podcast series, The Witch Trials of JK Rowling, which is set for release on February 21.

Organizers of the Paris Olympics, who gave rainbow colors to their logo Wednesday to mark the international day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia, aren't limiting themselves to promises of inclusive Games next year.They say they also intend to seize on the Olympic spotlight to push a broader message that LGBTQ rights need to progress outside France, too.

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The 17th of May is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.First conceived of in 2004, the day was first celebrated as the International Day Against Homophobia the following year.Since then, multiple LGBTQ+ initiatives and charities have worked together to grow its support and be inclusive to the trans community.

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France's sports minister says Ligue 1 clubs should sanction players who did not take part in a show of support against homophobia, though the players' union says it was "astonished" its members were asked to do so.Amelie Oudea-Castera said players "have to show up" on such issues.

LGBTQ+ advocates are calling for stronger legal protections following a series of attacks against Australia's queer community.Earlier this month neo-Nazis held a banner reading destroy paedo freaks at a rally in Melbourne attended by trans rights activists, and days later an LGBTQ+ group said they were attacked by a mob while protesting outside a Sydney church.

J.K. Rowling is being slammed for launching a crisis center for survivors of rape and sexual assault in Scotland that refuses services to trans women and excludes trans workers from the center.Named Beira's Place, after the Scottish goddess of winter, the center sits in a former townhouse and calls itself "Edinburgh women's sexual assault support centre."

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NCLR's focus on justice and equity for everyone in the LGBTQ community led me to take a more active role in the organization's future.I first heard of the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) when I was in high school, closeted and alone with no connection to the LGBTQ+ community.

Several Toulouse players were withdrawn from the squad for Sunday's Ligue 11 draw against Nantes after they refused to have their names associated with a league-wide gesture of support against homophobia, the club said."Some players from the professional squad have expressed their disagreement with the association of their image with the rainbow colours representing the LGBT movement," Toulouse said in a statement.

Police in York Region are looking for three men after two people were assaulted outside a Vaughan liquor store on the weekend in a suspected hate-motivated attack in which the assailants allegedly used homophobic slurs.The men were last seen in a black Nissan Rogue with the Ontario licence plate CLHL733, police say.

Following backlash to social media comments that many viewed as transphobic, both Twisted Sister's Dee Snider and Kiss's Paul Stanley have released statements attempting to clarify their views.Last week, Stanley tweeted out a missive echoing anti-trans talking points and misinformation suggesting that young children who identify as trans are participating in a "dangerous fad" and criticizing parents who affirm their children's gender identity.

The organizers of San Francisco Pride say they won't now be adopting an old Twisted Sister hit as their anthem and have dropped the rock band's singer, Dee Snider, from their line-up.An announcement on Facebook explained the decision."San Francisco Pride was on the cusp of announcing Twisted Sister's 'We're Not Gonna Take It' as the unofficial rallying cry of this year's SF Pride Parade & Celebration, with the band's frontman Dee Snider performing the song on our center stage.

LGBTQ+ young people continue to report high rates of mental health challenges and suicide risk, and experiences of anti-LGBTQ+ stigma and victimization contribute to this, says a new report from the Trevor Project.The findings are from the group's 2023 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People, its fifth annual such survey.

At the age of three I told my Nana There's been a mistake, I'm not a girl; at 17 I made my identity public knowledge.I am Jasper, a now 24-year-old transgender man, almost seven years into my transition and happier than ever.The happiness I now feel was hard fought, as is the case for many trans and gender-diverse folk like me.

Seven years ago, when she came out as a trans woman and became one of a growing number of trans celebrities, it seemed like Caitlyn Jenner might do some good in this world."I've lived a fascinating life," the former Olympian told USA Today Sports in 2017."Especially now, being in the fourth quarter, I'm happy to be where I'm at.

Fox News shill Caitlyn Jenner seems dedicated to making her internalized transphobia externalized as often as possible.She's taken aim at trans women minding their business before, notably attacking Lia Thomas for daring to be a woman swimming against women.Now she's set her sights on TikTok's trans Princess Di, Dylan Mulvaney.

We hear a lot about empowerment and advocacy of the trans community from Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, but it's not often we get to hear directly from their daughter, Zaya.We're not complaining - at 15, she needs to be protecting her peace as much as she wants - but it makes it all the more special when we get word from the Gen Z activist herself.

Seth Klarman must be counting himself a lucky man.His hedge fund, Baupost Group, had nearly $300 million riding on Warner Bros. Discovery, which itself had nearly everything riding on its new "Harry Potter" videogame.Despite the billions upon billions of dollars the franchise has generated over the last 25 years, this was not necessarily the sure-fire bet that might make it seem, for since becoming a billionaire through it author J.K. Rowling has spent what seems to be most of her time saying what might be gingerly called problematic things about transgender people.

Local A parent was angered by an art teacher's clothing and social media posts made when they were a teenager.A subsequent investigation found the complaints to be 'unsubstantiated.'A New Hampshire teacher who was placed on leave after a parent voiced concerns about his clothing and past social media posts has returned to the classroom.

National "You are loved.So very much."After learning that a gunman had opened fire inside an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five and injuring 25 more, Dr. Scott Hadland found himself "despondent and angry."Taking to social media, he poured those emotions into words, describing his community's prolonged fight for safety and criticizing leaders who - despite decrying last week's shooting - support homophobic and transphobic laws.

A Los Angeles resident claims that he was harassed by an employee for kissing another man while dining at the Echo Park location of El Compadre this week, and the incident has since spread quickly across social media.Comedian and actor Drew Droege first shared his account of the incident on Tuesday via Instagram, saying that he was out on a date that turned sour unexpectedly, with a rather "sad, hateful moment in the middle."

Non-binary bisexual actor Mae Martin recently called transgender actor Elliot Page "My King" in an Instagram post of the two wearing tuxedos for the Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.Martin's admiration of Page is certainly understandable: Not only has he helped raise trans male visibility, he's also adorably sexy.

Concerns have been raised about high levels of transphobia and homophobia that UK doctors are facing at work.The British Medical Association (BMA) said that the LGBTQ+ medical workforce can face derogatory language, social exclusion and having their professional competence doubted.Some have experienced overt hostility, threats and violence, a new BMA report states.