Dr Rachel Levine has been appointed as a national health secretary General News Dr Rachel Levine made US health secretary Dr Rachel Levine, a trans woman who currently serves as Pennsylvania’s top health official, has been selected by newly elected US president, Joe Biden, to become his assistant health secretary. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Alaska to ban conversion therapy Alaska is set to become the next US to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after a bill was filed earlier this month by state representative Sara Hannan. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Eloise Stonborough General News Butch lesbian speaks out against harassment in single-sex spaces 32-year-old Eloise Stonborough, a cisgender, butch presenting lesbian, has spoken out against harassment in single-sex spaces. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Australian census to introduce non-binary option Australia’s 2021 census is due to introduce a non-binary option for gender diverse citizens. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News NHS to appeal against puberty blockers ruling The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust has been granted the right to appeal against a court ruling which would prevent trans people under 16 from accessing puberty blockers without legal permission. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Male nurse suffers homophobic harassment Three women have been arrested after an incident on January 12, where they entered the Royal Liverpool Hospital and harassed staff, including hurling homophobic abuse at a male nurse. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Darcy Jeda Corbitt General News Trans women win Alabama drivers licence case Three trans women, who filed a lawsuit against Alabama’s current policy won the case after the state’s regulations were ruled as ‘unconstitutional’. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
The incident occurred in the town of Cambé General News Brazilian trans woman hit by motorist A trans woman in Paraná, Brazil, was injured after a motorist hit her, which police believe was a deliberate act of violence. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
A Pride parade in Uganda General News UNAIDS calls for Uganda to protect LGBTQ+ citizens UNAIDS has released a statement calling for the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda, Africa to be treated with greater “respect and dignity”. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Missing trans woman found dead in Detroit Natasha Kieanna, a 37-year-old trans woman who went missing on December 26 2020, was found dead last Wednesday in Detroit, Michigan. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Anti-LGBTQ+ Ugandan president re-elected Yoweri Museveni, known for his controversial views on the LGBTQ+ community, has won his sixth consecutive term as the president of Uganda after being re-elected on Saturday January 16. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Publication launched in honour of activist Monica Roberts A new publication, dedicated to platforming black trans people, has been launched in honour of journalist and LGBTQ+ activist, Monica Roberts, who died three months ago. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
