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BBC defends anti-trans article
In response to complaints about an anti-trans article, the BBC has insisted that the piece was “carefully considered” before publication.
Rachel Badham
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Government sets out plans to ban conversion therapy
Liz Truss has announced the government’s proposal to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy while launching a 6-week consultation on the matter.
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‘Anti-trans’ Professor Kathleen Stock resigns from the University of Sussex
Kathleen Stock has officially resigned from her position at the University of Sussex following a student-led campaign for her to be removed.
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Study: Nearly 70% of intersex people have experienced discrimination in the past year
Following Intersex Awareness Day, a new study has found intersex people face disproportionate rates of discrimination.
Arts
November 8: THE ENBY SHOW, starring Anubis Finch and Carrot
Bringing together “the best cis-tem offenders that the UK has to offer”, THE ENBY SHOW will be held on November 8 in London.
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US issues first gender-neutral passport
The first-ever gender-neutral passport has been issued on “momentous day” for non-binary, intersex and gender non-conforming citizens.
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BBC condemned for anti-trans article
The BBC has been criticised by trans activists and allies for publishing the article: “We’re being pressured into sex by some trans women”.
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Leading HIV organisations urge government to increase funding
35 of the UK’s leading HIV organisations have urged the government to increase HIV funding and achieve zero new cases by 2030.
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Texas officially bans trans kids from school sports
Texas governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill to limit young trans people’s participation in school sports, meaning it will now become law.
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Comedian Dave Chappelle responds to transphobia accusations
Following the launch of his Netflix special, The Closer, comedian Dave Chappelle has addressed accusations of transphobia for the first time.
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Ace Week 2021
Organised by Ace Week official to celebrate asexual and aromantic people, October 24 – 30 is Ace Week 2021.
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Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill gains support
An anti-LGBTQ+ bill is gaining traction in Ghana after being described as the “toughest anti-gay law” in the world.