General News Polish leader blames LGBTQ+ activist for international backlash Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki has blamed LGBTQ+ activist Bart Staszewski, who organised a protest against the country’s LGBTQ+ free zones, for the global backlash the Polish government has received regarding their treatment of the queer community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study shows early care benefits trans youth mental health A new study demonstrates that trans youth are less likely to experience mental health issues if they have early access to gender-affirming health care. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Diplomats sign open letter in solidarity with LGBTQ+ Poles Political figureheads from over 50 countries have signed an open letter urging the Polish government to end their unjust treatment of the LGBTQ+ community in country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: Californian bill passed to protect trans prison inmates California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Saturday 26 September allowing transgender prison inmates to be housed according to their self-identified gender. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
A gathering in PA to honour Roxanne Moore General News US police excused for shooting trans woman Police in Pennsylvania, US are being allowed back on the force with no disciplinary actions after shooting 29-year-old Roxanne Moore, a black trans woman. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Michellyn Ramos Vargas was killed days before Nicole Lopez was attacked General News Trans woman killed in Puerto Rico Michellyn Ramos Vargas, 35, is the sixth known trans person to have been murdered in Puerto Rico this year. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Egyptian police using dating apps to persecute LGBTQ+ people Human Rights Watch (HRW) have reported authorities in Egypt creating fake profiles on dating apps to identify and arrest LGBTQ+ people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans activist Soraya Santiago dead at 73 Puerto Rican trans activist Soraya Santiago has died at 73 due to cancer- she was the first person from Puerto Rico to undergo gender-reassignment surgery. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News New trans inclusive ruling for students in Minnesota A court in Minnesota, US, ruled that schools must allow trans students to use gendered facilities that they feel best aligns with their gender identity. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Trans woman appointed as Belgium’s deputy prime minister Petra De Sutter – a gynaecologist, Green politician, and LGBTQ+ activist – is the first trans woman to be serving as Belgium’s deputy prime minister. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
International News Eric Trump faces backlash for statement on LGBTQ+ community Donald Trump’s son Eric, 36, caused confusion and sparked backlash after implying he was part of the LGBTQ+ community in a TV appearance. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Canada to criminalise LGBTQ+ conversion therapy Canada has reintroduced a previously unsuccessful bill to criminalise the practise of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after past efforts were interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
