Photo: Human Rights Campaign General News 38th trans person killed in the US this year 21-year-old Kiér Laprí Kartier, a Black trans woman, is the 38th trans person to have been violently killed in the US this year. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Liz Truss speaks out against self-identification for trans people Truss has caused controversy after saying “it wouldn’t be right to have self-identification with no checks” in relation to trans people. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Laurel Hubbard named sportswoman of the year Laurel Hubbard, the first out trans person to compete in the Olympics, has been named ‘sportswoman of the year’ in the Blues awards. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Government promises to ban conversion therapy in 2022 Nick Herbert has confirmed that the government is planning to introduce a national ban on conversion therapy in Spring 2022. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: Matt Brooks, Birmingham Live General News Man left with fractured eye socket after attack in Birmingham’s Gay Village Matt Brooks is the latest victim of an anti-LGBTQ+ attack in Birmingham’s Gay Village, leaving him in need of emergency surgery. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Scotland makes LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools Scotland has made history by becoming the first country in the world to make the teaching of LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: LGBTQ+ mental health worsened during Trump presidency A study has found the amount of LGBTQ+ people in the US experiencing “extreme mental distress” increased during Donald Trump’s presidency. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News UK Sports Council issues new guidelines on trans inclusion The new guidelines state that organisers should choose whether they will focus on inclusion or “competitive fairness”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Taiwan sees “landmark” ruling for trans rights Taiwan has ruled in favour of a trans woman who appealed against the barriers to obtaining legal recognition of her gender. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Theatre Royal Brighton launches Local Heroes discount To thank local workers Theatre Royal has launched its Local Heroes initiative, in which those who qualify can receive a discount on tickets. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Three Polish regions reverse anti-LGBTQ+ legislation Podkarpackie, Lubelskie and Malopolskie have repealed declarations to oppose LGBTQ+ equality after the EU threatened to axe funding. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Report: 98% of trans people believe healthcare is inadequate According to a survey by Trans Actual, nearly all trans people believe that transition-related healthcare provided by the NHS is inadequate. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
