Study: More Americans than ever know someone who is trans or gender non-conforming
A new report from the Pew Research Center found 42% of Americans know somebody who is trans compared to 37% in 2017.
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Study: 26% of queer youth identify as non-binary in the US
The Trevor Project has released a new report that found just over a quarter of LGBTQ+ youth living in America identify as non-binary.
UK Supreme Court hears gender-neutral passports case
The UK Supreme Court has begun hearing a case for the distribution of gender-neutral passports.
UK theatres make trans casting pledge
Over 40 UK theatres have signed a pledge which promises to only cast trans, non-binary and GCN actors for trans roles.
Gender non-conforming youth more likely to use drugs or alcohol before sex
A new study, conducted by Brianna S McMichael and published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, found gender non-conforming youth – including trans, genderqueer and non-binary communities – were more likely to have consumed alcohol or taken substances before sexual activities.
Citi bank first to use ‘True Name’ initiative for gender non-conforming customers
Citi bank has become the first leading bank in the US to allow trans and gender non-conforming customers to add their preferred name to their credit cards.
Trans and gender non-conforming Americans facing barriers to voting
A new study by the UCLA School of Law has found that out of 965,000 eligible trans voters in the US, 42% don’t have the correct identification which may prevent them from voting in the upcoming elections.