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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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.
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.
Ace Week 2021
Organised by Ace Week official to celebrate asexual and aromantic people, October 24 – 30 is Ace Week 2021.
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.
41st trans person killed in the US
Zoella “Zoey” Rose Martinez, a 20-year-old Latina woman was fatally shot in Seattle, Washington on August 31.
Study: 25% of LGBTQ+ youth use gender-neutral pronouns
A new study by The Trevor Project has found 1 in 4 young LGBTQ+ people use gender-neutral pronouns such as they/them.