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"She will never be forgotten”: Trans bus driver Ava Michal Hudson jumped in front of train after bullying at work

"She will never be forgotten”: Trans bus driver Ava Michal Hudson jumped in front of train after bullying at work

Ava Michal Hudson, a 27-year-old trans bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), died by suicide on 7 August 2024 after reportedly enduring persistent misgendering and isolation in her workplace. Her death, which occurred at the Austin Blue Line station while she was in uniform and en route to

US Air Force to deny retirement pay to trans service members

US Air Force to deny retirement pay to trans service members

In a move that has sparked widespread criticism and concern, the United States Air Force has announced it will deny early retirement benefits to trans service members who have served between 15 and 18 years. The decision, revealed on Thursday, 7 August means affected personnel will be discharged without the

First city-funded shelter for homeless trans and gender non-conforming adults opens in New York

First city-funded shelter for homeless trans and gender non-conforming adults opens in New York

A pioneering transitional housing programme for trans and gender non-conforming adults has officially opened in Long Island City in the New York City borough of Queens. Named Ace’s Place, the facility is the first city-funded shelter of its kind, offering 150 beds to trans individuals aged 25 and older

Queer anthems, boy bands, and powerhouse divas: JD Vance's alleged Spotify playlists leak!

Queer anthems, boy bands, and powerhouse divas: JD Vance's alleged Spotify playlists leak!

Newly leaked Spotify playlists, allegedly belonging to United States Vice President JD Vance, has ignited a wave of online chatter after revealing a surprising fondness for queer anthems, boy bands, and powerhouse divas. The leak, published by an anonymously run website dubbed Panama Playlists, claims to have uncovered the real

Trump chastises crowd for not applauding trans sports ban

Trump chastises crowd for not applauding trans sports ban

President Donald Trump has chastised journalists and attendees for failing to applaud his administration’s ban on trans women competing in female sports categories. Speaking on 5 August, Trump highlighted his executive order titled Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports, which mandates that athletes must compete based on their

LGBTQ-affirming church in South Austin, Texas, vandalised and Pride Flag torn down

LGBTQ-affirming church in South Austin, Texas, vandalised and Pride Flag torn down

A church known for its inclusive stance towards the LGBTQ+ community has been vandalised in South Austin, United States, prompting a wave of support and solidarity from local residents. Life in the City United Methodist Church (UMC) was targeted late Thursday night. Vandals defaced the building with spray paint, scrawling

Amy Bradley’s brother defends family amid homophobia allegations

Amy Bradley’s brother defends family amid homophobia allegations

More than two decades after Amy Bradley vanished from a Caribbean cruise, her brother Brad Bradley has spoken out against what he describes as a wave of online hostility and misrepresentation - sparked by the release of a new Netflix documentary. The three-part series, Amy Bradley is Missing, revisits the

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