Anti-trans governor criticises Biden’s inclusive policies
Mississippi governor Tate Reeves has criticised Joe Biden for supporting the LGBTQ+ community, saying he is ‘pushing children to be trans’.
White House press secretary stands up for trans Americans
White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, reaffirmed the Biden administration’s dedication to supporting trans Americans.
Lib Dem activist quits diversity ambassador position due to transphobia
Trans activist and Liberal Democrat party member, Jasmine Joséphine Sakura-Rose, has quit her position as a diversity ambassador for the 50:50 Parliament programme.
Gay asylum seeker criticises UK immigration system
Abderrahim El Habachi, a gay asylum seeker from Morocco, has spoken out against the UK Home Office’s lack of support for LGBTQ+ immigrants.
Gay politician selected as assistant US transportation secretary
Recently confirmed US transportation secretary, Pete Buttiegieg, has selected out gay Arizona state representative, Arlando Teller, to be one of his assistant secretaries.
Kansas bill to criminalise healthcare for trans youth
Four conservative lawmakers in Kansas, US, have introduced a bill which felony for doctors to provide gender-affirming medical treatments to trans youth in the state.
Spain proposes to fine conversion therapy practitioners
Spain has announced proposals to fine those who are found practicing LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, with the country’s minister of equality, Irene Montero, supporting the notion.