Sport Trans swimmer Lia Thomas throws her support behind trans volleyball player Blaire Fleming Trans swimmer and former swimming champion Lia Thomas, who was banned from competing in elite women’s events, is backing San Jose State volleyball player Blaire Fleming amid a wave of attacks similar to what she faced in 2021 and 2022. Although yet to address any gender-based allegations with the me By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television Harry Potter fans criticise HBO after production company backs JK Rowling despite author’s “dangerous” views on trans people Production company HBO has defended JK Rowling after it was announced the Harry Potter author, who’s known for using her social media platform to share controversial opinions on trans people, will serve as executive producer on the new Harry Potter TV series. In a statement to Variety, HBO said: ‘We By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Bristol’s trans community and allies come together for city’s Trans Community Day Bristol’s trans community and allies came together on Saturday, November 23 for the city’s Trans Community Day. Despite Storm Bert, there was a large turn out to the event, which featured speeches from activists, a Parade through the city centre and stalls and workshops. Sabrina Jones, a representat By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News “When will this violence end?” Figures published to coincide with Trans Day of Remembrance show 350 trans people murdered worldwide in 2024 Three-hundred and fifty trans people have been murdered worldwide in 2024, according to Transgender Europe’s annual Trans Murder Monitoring project, which has tracked the murders of over 5,000 transgender people since its inception almost two decades ago. While this is a significant increase in comp By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News British-born broadcaster John Oliver defends trans athletes in women’s sports British-born broadcaster John Oliver has defended trans athletes in women’s sports, saying there is “no evidence” they “pose any threat to safety or fairness.” Oliver made the comments during his show Last Week Tonight, where he dismissed concerns about biological males competing in female sports. O By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “An irreparable loss”. Trans singer and politician Santrosa found murdered in Brazilian forest Santrosa, a 27-year-old trans singer and politician, has been found murdered in a Brazilian forest. The Civil Police said that Santrosa, who ran for councillor in the municipal elections in 2024, running for the Brazilian Social Democracy Party, was found decapitated with her hands tied on Sunday, N By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Government extends ban on puberty blockers until 31 December 2024 The Government has extended its ban on puberty blockers until 31 December 2024, making it a criminal offence to sell or supply these drugs to trans youth who were not already taking them. According to trans youth charity Mermaids, the previous government did not consult with LGBTQ+ organisations whe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans equality organisation calls for “urgent action” to reduce waiting times at Gender Identity Clinics Scottish Trans, a national trans equality and human rights project, has called on the Scottish Government and NHS health boards to take urgent action following the publication by Public Health Scotland of national data on waiting times for specialist gender identity services for the first time. The By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Gay and trans people will be more afraid.” Jamie Lee Curtis reacts to US election results Oscar winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis, whose child Ruby is trans, has reacted to the US election results, saying that gay and trans people “will be more afraid” after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 United States presidential elections. Trump defeated incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris to be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Free event to explore vibrant trans, non-binary and intersex history of Brighton & Hove On Saturday, December 7, join Queer Heritage South and the Clare Project at Ironworks Studios in Brighton to explore the vibrant trans, non-binary and intersex history of Brighton & Hove and contribute to a growing digital community archive! For more than 10 years, Queer Heritage South has been cele By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Alex Consani reveals how she felt becoming the first trans model to walk the Victoria’s Secret fashion show Alex Consani has revealed how she felt becoming the first trans model to walk the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. In an interview with Teen Vogue, the 21-year-old model explained that didn’t even realise she would be the first trans model, as she had assumed that fellow trans model Valentina Sampaio By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Germany brings in new law to allow those aged 18+ to change gender without having to go to court or undergo psychiatric assessments From today (Friday, November 1) people aged 18 and older will be able to change official records to alter their names and genders or have the gender marker removed altogether. While there is a mandatory three-month wait between applying and making a personal declaration, the requirement for two psyc By Graham Robson • 1 min read
