General News Iowa and Oklahoma propose bills against gender-affirming healthcare Both Iowa and Oklahoma have proposed bills which would prevent young trans people from accessing gender-affirming medical treatment. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ activists detained in Singapore Three LGBTQ+ activists have been detained by police in Singapore after attending a small demonstration protesting the government’s mistreatment of a transgender student. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Stonewall at Pride in London in 2015 General News LGBTQ+ organisations apply to join puberty blockers appeal Stonewall, Gendered Intelligence, the Endocrine Society and young people’s sexual health charity, Brook, have applied to join the NHS appeal against the recent court decision to prevent trans people under 16 from accessing puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Puerto Rico declared state of emergency of trans murders Authorities in Puerto Rico have declared a state of emergency due to the high levels of gender-based violence, which is disproportionately affecting trans people and women. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Delhi to build trans inclusive toilets The first trans inclusive toilets in Delhi, the capital of India, are currently in construction and are due to be opened shortly. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Labour launches trans equality campaign The UK Labour party has launched a trans equality campaign (Labour Trans Equality) after the group was criticised for failing to address internal transphobia. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News New York to repeal anti-trans law New York lawmakers are to review an anti-loitering bill, known as the ‘walking while trans’ ban which allowed police to target trans people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Biden lifts Trump military ban US president, Joe Biden, has signed an executive order lifting the regulations created under the Trump administration which barred trans people from joining the country’s military. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Pennsylvania lawmaker apologises for mocking Dr Rachel Levine Pennsylvania state representative, Jeff Pyle, has publicly apologised after mocking the appearance of newly appointed national health secretary, Dr Rachel Levine. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Ann Summers CEO Jacqueline Gold Business News Ann Summers CEO shares message of trans solidarity Ann Summers chief executive, Jacqueline Gold, has shared a message of support for trans people, saying she wants to “empower” trans women and ensure they feel comfortable shopping with the brand. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Trailer released for Trans in Trumpland documentary The first trailer for Trans in Trumpland – a four-part documentary which follows the lives of trans people in America under the Trump administration – has been released. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Biden signs order in support of trans athletes On Joe Biden’s first day in office, he signed an executive order, prohibiting discrimination against trans students, thus ensuring them access to single-sex spaces and sports facilities. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
