Transgender News Trans picnic targeted by two groups in Manchester Organisers of a trans picnic in the park in Manchester have taken to social media after the event was targeted by “groups of young men, intent on harassing, intimidating, and threatening our friends and picnic-goers”. Writing on social media, organisers said that one pair “tore down a Progress Pride By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Trans swimmer Lia Thomas will “keep fighting” after President Donald Trump vowed to “keep men out of women’s sports” American trans swimmer and activist Lia Thomas has said she is going to “keep fighting” after President Donald Trump vowed to “keep men out of women’s sports” and ban them from competing at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Thomas was the first openly trans athlete to win gold in a national champion By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans ally Lena Dunham stood up for trans rights outside of the US Capitol on Trans Day of Visibility Girls creator and American Horror Story actress Lena Dunham stood up for trans rights outside of the US Capitol on Trans Day of Visibility at an event which criticised Donald Trump and his administration over targeting trans communities. Dunham honoured her trans brother while speaking at the rally, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Trans RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite Adore Delano denied female passport by US Government Trans RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite Adore Delano has been denied a female passport by the US Government despite applying to change her name and gender. Adore, who came out as trans in 2023, said at the time her gender transition was years in the making and had taken her from “dysphoria to euphoria”, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport World Athletics to initiate mandatory genetic testing of women athletes to ban trans women from competing Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics has announced the organisation will initiate genetic testing of women athletes to ban trans women from competing. While full details have yet to emerge, female athletes will likely be required to undergo a one-time cotton swab or dried blood spot test befo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “There are some non-negotiables in my world.” Louise stands up for trans rights after former bandmates’ transphobic comments Pop star Louise has stood firm after she, along with fellow bandmate Kelle Bryan, was accused of throwing former Eternal bandmates Easther and Vernie Bennett under a bus after they made transphobic comments and refused to play certain Pride events. In 2023, Eternal was set to regroup as a four-piece By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Italian TikToker takes their own life after internet bullies allegedly targeted them for changing their gender identity An Italian TikToker who came out as trans and then non-binary has taken their own life after internet bullies allegedly targeted them for changing their gender identity. Davide Garufi, 21, came out as a trans woman and asked their followers to call them Alexandra. After a few months, the content cre By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport New president of International Olympic Committee supports banning trans women from female sports Kirsty Coventry, new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), supports banning trans women from female sports. Former Zimbabwean Olympic swimmer Ms Coventry, 41, pipped Lord Sebastian Coe and Juan Antonio Samaranch to the position. The election means Ms Coventry has become both the fi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News India Willoughby says “transphobic” gym owner will have to do “undie inspections” after banning trans women Natalee Barnett, founder of a new “terf gym” in South London, has come under fire after banning trans women despite taking donations to open the premises on the basis they would be welcome. When Barnett, 25, first started raising funds for the space in 2021, she indicated her gym, Girls Spot in Wand By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sponsored Content Texas bill, filed by Republicans, could charge trans people with ‘gender identity fraud’ A Texas state bill, filed by Republican Tom Oliverson, could charge trans people with “gender identity fraud”, making it illegal to identify as trans on official documents and potentially leading up to two years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000. The bill would make it a state jail felony if a per By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content New Yorkers demand action for LGBTQ+ rights after trans man was tortured to death New Yorkers came together on Saturday, March 8 to call for the preservation of equal rights among the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities after the brutal killing of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man. The March for Justice for Sam began in Washington Park late morning before proceeding to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content Trump calls out Joe Biden administration for spending millions of dollars on making “mice transgender” Donald Trump delivered a bizarre speech on Tuesday, March 4, calling out the previous Joe Biden administration for spending $8million on making “mice transgender” when he actually meant “transgenic mice”. Highlighting expenses identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Trump said: By Graham Robson • 1 min read
