JK Rowling Transgender News ‘The best example in history of internet radicalisation.’ JK Rowling under fire after stating there are ‘no trans kids’ JK Rowling has come under fire after stating there are ‘no trans kids’ on social media platform X. The Harry Potter author, who was responding to a critic who accused her of ‘hateful focus on trans kids’, said: ‘There are no trans kids. No child is “born in the wrong body”. There are only adults […] By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stephen Fry criticised after calling Stonewall’s approach to trans issues ‘nonsensical’ Stephen Fry has been criticised after he called Stonewall’s approach to trans issues ‘nonsensical’. The 67-year-old author and broadcaster had been a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ rights charity’s Some People Are Gay, Get Over It campaign, which was launched to secure equal rights for gay people. Wh By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Disney under fire for cutting storyline involving trans character from upcoming Pixar series, Win Or Lose Disney has come under fire after it was revealed that it had cut out a storyline involving a trans character from its upcoming Pixar series, Win Or Lose. The show, which will be premiering on the Disney+ streaming service on February 19, was set to feature a character that was trans in a later episo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, accuses opponents to the Scottish Gender Recognition Act as “transphobic” Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, has accused opponents to the Scottish Gender Recognition Act as “transphobic.” The Scottish politician, who was speaking to mark the 10th anniversary of gay marriage being legalised in Scotland, reflected on her attempts to push through the Gender By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans youth activists stage protest outside of Wes Streeting’s office in Ilford North Following the announcement from Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the Department of Health and Social Care that puberty blockers in the treatment of trans youth would be banned “indefinitely,” a group of trans youth activists staged a protest outside the MP’s office in Ilford North. On Decem By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Keir Starmer’s Labour government issues indefinite ban on puberty blockers in the treatment of trans youth Keir Starmer’s Labour government has issued an indefinite ban on puberty blockers in the treatment of trans youth, a decision which has left trans youth charity Mermaids “deeply disappointed”. The previous Conservative government had previously banned the prescription of puberty blockers, which can By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Annette Bening defends trans youth outside Supreme Court, citing her trans son as inspiration American Beauty star Annette Bening recently spoke in defence of trans youth outside the Supreme Court in the United States, citing her trans son, Stephen, as her inspiration to fight for the “civil rights issue of our era.” “I have four beautiful children – and I’m allowed to brag about my children By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Trans pool champion to take sport’s governing body to court after she was banned from playing in women’s tournaments Harriet Haynes, a trans pool champion, who is amongst the top 10 best players in the women’s competition, is taking legal action against the English Blackball Pool Federation (EBPF) after she was banned from playing in women’s tournaments. Ms Haynes, who was left stunned by the surprise decision, sa By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Trans golfer Hailey Davidson banned from competing on leading women’s golf tours Trans women who have gone through male puberty will not be allowed to compete on leading women’s golf tours from next year, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced. Updated rules on gender policy will also apply to United States Golf Association (USGA) events including the US W By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News “You can knock us down, but we’re going to get right back up.” Students and teachers at school in Halifax, Canada react after trans flag is torn down Students and teachers at a school in Halifax, Canada have reacted after a trans flag was torn down during Trans Awareness Week. The incident is particularly upsetting for the school, which flies the trans flag at its doorstep as a show of support to the trans community, as it was the second year in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Change is more than possible; it’s needed.” Alex Consani becomes first trans woman to win Model of the Year at British Fashion Council’s 2024 Fashion Awards Model Alex Consani has made history by becoming the first trans woman to win Model of the Year at the British Fashion Council’s 2024 Fashion Awards. “I’m the first trans woman to win this award!” she exclaimed in her speech. “But I can’t accept this award without thanking those who came before me, s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans activists stage ‘die-in’ at Victoria Station to protest government’s ban on puberty blockers A group of trans activists staged a die-in at Victoria Station last week, protesting the UK government’s decision to extend its ban puberty blockers till December 31. Members of Trans Kids Deserve Better, the organisation which went viral in October after releasing insects at anti-trans organisation By Graham Robson • 1 min read
