Transgender News Mermaids launches new-look MANGO to empower and upskill trans young people to be the changemakers of tomorrow Trans charity Mermaids has launched new-look MANGO (Mermaids’ Advocacy Network Group Online), a 12-week week Activism and Advocacy programme for up to 50 trans young people aged between 16 and 19 from across the UK. The aim of MANGO is to empower and upskill them to be the changemakers of tomorrow. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Study confirms positive effects of gender-affirming healthcare A first-of-its-kind study has confirmed that trans youth who have access to gender-affirming healthcare are less likely to experience depression. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Texas officially bans trans kids from school sports Texas governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill to limit young trans people’s participation in school sports, meaning it will now become law. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Texas moving to ban trans kids from school sports Texas is likely to be the next state to ban trans youth from school sports after the Texas House approved HB 25 in a 76-54 vote. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Biden administration vows to support trans students Ahead of students returning to school in September, the Biden administration has issued a promise to support trans students. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Louisiana rejects anti-trans sports bill Lawmakers in Louisiana have voted against a bill that would prohibit trans students from participating in school sports. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Four US states sued over anti-trans sports laws The Human Rights Campaign is taking legal action against Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee for passing anti-trans bills. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Biden shares message of solidarity with trans youth Joe Biden has shared a message of solidarity with young trans Americans in honour of Pride month. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News North Carolina protestors gather against anti-trans bills Hundreds gathered in North Carolina to protest against the wave of anti-trans bills sweeping the US. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study – trans youth struggling to feel optimistic about future New figures show that only 35% of young trans people have frequently felt optimistic about their future. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Tennessee advances discriminatory bathroom bill The Tennessee House voted in favour of a bill that would prevent trans students or staff from using single-sex facilities. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Parents can consent to children receiving puberty blockers The UK High Court ruled that parents of trans children can consent to the child receiving puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
