General News 4th trans person killed in the US this year Bianca “Muffin” Bankz, a 30-year-old black trans, is the 4th known trans person to have been killed in the US this year after she was found dead in her apartment in Atlanta. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study finds puberty blockers improve trans youth wellbeing A new study published in PLOS One by the NHS Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) has found young trans people’s mental health improves when they have access to puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
MP Alicia Kearns General News Tory MP calls for trans conversion therapy ban Conservative MP, Alicia Kearns, has called for the UK government to ensure that any future laws created against LGBTQ+ conversion therapy will be trans inclusive. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard speaks about experience as a trans child 58-year-old comedian Eddie Izzard recently told Simon Thomas on the Life, Interrupted podcast that she knew she was trans as a young child. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Rebecca Tallon de Havilland General News Boyz magazine trans editor resigns Rebecca Tallon de Havilland, trans activist and co-editor of Boyz magazine, has resigned after finding the publication has continued to associate with anti-trans organisation, the LGB Alliance. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Texas introduces anti-trans bill Republican lawmakers in Texas, US, have filed a bill which would prevent trans woman from playing on single-sex sports teams in public schools and colleges. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: Scottish government retracts anti-trans regulations Scottish justice minister, Humza Yousaf, announced the country has decided to scrap a bill which would allow anti-trans hate speech as part of the proposed ‘Hate Crime and Public Order’. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans woman shot in Mississippi Dominique Jackson was shot on January 25 in Jackson, Mississippi, making her the third known trans person to have been killed this year in the US. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Rainbow Hub Community The Rainbow Hub seeks new trustee The Rainbow Hub, Brighton’s LGBTQ+ point of contact for info, advice and support, is looking for a new trustee to join the board By Graham Robson • 2 min read
A Pride parade in Rio, Brazil General News Brazil proposes trans employment quota Brazil is the latest South American country to propose a trans employment quota in its job force, meaning 3% of jobs in major companies would be set aside for the country’s transgender community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News YouTuber Abigail Thorn comes out as trans British YouTube creator Abigail Thorn recently came out as trans in a video where she explained her gender identity and spoke out against the increasing hostility towards trans people in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard announces political bid 58-year-old comedian Eddie Izzard has announced she wants to run for parliament and become the UK’s first transgender MP. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
