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 Update: Montana House of Representatives passes anti-trans bills Lower legislators in Montana, US, have passed two anti-trans bills, which will now advance to the state Senate. By Rachel Badham • 2 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 JoJo Siwa comes out as gay YouTube creator, JoJo Siwa, came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community on social media, sparking joy among many of her followers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News UK gender clinic rated ‘inadequate’ The UK’s only gender clinic for under 18s has been rated ‘inadequate’ by the country’s health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study explores trans youth dating difficulties Study by the University of Michigan, found many trans and gender diverse young people experience difficulties regarding dating and relationships. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: It’s A Sin -Channel 4 Brian Butler laughs and cries at this Aids- era wonderful drama By Brian Butler • 3 min read
