Susan Stryker Community Queer/disrupt & Susan Stryker: online event on trans rights Susan Stryker, the maker of renowned trans documentary, Screaming Queens: The Riots at Compton’s Cafeteria, is due to discuss trans rights in an online event. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Trans woman found dead in Georgia Kimberly Patricia Cope, a 40-year-old black trans woman, was found dead on Baxter Street in Athens, Georgia (US) on December 27 2020. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community The Clare Project service update Due to Tier 4 restrictions, trans support and social group The Clare Project is having to temporarily suspend mini meet ups and walks for the coming weeks but from next week (providing things don’t change) can still offer 1-2-1 urgent support outside at request and depending on availability. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Trans women win Indian election Two trans women were elected to their local governments in India on December 30, as the LGBTQ+ community is becoming increasingly visible in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard praises Jenner and Cox 58-year old comedian Eddie Izzard, who recently requested to be referred to by she/her pronouns, praised trans celebrities, Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
International News Republican senator launches attack on trans youth US Republican senator, Mike Lee of Utah, has launched an attack on trans youth playing sports alongside other children. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard defends JK Rowling 58-year-old comedian, Eddie Izzard, defended author JK Rowling, saying she doesn’t think Rowling is transphobic, despite ongoing accusations. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans worker sues FedEx over harassment Toy Prendergast, a 55-year-old trans woman, is suing her former workplace, delivery giant FedEx, claiming she was forced out of work due to transphobic harassment. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans people in China using grey market for hormones A new report from Sky News found many members of China’s trans community are turning to the grey market for hormone treatment due to lack of gender-affirming healthcare in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts BBC criticised for praising Rowling essay Many LGBTQ+ people and allies have criticised the BBC for including JK Rowling’s controversial essay, Reasons for speaking out on sex and gender issues, on its good writing prize list. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Ofcom classes transphobia as hate speech Ofcom UK has updated its definition of what is classed as hate speech to include intolerance of trans people or those undergoing gender reassignment. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans firefighter awarded MBE Trans firefighter from Northern Ireland, Karen McDowell, has been awarded an MBE in the 2021 New Years honours list for her LGBTQ+ advocacy work and service to her community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
