Ian McKellen shares support for Elliot Page
Sir Ian McKellen, has shared support for X-Men co-star, Elliot Page, after he came out as transgender.
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RuPaul shows support for trans drag artists
RuPaul has spoken out in support of trans drag artists, after the Drag Race franchise has been continuously criticised for its lack of trans and non-binary inclusion.
Judith Butler discusses JK Rowling’s position on trans people
Renowned queer feminist writer and philosopher, Judith Butler, discussed JK Rowling’s controversial position on trans people, saying the Harry Potter author has “not used her public position well”.
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.
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.
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.
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.