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.
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Alabama law may prohibit trans youth healthcare
Lawmakers in Alabama, US, are constructing a bill which will prevent young trans people under the age of 18 from accessing puberty blockers.
Addison Perry-Franks dead at 39
Addison Perry-Franks, a trailblazing trans politician based in Texas, US, has been pronounced dead at 39 after becoming ill, with the cause of death still not confirmed.
US law protects LGBTQ+ domestic violence victims
North Carolina, US, has amended its legislation on the treatment of domestic violence victims to include LGBTQ+ people under state protections.
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.
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.
Trans woman killed on Christmas day
Courtney Eshay Key, a 25-year-old black trans woman, is the 43rd known trans person to have been killed in the US this year after she was shot dead in Chicago.