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Kentucky to pass bill that would declare trans people mentally ill

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Kentucky is on track to pass a new bill that would declare transgender people mentally ill and ban trans teachers from working. State senator Gex Williams proposed the amendment to House Bill 759, which relates to teacher certification. The amendment itself does not mention trans people specifically, but would forbid the certification of teachers who have been diagnosed with or treated for any “disorder that is excluded from the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990”. The ADA sets out a list of “disorders” that are not protected by law, including “gender identity disorders”. Other listed disorders include transexualism, pedophilia, kleptomania, compulsive […]

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Man sentenced after defrauding gay men on dating apps for over £28,000

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A man who coerced gay men on dating apps and defrauded them for a total of £28,488 has been sentenced to three years in prison. Between July 2022 and November 2024, 26-year-old Thomas Godden was found to have tricked three men into thinking they were in romantic relationships with him. He then exploited them to send him money for what they thought were day-to-day costs, travel expenses and more, and ensured them that he would repay them. One of the men he victimised sent him more than £26,000. An investigation carried out by the City of London Police found that […]

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New US immigration rule could see trans people’s visas revoked for ‘misrepresentation’

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Trans immigrants in the US could find themselves barred due to a new rule coming into play on April 10. The rule would mean immigration officers could revoke the visas of those with green cards or who are applying if they do not share their “biological sex at birth”. According to an update to the Federal Register, the amendments to the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, is an attempt to “improve the integrity of, and combat fraud in, the program”. When the new rule comes into force, applicants will be made to provide passport documentation and upload a scan of the biographic […]

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Kind strangers raise $90k for trans man’s college tuition after parents cut him off

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Hundreds of kind strangers have helped raise $90,000 so an MIT student could complete his college education after his parents cut him off for being trans. Matthew N, a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, lost his student housing when his parents financially cut him off when he came out as transgender. A GoFundMe for Matthew, which was set up by his friend and fellow MIT student Irene Dong, has surpassed the target of $81,100, meaning he will be able to graduate. One anonymous supporter even donated $10,000. “Matthew’s parents cut off their financial support after discovering he is transgender,” […]

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Trans golfer sues USGA and LPGA after being barred from US Women’s Open qualifier

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A transgender golfer has filed a lawsuit challenging 2024 United States Golf Association policy changes in women’s professional golf after being denied entry into a US Women’s Open qualifier last year. Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA, the LPGA, three LPGA officials, and a New Jersey golf club which hosted the qualifier, arguing that updated policies unlawfully excluded her from competition. The case, filed Thursday (19 March) in New Jersey, seeks unspecified damages. At the centre of the dispute is a gender policy introduced in the USGA and LPGA for 2025 and beyond. The policy mandates that players in women’s categories must be […]

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Tennessee librarian risks job after refusing to move LGBTQ+ children’s books

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Luanne James, director of the Rutherford County Library System in Tennessee, has garnered national support after refusing to move more than 190 LGBTQ+-themed books out of youth sections. In an 18 March letter she sent to the board, she argued that relocating the titles would amount to “viewpoint discrimination” and violate the First Amendment, writing plainly: “Therefore, I will not comply.” The board voted on 16 March to shift the books into adult sections following a review of “age-appropriate” materials prompted by state directives. Library Board chair, Cody York, defended the move as a way to limit children’s exposure to content […]

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Major ‘DIY’ hormone hub shuts down as the anti-trans brigade targets more sites

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A major ‘DIY’ hormone resource website appears to have closed just days after being targeted by right-wing and gender-critical media outlets. HRT Cafe, a grassroots database of tutorials, resources, and information on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), closed its doors earlier this week. The website, which was maintained by a small, anonymous group of developers, was considered one of the biggest resources for ‘DIY’ HRT in the UK. ‘DIY’ HRT, also known as self-medicating, is the practice of obtaining and administering medication with minimal or no medical oversight. It is considered a last resort to accessing gender-affirming care. It is not illegal to […]

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US ‘pro-family’ group helped Senegal push anti-LGBTQ+ law

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US-based lobbyists known for calling homosexuality a public health threat reportedly advised Senegal officials on how to push an anti-LGBTQ+ law which increased maximum sentences for LGBTQ+ people. Senegal’s National Assembly garnered international condemnation earlier this month after passing a bill that doubles the maximum penalty for same-sex relations. While homosexuality has been illegal in the African nation since the mid-1960s, the newly passed law makes openly identifying as queer punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Senegal lawmakers supportive of the new bill declared that LGBTQ+ citizens would no longer be able to “breathe in this country” adding to applause […]

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Gay skier Jake Adicoff makes history at Winter Paralympic Games

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American skier Jake Adicoff made history as the first out gay athlete to be crowned an individual winter Paralympic champion, whilst also pulling off a gold medal clean sweep.  The 30-year-old, from Sun Valley in Idaho, competes in the vision-impaired category and prior to the Winter Paralympic Games he vowed to bring four gold medals home across four events – and he did just that.  Adicoff finished first in the sprint visually impaired, 10km classical visually impaired, 20km freestyle visually impaired and 4 x 2.5km mixed relay.  “Four races, four gold medals, that was the goal. It was really hard but it […]

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LA community centre launches trans health clinic ‘open for all’

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A Los Angeles community centre for transgender and non-binary people has opened a first-of-its-kind healthcare clinic providing a host of services for locals. Californian trans safe space, the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) cut the ribbon on the newly opened Connie Norman Transgender Health Care Clinic on Saturday (14 March). The newly opened service, opening on the second floor of the CONOTEC building, aims to provide a variety of services to community members across LA, including HIV and STI testing. Organisers will reportedly work alongside the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and FLUX, a trans-led advocacy organisation, to operate a […]

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