Schools in England ‘face legal risks if they follow new transgender guidance’ School leaders fear ministerial advice on pupil transitioning could spark court action The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023
UK Teens Found Guilty Of Killing Trans Girl Two British teenagers were found guilty Wednesday of the "disturbing" murder of a 16-year-old transgender girl who died in a "frenzied and ferocious" knife attack. International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023
Why Brianna Ghey police quickly ruled out transphobia as motive Killers’ messages led investigators to believe plot was not driven primarily by a hatred of Brianna’s transgender identity The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023
Teenagers guilty of ‘senseless’ murder of transgender girl Brianna Ghey Murder-obsessed 16-year-olds convicted of killing girl who was stabbed 28 times in Warrington park The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023
What does the trans guidance for England’s schools say? How to make sense of some of the key passages from long-delayed guidance The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023
How schools (but not necessarily education) became central to the Republican primary GOP candidates talk about schools a lot on the campaign trail. But that doesn't mean they are talking a lot about education, instead focusing on culture war issues on the battleground of K-12 schools. WEKU · Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday briefing: What the government advice on trans children in schools is really saying In today’s newsletter: Long-delayed guidance finally published this week claims to ‘put the best interests of all children first’. What does the text reveal? The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023
ACLU of Montana challenges law defining the word 'sex' in state code as only male or female The ACLU of Montana has filed a lawsuit challenging a new law that defines the word “sex” throughout state code as only male or female, based on a person’s biology at birth The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Somireddy’s Satyagraha against ‘illegal mining’ foiled Former Minister Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy's 3-day Satyagraha against illegal mining foiled by police; transgenders bless him before leaving. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Schools have no 'general duty' to allow children to change their gender identity, government guidance says Long-awaited guidance for headteachers on how to deal with transgender pupils is published Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023
England’s schools must be involved in new transgender guidance, union warns National Education Union says too many LGBTQ+ young people still find school a negative experience The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
Casa Susanna photo book is testament to resilience and power of the LGBTQ+ community In the 1950s and 60s, Casa Susanna acted as an oasis of relaxation, connection and freedom for the transgender community Digital Camera World · Dec 18, 2023
Appeals Court Revives Transgender Athletes Lawsuit in Connecticut This piece discusses the debate over transgender women participating in women's sports, examining the implications for fairness, health, and the language used. Top News · Dec 18, 2023
Step by step, Francis has made the Catholic church a more welcoming place for LGBTQ people The Catholic church, in its doctrine, still rejects same-sex marriage and condemns any sexual relations between gay or lesbian partners as “intrinsically disordered.” The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023 Cricket Australia remains focused on inclusionary transgender player policy Cricket Australia’s rules allow transgender players to compete in the elite domestic women’s game under conditions
The Times of India · Dec 17, 2023 Cricket Australia prioritizes inclusion over science in transgender player eligibility NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia's chief executive, Nick Hockley, affirmed the organization's commitment to prioritizing inclusion over a scientific approach when determining the eligibility of transgender players in women's cricket.
Capital & Main · Dec 16, 2023 Temecula’s School Board Loses Its Right Wing Majority With Trustee Resignation Danny Gonzalez, one of three members elected in 2022 who voted to report transgender students to their parents and ban critical race theory, has left the board.
The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023 Telangana | Mahalakshmi Scheme Zero-Ticket rollout from Friday Telangana Mahalakshmi Scheme: TSRTC announces ‘Zero-Tickets’ scheme for free travel to girls, women & transgender persons in Telangana will be issued from Friday midnight.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2023 Chicago man sues former employer, union for denying gender-affirming care: ‘I was shattered’ Morgan Mesi says Breakthru Beverage Illinois denied coverage of a bilateral mastectomy and hormone therapy, according to a complaint filed in federal court Thursday.
The Guardian - US · Dec 14, 2023 Ohio governor urged to use veto after anti-trans bill approved by legislature HB 68 bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to trans children and blocks trans girls from playing on girls’ sports teams
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023 Dining across the divide: ‘I’ve never come across a Republican. I wish I’d got more out of him’ An anarchist and a conservative American Christian discuss transgender rights, Israel and Palestine, and refugees. Will they agree on anything?
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 Florida mother fears her family will be devastated as trial on trans health care ban begins A Florida mother tearfully testified that her family could be torn apart if the state's ban on trans health care for children is allowed to take effect
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023 Boy accused of ‘frenzied’ stabbing of Brianna Ghey blames co-accused for murder The transgender teenager was stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife in an attack in a park near Warrington earlier this year
The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023 Trans person undergoes hysterectomy at OGH .23-yr-old trans-male Sompelly Soni underwent laparoscopic-assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy at Osmania General Hospital. Endocrinology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Surgery & Anesthesia teams provided quality care. Informed consent was obtained. Post-op, patient was in stable condition. OGH's commitment to diverse healthcare needs of transgender individuals marks stride in inclusive & patient-centric care.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 Florida fines high school for allowing transgender student to play girls volleyball Florida’s state athletic board has fined a high school and put it on probation after a transgender student played on the girls volleyball team