‘This is a violent act’: Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges angrily hits out at British Cycling ban British Cycling have banned transgender women from competing in female elite races The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
British Cycling announces strict rules for transgender and non-binary athletes NEW DELHI: British Cycling on Friday implemented stricter regulations regarding the participation of transgender and non-binary athletes, introducing a division of cyclists into "female" and "open" categories. The Times of India · May 26, 2023
Cycling-British federation bars transgender women from competing in female category (Note: Some readers may find language in paragraph 14 offensive) Reuters · May 26, 2023
Transgender women banned from female events by British Cycling British Cycling’s new transgender policy will have ‘open’ and ‘female’ categories, with male-born riders prevented from racing in female events The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
British Cycling bars transgender women from competing in female category The men’s division will become a trans-inclusionary ‘open category’ as governing body apologises to trans riders for delay to new policy The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023
British Cycling blocks transgender riders from competing in female category New guidelines on the participation of transgender and non-binary athletes have been released by the national governing body after a nine month review process Cycling Weekly · May 26, 2023
British Cycling’s new transgender policy to have ‘open’ and ‘female’ categories Male-born riders will be prevented from racing in female events. The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
Elliot Page shares his gratitude ‘to be here and alive’ after transition journey The Juno actor spoke about the harrowing struggles experienced by many trans people Evening Standard · May 26, 2023
Elliot Page says he’s ‘grateful to be here and alive’ after transition journey ‘The privilege I have does not represent the reality of most trans lives,’ the actor says The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Wanda Sykes criticizes Dave Chappelle's anti-trans jokes: 'So hurtful and damaging' Wanda Sykes has declared her support for the transgender community and criticized Dave Chappelle's transphobic material in a recent interview reflecting on the state of the comedy industry. Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2023
Rightwing group takes aim at Target for offering Pride-themed merchandise The retailer removed some apparel the CPAC group called ‘demonic paraphernalia’ amid death threats to designer The Guardian - US · May 25, 2023
Court Upholds Order Limiting Divorced Father's Talking to Gay Son About Sexual Orientation and Religion "[W]e find no error by the trial court in finding that Father had mentally abused N. The circuit court concluded that N. was 'frightened,' 'scared,' and 'fearful' of his Father's anger and his Father's refusal to accept his sexual orientation." Reason · May 25, 2023
In-depth survey reveals joys, pains of being LGBTQ+ in the South Joy Green is 30, queer, Black and proud of every one of the attributes that make up who she is. Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023
What the 2020 census can — and can't — tell us about LGBTQ people The Census Bureau has released the most comprehensive national statistics to date about same-sex couples living together in the U.S. But many other LGBTQ people remain invisible in the census data. WEKU · May 25, 2023
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 Republican-controlled committee rejects Louisiana bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors The Republican-controlled Louisiana legislative committee has voted to a kill a bill that would have banned gender-affirming medical care for minors
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 Nikki Haley’s anti-trans attack on Dylan Mulvaney flops at New Hampshire GOP event Transgender influencer became target of right-wing attacks after she partnered with Budweiser
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 Target has been a leader in catering to LGBTQ+ shoppers – now it’s on the defensive Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023 Target to remove LGBTQ merchandise following threats to workers The decision comes as the rights of LGBTQ people in the US have been targeted by conservative lawmakers.
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash for LGBTQ+ support, pulls some Pride month clothing Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 PM ‘will protect children’ amid concern over teaching on transgender issues Reclaim Party MP Andrew Brigden claimed schools are encouraging children to ‘socially transition’.
Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023 Carl P. Leubsdorf: Red-state attacks on transgender Americans A year after the murder of 19 students and two teachers at Uvalde’s Robb Elementary School, the Texas legislature could be trying to curb the state’s easy access to deadly firearms.
Reuters · May 24, 2023 Rainbow Swatch watches confiscated in Malaysia-company Rainbow-coloured watches made by Swatch Group that celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights have been confiscated by authorities in Malaysia, the company said on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Montana first to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries Montana has become the first state to specifically ban people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and libraries
The Texas Tribune · May 23, 2023 Republican blitz on LGBTQ issues exposes fractures among Texas Democrats The defections have sparked feelings of betrayal and promises of retribution, particularly as Republicans in the Legislature have presented a unified front.
The News Lens · May 23, 2023 Survey: Over 60% Of Taiwanese Support Same-Sex Marriage Friendliness towards the transgender community has also been growing.