Woman ‘so scared’ during alleged rape, court told Isla Bryson, a transgender woman previously known as Adam Graham, is on trial at the High Court in Glasgow. The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023
In Pakistan, trans men search for inclusion, visibility Transgender people are considered outcasts by many in Pakistan, despite some progress with a law protecting their rights and court rulings that allow them to choose a gender that is neither male nor female The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023
'My pals are gangsters' Top Scots lawyer rapped after 'threats' to SNP councillor amidst trans row Mike Dailly, of Govan Law Centre, was censured after sending a series of threatening tweets about former Dundee SNP councillor Gregor Murray. Daily Record · Jan 19, 2023
Tony Dungy Deletes Tweet Promoting Anti-Transgender Rhetoric The former Buccaneers and Colts coach deleted the tweet after about seven hours. Sports Illustrated · Jan 19, 2023
DeSantis’ administration tells universities to detail spending on transgender care MIAMI — At the urging of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget office, Florida’s public universities are being required to submit detailed information on services they provide to people seeking gender-affirming treatment. Miami Herald · Jan 19, 2023
Transgender youth reemerge as statehouse focal point in Utah Utah is among a group of more than 10 states that is considering limiting transgender kids from receiving certain health care, including puberty blockers, hormones and surgery The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Labour’s UK and Scottish leaders try to end row over gender recognition bill Head of Scottish party Anas Sarwar says there is no disagreement with Keir Starmer over transgender rights reform The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023
Meta told to end Facebook and Instagram ban on bare breasts The decision comes after an incident where Facebook censored two posts by a transgender and non-binary couple. Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023
Balance needed in transgender conversion therapy ban, says minister Robert Jenrick said he did not want to see parents ‘criminalised’ over the proposals Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023
Lynn Schmidt: Is science in need of a language update? Our institutions of higher education are not exactly stepping up during this moment of generational change. At a minimum these institutions are not keeping up and, at worst, they are failing us altogether. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 18, 2023
Joe Battenfeld: Charlie Baker about to confront heated debate over transgender athletes Former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will be walking into a buzzsaw of controversy over transgender athletes in his new job as head of the NCAA. Boston Herald · Jan 18, 2023
Tory ministers reveal fear conversion therapy ban could ‘criminalise’ parents Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch set to write to Tory MPs about concerns The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
California school district transitioned child without telling parent, lawsuit alleges SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A conservative legal group has filed a lawsuit against the superintendent and school board members for the Chico Unified School District, alleging that a district employee helped a fifth grade student transition their gender identity without informing the child’s parent. Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023
South Dakota GOP lawmakers push trans youth health care ban A group of South Dakota Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill to outlaw gender-affirming health care for transgender youth The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023 Conversion practices ban will include transgender people, Donelan confirms Latest government U-turn on policy comes amid row over Scotland’s gender recognition bill
Liverpool Echo · Jan 17, 2023 Conversion therapy ban for ‘everyone’ announced by UK Government The government had previously said transgender conversion therapy would not be included in the ban
Reuters · Jan 17, 2023 Britain vows new law to ban conversion therapy for LGBT people Britain will seek to ban conversion therapy targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, cracking down on so-called treatments that claim to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023 Scotland gender recognition bill: what is a section 35 order? Clash over transgender rights will be seen as a test of the constitutional balance between Holyrood and Westminster
Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023 Sunak blocks Scotland’s gender bill, angering nationalists U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak blocked transgender rights legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament, setting up a major constitutional row and fanning nationalist sentiment in Scotland.
ABC News · Jan 16, 2023 For the first time, the UK has used Section 35 to veto a Scottish law. Here's what that means For the first time, the UK government has blocked legislation passed by the Scottish parliament. Here's why that is such a momentous move.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023 Rishi Sunak blocks Scotland’s gender recognition legislation UK ministers to use provisions in Scotland Act to block legislation making it easier for transgender people to self-identify
Irish Mirror · Jan 16, 2023 Mary Lou McDonald vows support for sibling who transitioned from male to female last year She said Ireland was on a 'learning curve' on gender identity and would not be in a position to follow Scotland’s overhaul of transgender laws.
Dublin Live · Jan 16, 2023 Mary Lou McDonald says she fully supports trans sibling The Sinn Fein leader said Ireland was on a 'learning curve' on gender identity and would not be in a position to follow Scotland’s overhaul of transgender laws
Reuters · Jan 13, 2023 Transgender Kenyans seek refuge amid backlash over activist's death NAIROBI - For the first time in years, Arya Rams falls asleep and wakes up each day without a dense knot of fear in her chest.
Daily Mirror · Jan 13, 2023 Rishi Sunak 'concerned' over Scottish gender reforms as clash looms with Nicola Sturgeon It comes amid strained relations over the issue of Scottish independence and threats by the UK Government to block landmark reforms for transgender people at Holyrood last month