Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands up for transgender women
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shown his support for transgender women on International Women’s Day. Trudeau shared his official International Women’s Day statement on Twitter but added an extra comment voicing his support for transgender women. “When women and girls are empowered, entire families, communities, and societies succeed. So today, as we mark #IWD2023 […]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz promises to protect transgender rights
While many parts of the USA are introducing laws to prevent people who are transgender from accessing health care and being legally recognised in their gender, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has declared his state will always offer support. Governor Walz signed an executive order on Wednesday that allow people from Minnesota and those coming from […]
Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly transgender MP, dies aged 65
Georgina Beyer, the trailblazing transgender politician who made the history books when she became the world’s first openly transgender mayor and member of parliament, has died aged 65. She served as the Mayor of Carterton from 1995 to 2000, and then as the Member of Parliament for Wairarapa from 1999 to 2007. During her time […]
Michael Knowles: “Transgenderism must be eradicated from public life entirely.”
A US political commentator, associated with right-wing website The Daily Wire, has called for a crackdown on transgender people being seen in society. Warning: This story has details of comments which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTIQA+ peer support call […]
British councilor’s claims about transgender woman questioned
A British local government councilor who alleges she had an alarming encounter with a transgender woman in the bathroom of a pub, has had her version of events challenged. Warning: This report contains statements that may be upsetting to some readers. Discretion is advised. Ruby Sampson, who serves on Enfield Council in North London, told […]
New report highlights LGBTIQ+ persecution under Taliban
A new report released by Outright International has highlighted that the Taliban returned to power in August 2021 has left many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer Afghans fearing for their lives. Titled A Mountain of My Shoulders: 18 Months of Taliban Persecution of LGBTIQ Afghans the report outlines that hundreds of people have sought to […]
Second petition against Kellie-Jay Keen receives legal threats
A second petition calling for controversial campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen to be denied a visa to visit Australia has been hit with legal threats. Warning: This report contains commentary about people who are transgender that some readers may find offensive. The petition hosted on Change.org has been told it must prove all claims about Keen or […]
Dominic Perrottet says Lidia Thorpe protest was “disgraceful”
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has described the protest action staged by Senator Lidia Thorpe as “disgraceful”. The Victorian senator temporarily halted the iconic parade when she lay in front of one of the floats. Initially it was reported that the senator’s protest was in front of a float for the Australian Federal Police, […]
Police say Anderson Aldrich had planned to live-stream the Club Q attack
A Colorado Court has heard accused Club Q shooter Anderson Aldrich allegedly practiced shooting rainbow targets before they launched their deadly attack on the nightclub, and there is evidence they had also planned to live-stream his assault on the venue. Warning: This report contains information about alleged violence against LGBTIQA+ people. Aldrich is facing 323 […]
Scottish MPs make their pitches to be next the leader
The race to see who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s first minister is heating up with the two leading candidates presenting very different values as they make their pitches to party colleagues. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced she was stepping down from the leadership role last week having led the Scottish Nationalist Party […]
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