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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

London Trans+ Pride sees 'record-breaking' turnout

Organisers reported approximately 100,000 attendees at London Trans+ Pride, making it the largest event of its kind, a notable increase compared to last year's 60,000.
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#lgbtq
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fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Why LGBTQ Victims Are at Greater Risk of Domestic Abuse

LGBTQ individuals face increased domestic abuse risks, particularly non-physical forms.
Existing protection laws inadequately address emotional and psychological abuse among LGBTQ victims.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Nurses protest Kaiser's cut to transgender care for young people in SF: Here's what both sides say

Nurses protested Kaiser Permanente's pause on gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19, citing pressure from the Trump Administration.
#easter
#mhairi-black
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 days ago

Artist Amy Sherald cancels Smithsonian show over trans portrait controversy

"While no single person is to blame, it's clear that institutional fear shaped by a broader climate of political hostility toward trans lives played a role. This painting exists to hold space for someone whose humanity has been politicised and disregarded."
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#pedro-pascal
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
6 days ago

Drag Race's Carmen Carrera brings welcome dose of trans representation to RHOM

Carmen Carrera, a trans model, made her debut on The Real Housewives of Miami's seventh season as a friend of Kiki Barth. At the National LGBTQ+ Task Force Gala, she discussed her modeling career with Julia Lemigova, revealing she almost walked in the Victoria's Secret fashion show 10 years ago, but was denied due to a trans exclusion policy.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Bob the Drag Queen says, 'No one should be speaking to Charlie Kirk'

Bob the Drag Queen criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for conversing with far-right figures and expressed concern over mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Sarah McBride's first bill just passed Congress & not one Republican voted against it

Rep. Sarah McBride passed the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act unanimously in the House, expanding access to private capital markets.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Transgender attorney who argued before Supreme Court explains why it was 'my nightmare'

Chase Strangio, a transgender civil rights lawyer, challenged Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban at the Supreme Court as an act of resistance.
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. blocks trans activists' bid to reclaim historic queer riot site

The San Francisco Board of Appeals rejected a bid to reclaim the Compton's Cafeteria site from a private prison operator.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Appreciate your sex-or else: The Supreme Court's strange new commandment

The Supreme Court ruling supports Tennessee's SB-1, which mandates minors adhere to their assigned sex despite its clear references to sex.
#reproductive-rights
SF LGBT
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Sex, Drugs, and ... Gender Panic!

Traces connections between Trump, some feminists, and the roots of modern transphobia.
#lgbtq-advocacy
#lgbtqia
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Pride 2025: Clouds fail to dampen spirits as hundreds of thousands turn out for London parade

Hundreds of thousands participated in London Pride, celebrating LGBTQI+ rights despite rainy weather.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reform councillor's boast about removing trans-ideological' books from children's library sections falls flat

Claims of trans-ideological material removal from Kent's children's libraries were unfounded, as no such material existed.
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fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
3 weeks ago

'Botched' single sex spaces rules 'risks harassment and discrimination'

Proposed changes to the EHRC Code may violate privacy and risk harassment for individuals using single-sex services.
#pride
fromTeen Vogue
4 weeks ago
NYC music

What It Looked Like at a Fascist-Free Pride Music Festival in NYC

LadyLand music festival took place during Pride Weekend, highlighting celebrations alongside ongoing challenges faced by the queer and trans community.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Axel Arigato Revives Its PRIDE Party in Support of Trans Lives

Axel Arigato's PRIDE party highlights support for trans communities amidst rising hostility.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Trans charity demands investigation into EHRC following gender ruling

TransLucent has submitted a formal complaint to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, asserting that the UK's Equalities and Human Rights Commission has acted unlawfully following the Supreme Court ruling on gender.
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#jk-rowling
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fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

As Pride Month ends, remember that Pride is about truth

Pride Month highlights the struggle against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and the critical role of journalism in advocating for trans rights.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Resist, Celebrate, and Advance-Together With Pride - San Francisco Bay Times

The LGBTIQ+ community gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to assert their place in history and demand equality and freedom amidst ongoing challenges.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Pouring Pride: A Cocktail of Trans Joy - San Francisco Bay Times

Sabatino's journey exemplifies resilience and community support for trans youth, promoting a sense of belonging and hope.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Chloe Dzubilo And The Perilous Path Forward For Trans Life | Defector

Chloe Dzubilo's life was marked by resilience and art, challenging societal norms for trans individuals, demonstrating the importance of survival and community in the face of adversity.
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#supreme-court
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Health care, citizenship and LGBTQ+ rights: Five Supreme Court cases to watch

fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Health care, citizenship and LGBTQ+ rights: Five Supreme Court cases to watch

fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dispatches from the living memory of trans people of color

Trans people have been fighting for their rights, dignity, and liberation for generations, facing significant challenges that continue in today’s political climate.
SF LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump Loves to Defend Women's Sports. Apparently He Doesn't Care About Paying Them.

Trump's early efforts to position himself as an advocate for women's sports quickly deteriorated, with his policies ultimately diverting funding away from female athletes.
SF politics
SF LGBT
from48 hills
1 month ago

Puff: Here come the high gay holidays - 48 hills

Pride 2025 in San Francisco is crucial amid ongoing trans rights challenges, uniting the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate and advocate for rights.
#politics
fromDefector
1 month ago
NYC politics

No Time For Theatrics | Defector

Schumer's response to the Supreme Court's anti-trans ruling illustrates the Democrats' tendency to view politics as a series of messaging opportunities.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Simone Biles deactivates X account after comments about transgender athletes

"You're truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race... You bully them ... One thing's for sure is no one in sports is safe with you around!!!!!"
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fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Humpday Headlines: More National Guard Troops Sent to LA For No Reason

National Guard troops activated despite low unrest in LA indicates a political show of force.
Workers at UCSF Children's Hospital strike over pay disputes impacting healthcare costs.
San Francisco police seek help in locating a missing 22-year-old man.
Federal judge blocks passport gender marker policy for trans individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Green party trying to purge gender-critical voices, claims expelled former spokesperson

The Green party is shifting from its founding principles toward a more authoritarian stance, particularly regarding gender-critical views.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Historian Has Seen the Future of Trans Health Care

Jules Gill-Peterson emphasizes the need for practical resources, hormones, and surgeries for trans individuals over merely fighting for trans joy, highlighting the urgency in access.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Women's prize winner Yael van der Wouden: It's heartbreaking to see so much hatred towards queer people'

Yael van der Wouden's novel 'The Safekeep' won the Women's Prize for Fiction, highlighting themes of identity and resilience.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Trans Actors and Others Are Standouts in Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical Premiering at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley - San Francisco Bay Times

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley showcases trans narratives with 'Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean,' emphasizing representation through musical theatre.
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