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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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

PM ‘will protect children’ amid concern over teaching on transgender issues

Reclaim Party MP Andrew Brigden claimed schools are encouraging children to ‘socially transition’.

The Independent UK

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.

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Reuters

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

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

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

Survey: Over 60% Of Taiwanese Support Same-Sex Marriage

Friendliness towards the transgender community has also been growing.

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The Independent UK

Montana governor signs law to define 'sex' as only male or female

Montana's governor has signed a bill to define the word “sex” in state law as only male or female

Chicago Sun-Times

Transgender health bills often came from a handful of far-right interest groups, AP finds

A nonprofit that was launched to oppose diversity initiatives in medicine has evolved into a significant leader in statehouses to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youths.

Salon

Trans history is human history

In 1857, an anonymous author of a short story chronicled life as a trans woman with uncanny clarity and insight

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: Analyze the use of model bills on trans health

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The Conversation

Trans joy and family bonds are big parts of the transgender experience lost in media coverage and anti-trans legislation

Since the beginning of 2023, 49 U.S. state legislatures have introduced over 500 anti-trans bills. While mainstream media increasingly cover violence and legislative attacks against trans people, many scholars and activists worry that focusing just on violence and discrimination fails to capture the full experience of being trans.

Tribune News Service

Idaho will soon ban gender-affirming care. Here are the consequences for trans kids

BOISE, Idaho — In January, medication and surgery to treat children with gender dysphoria will be illegal in Idaho.

Tribune News Service

Critics cry foul after they say ‘don’t say gay’ provision added to Texas education bill

AUSTIN, Texas — LGBTQ advocacy groups are blasting a Republican senator for adding what they call a “don’t say gay” provision banning the teaching of gender and sexuality onto existing bipartisan legislation.

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