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JK Rowling 'Not Thrilled' as Trans Politicians Join Scottish Parliament—'Everything That The Hateful Despise'

Scotland's election of its first transgender MSPs, Dr Q Manivannan and Iris Duane, marks a milestone in representation, while JK Rowling's comments highlight ongoing gender debates.

International Business Times UK

Lawsuit Against UW Social Work School Over Retaliation for Allegedly Anti-Trans Essay Can Go Forward

According to plaintiff, “[Prof.] Harner believed Plaintiff’s planned zine project [class assignment] was on ‘the issue of ‘trans’ people sexually assaulting others in prison,’ a topic Harner found ‘so many issues with.’”

Reason

New Aadhaar card rules 2026: UIDAI expands document list for enrolment; simplifies rules for children; sets Aadhaar validity period for OCI, LTV, foreigners

The Unique Identification Authority of India has updated Aadhaar enrolment and correction rules. New regulations expand accepted documents for Aadhaar applications. Enrolment for children and vulnerable groups becomes simpler. Rules for foreigners are now clearer. These changes aim to modernize Aadhaar processes and improve accessibility for all citizens.

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‘It’s like a trans-Barbie world!’: the Indian festival where transgender women can celebrate without fear

The annual gathering at Koovagam is rooted in an ancient poem. Five trans attendees talk about what the event means to them in light of a controversial change to the country’s gender recognition law

The Guardian - UK

Transgender MSP applies for visa renewal to ensure they can work in UK

Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan, elected last week, will apply for a graduate visa, and later a global talent visa.

Evening Standard

Non-binary Indian on student visa elected to Scottish Parliament

A non-binary transgender Indian national, Q Manivannan, has been elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) on a student visa. This historic win marks the first time a foreign citizen without permanent residency has held such a position. Manivannan's election has drawn controversy, with debates arising over their…

The Times of India

Who is Q Manivannan? Tamil Nadu-born trans immigrant without permanent UK residency elected to Scottish Parliament

An Indian-origin transgender politician, Q Manivannan, has been elected to the Scottish Parliament despite not holding permanent residency or British citizenship in the UK, a development that has sparked debate and online backlash in Britain.

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11 Big SCOTUS Cases That Will Be Decided Soon

From immigration and guns to executive power, transgender athletes, and mail-in ballots, these are the Supreme Court cases to watch out for in May and June.

Reason

US Air Force Doctor Assures Staff Not To Fear Lawsuits Over Sex Changes Done On Minors

A senior Air Force doctor reassures military medics of legal protection for performing gender-reassignment procedures on minors, following policy changes under the Biden administration.

International Business Times UK

Federal investigation into Smith College probes whether transgender students can attend women’s schools – challenging the evolving mission of women’s education

Within the past decade, most women’s colleges in the United States – including Smith College, a liberal arts college in Northampton, Massachusetts – have expanded their admissions policies, allowing transgender students to also attend. Many of these policies allow transgender women to apply, while policies for transgender men and nonbinary…

The Conversation

Donald Trump Faces Backlash After Making 'Deeply Inappropriate' Remarks to Children

Donald Trump is under fire for delivering graphic, misleading and highly political remarks about Iran, transgender athletes and the 2020 election in front of schoolchildren at the White House.

International Business Times UK

Jimmy Kimmel skewers Donald Trump’s bizarre Oval Office remarks to children: ‘Very normal’

Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump's remarks to children in the Oval Office after the US president ranted about transgender rights and “men in women’s sports."

The Independent UK

Trump asks child if he thinks he could beat him in a fight after rant about transgender weightlifter

Donald Trump ranted about transgender people in sports to youngsters during an Oval Office event to relaunch the presidential fitness test.

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Opens Federal Probe Into Smith College Over Trans Student Admissions

Smith College, one of the nation's best-known women's colleges, is facing a federal civil rights investigation over its policy allowing transgender women to enroll, opening a new front in the Trump administration's broader effort to redefine Title IX protections around biological sex.

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The Guardian - US

Trump administration investigates Smith College for admitting transgender women

Civil rights inquiry claims policy may breach Title IX as administration escalates attacks on trans rights

The Independent UK

Transgender darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven says ban from women’s events brings back childhood trauma

The Darts Regulatory Authority (DRA) changed its rules last month, meaning transgender women can no longer participate in women’s events

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Aaron Rose Philip Making History as the First Trans Disabled Model at the Met Gala

Aaron Rose Philip is the first Black transgender model with cerebral palsy to appear at the 2023 Met Gala. From her Bronx roots to breaking industry barriers, she redefines representation and accessibility.

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One Night Marriage, Next Day Mourning Why?

In a quiet village of Koovagam, something extraordinary unfolds every year. Thousands arrive from across the country. Music echoes through the streets Brides dress in silk, gold, and flowers. For one night, it feels like a celebration of love and belonging. But by morning everything changes. Bangles are broken. Sindoor…

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Evening Standard

Graham Linehan has conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned

Father Ted co-creator wins appeal against conviction for damaging mobile belonging to activist Sophia Brooks

The Independent UK

Non-binary Russian Doll actor sues NYC hotel after being ‘forcibly removed’ from women’s restroom

Exclusive: Wesley Han, who is known for portraying both male and female characters, speaks out, telling The Independent, ‘This was New York City – if there’s anywhere in the world where you can pee in peace, surely it was here?’

The Independent UK

Six transgender residents sue Idaho after state criminalizes use of bathrooms

Idaho is among at least 19 states with laws restricting transgender individuals from using bathrooms and changing rooms aligned with their gender in schools and, in some cases, other public spaces

Reason

Court: No Rule That "a Transgender Parent Should Not Be Awarded Tiebreaking Authority over a Cisgender Parent on Matters of Gender Identity and Expression"

An excerpt from Turner v. Abelle-Kiser, decided Tuesday by the Maryland Appellate Court (Judge Douglas Nazarian, joined by Chief Judge… The post Court: No Rule That "a Transgender Parent Should Not Be Awarded Tiebreaking Authority over a Cisgender Parent on Matters of Gender Identity and Expression" appeared first on Reason.com.

Newslaundry

From rights to red tape: India’s transgender law amendment

“Only I knew what I felt, trapped in a body I did not recognise or feel at home in,” says Ayaan, a 24-year-old transman. In 2016, his parents took him to consult a doctor in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, who tried to counsel his family of his need for support, hormone-replacement…

The Independent UK

Trump admin’s proposed new gun rule will make it harder for trans people to buy firearms

Proposed new rules would allow the federal government to compile lists of trans firearm buyers — and leave them in a ‘Catch-22’, gun rights advocates tell Io Dodds

The Mary Sue

Billy Batson Would Continue to Be Disappointed in Zachary Levi, Who Aligned Himself with J.K. Rowling

Zachary Levi has made headlines a number of times over the past few years… and it hasn’t always been a result of his work as an actor. He’s bizarrely crashed out over his future as DC’s Shazam! on Instagram Live, thrown his support behind Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump,…

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