News Politics
High Court in India rules that trans women are legally women
"A trans woman, born male and later transitioning to female, is legally entitled to recognition as a woman," says Indian law
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News Pride
Drag Race legend Jiggly Caliente among trans icons to be honoured at Stonewall Inn
Seven transgender icons have been inducted into the National LGBTQ Wall of Honour at the historic Stonewall Inn today
Culture Film & TV
Nadia Whittome urges MPs to ‘listen’ as 900 attend mass lobby in Westminster over trans rights (EXCLUSIVE)
The largest LGBTQ lobby in parliamentary history, followed closely by the campaign against Section 28 in the late 1980s, was also attended by 'Foundations' singer Kate Nash and Drag Race star Bimini
Culture Sexuality
Bad Habit’s Alana S. Portero on Love, Language and Trans Survival (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish trans woman Alana S. Portero has captivated the world with her stunning debut novel Bad Habit, one of the most talked-about books of the year.
Culture Film & TV
Pedro Pascal speaks on viral JK Rowling comment declaring: ‘Bullies make me f***ing sick’
"It's a situation that deserves the utmost elegance so that something can actually happen," said Pedro
Culture Film & TV
Elliot Page joins production of documentary about Drag Race star Peppermint
Peppermint shared that the film has been nearly a decade in the making and aims to portray “something more honest and personal"
News Politics
Kate Nash to join record-breaking trans+ lobby in London against government’s bathroom ban (EXCLUSIVE)
"Transphobia is not feminism," said Kate ahead of the gathering, which starts at Central Lobby, Palace of Westminster in London from 1-4pm
News Pride
Drag Race star Lexi Love reflects on Trump’s ‘chilling’ effect on corporations and Pride (EXCLUSIVE)
“The influence of this administration has had a chilling effect on corporate behaviour," Lexi tells Attitude
Culture Scene
Heartstopper star Bel Priestley laments dating as a trans woman: ‘People still think you’re gay’
Priestley said that the reality for trans women is that "people don’t want to date you or don’t want to be seen out with you”
News Politics
Trans+ legal experts warn Supreme Court ruling could breach human rights as 60+ attend Parliament briefing
Chaired by Jess O’Thomson from Trans Solidarity Alliance and the University of Leeds, the panel was attended by MPs, Lords and parliamentary staff
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Russell Tovey gets ‘visibly emotional’ discussing trans rights and court ruling on word ‘woman’
"The transphobia is horrific"
Main Stories
Trans+ History Week: 6 lesser-known trans people through history you should know about
From the Roman Empire to eighteenth-century Europe to the mid-1970s Gay Liberation, history has demonstrated time and time again that trans people have always existed long before the word ‘trans’ was even part of our vocabulary
News Politics
Trans rights protest in Parliament Square, London this Saturday: Get the details here
Protestors will meet at 1pm tomorrow as organisers say: "Please reach out to everyone you know"
News Politics
Trans activists climb The Daily Telegraph building in protest of media hostility
The protest follows news of the UK Supreme Court ruling yesterday that the term ‘woman’ in UK law refers only to ‘biological women’
News World
Ireland, Germany, Finland and more issue official travel advice to trans citizens visiting the US
Citizens of countries including Portugal and the Netherlands have been advised to mark themselves as the gender they were assigned at birth
Life Film & TV
The UK’s first trans football club takes centre stage in inspiring new documentary – and it’s streaming for free now
'We'll Go Down in History', a doc about TRUK United, is a "testament to the power of community, the fight for inclusion, and the individuals creating spaces for others" writes directors Cameron Richards & Charlie Tidmas for Attitude
News UK
NHS to conduct £10 million puberty blockers trial
Under the trial, young people, with the agreement of their parents, will be given puberty suppressing hormones for a period of two years
Culture Music
Marlon Wayans blasts Soulja Boy over anti-trans remarks about son: ‘He ain’t been relevant since 2007’
The pair have been feuding since Wayans criticised Soulja Boy's decision to perform at an event honouring Donald Trump
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New poll shows anti-trans sentiment is steadily growing in UK
The research revealed even in sectors that usually lean more progressive, like women and young people, attitudes have worsened
Culture Film & TV
Laverne Cox reacts to Trump administration’s attacks on trans people: ‘I’m not going anywhere’
"Trans people are not the reason you can’t buy a house or your rent’s too high," Cox said in an appearance on The View