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May 29, 2022

New Yorkers can now choose X gender markers on state IDs in ‘significant milestone’

Non-binary New Yorkers will now be able to have state identification cards with an X gender marker on them – a simple but seismic step forward. New York governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday (27 May) that driver’s licences, learner permits and non-driver ID cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices...

May 29, 2022

Donald Trump ridiculed for saying teachers shouldn’t ‘teach transgender’ to kids

Former US president Donald Trump – clearly with nothing better to do – has once again attacked trans people at a hate-filled rally. During a 90-minute speech at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, Wyoming, Trump read from the usual Trump script: attacking critical race theory, the 6 January attack and his, er, his thinning...

May 29, 2022

Donald Trump ridiculed for saying teachers shouldn’t ‘teach transgender’ to kids

May 29, 2022

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos defends ‘thoughtful and smart’ Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has defended Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle’s anti-trans comedy sets, saying comedians have to “cross the line”. Sarandos, 57, said the streaming service didn’t flinch when it came to supporting Chappelle, who referred to himself as being on “Team TERF”...

May 29, 2022

Trans cyclist forced to defend herself after winning race fair and square: ‘I followed the rules’

Trans cyclist Maxine Yates is under investigation by British Cycling, despite winning her race fair and square, after complaints were lodged by fellow racers. Yates won the women’s 19-plus category in British Cycling’s downhill national series in Fort William earlier this month, competing in the so-called...

May 29, 2022

Meet the non-binary runner taking fight for equality in athletics worldwide after historic win

Cal Calamia felt a rush of emotion when they became the first person to win in the non-binary category at San Francisco’s historic Bay to Breakers race. It was a history-making moment, but it didn’t happen without a fight. Cal registered for the race as non-binary, but they later discovered that there would be...

May 29, 2022

As a non-binary transracial adoptee, I’m forever grateful for my chosen queer family

May 29, 2022

Cyclist Emily Bridges says trans women are the ‘punching bags’ in a relentless ‘culture war’

Cyclist Emily Bridges has called on LGBTQ+ allies to speak out and use their voice as trans women continue to be the “punching bag” of society. It comes after she was blocked from participating in the women’s British National Omnium Championships in March after the world governing body of cycling, he...

May 29, 2022

Brave doctor becomes ‘first’ Qatari to publicly come out as gay

A doctor has become the “first” known Qatari to publicly come out as gay – and he’s now seeking asylum in the US. Nas Mohamed, a 35-year-old physician living in San Fransico, California, left behind a life in Qatar where he hid who he was in fear of persecution. Done with being “anonymous”,...

May 29, 2022

John Waters on talking penises, tickle sex and why everyone takes themselves too seriously

You would be forgiven for thinking that, by now, John Waters wouldn’t really care what people think of him. Over the course of a long, illustrious career, Waters has directed cult classics such as Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. He has also toured the world, written books, and he’s won admiration and...