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March 31, 2022

Trans cyclist Emily Bridges barred from major championship in last-minute U-turn

Trans cyclist Emily Bridges has been blocked from participating in the women’s British National Omnium Championships after the world governing body of cycling ruled her ineligible. Bridges came out publicly as trans in October 2020, and she raced against men last year as British Cycling’s policy stipulates that trans...

March 31, 2022

Lizzo announces her own shapewear brand ‘Yitty’ that’s ‘revolutionary and size-inclusive’

Lizzo is launching a “revolutionary new shapewear brand” named Yitty that’s designed for every body. The label, created by the pop star, is in partnership with Fabletics and is described as “no-shame, smile-inducing and size-inclusive”. The new brand will launch on 12 April at yitty.com and...

March 31, 2022

Lizzo announces her own shapewear brand ‘Yitty’ that’s ‘revolutionary and size-inclusive’

March 31, 2022

Raven-Symoné asks why there’s no ‘Don’t Say Straight’ bill while defending LGBT+ families

Raven-Symoné is still rallying against Florida’s controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law. The That’s So Raven star has been vocal about her opposition to the hateful legislation, walking off the set of sequel series Raven’s Home to protest it shortly before it was signed into law by Republican...

March 31, 2022

How a forgotten legal squabble defined ‘legal sex’ and set the course of trans rights for decades

The 1970 case of Corbett vs Corbett began as a property dispute between former spouses – the sort of mundane occurrence that fills courtrooms every day. Yet its influence would extend farther than any of the parties involved could have foreseen. Its unintended consequences brought the category of ‘legal sex’...

March 31, 2022

Oscars host Wanda Sykes weighs in on Will Smith slap row: ‘I’m still traumatised’

Oscars co-host Wanda Sykes said she “physically felt ill” when Will Smith hit Chris Rock. The comedian reflected on the surreal altercation that took place between Smith and Rock during the Oscars in an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday (31 March). Sykes, 58, told DeGeneres that she felt...

March 31, 2022

US’ only non-binary state lawmaker opens up about death threats as governor attacks trans rights

Oklahoma representative Mauree Turner gave an emotional call for unity after the state’s governor signed a trans sports ban into law. Republican Kevin Stitt has made law a ban on trans women and girls competing on sports teams that align with their gender identity in public schools and higher education institutions....

March 31, 2022

14 unique gifts for the asexual in your life including t-shirts, pins and phone cases

International Asexuality Day takes place on 6 April, to raise awareness of and celebrate those on the ace spectrum. The day aims to highlight the discrimination faced by asexual people, while also educating others about asexuality. The asexual Pride flag is represented by black, grey, white and purple stripes and is a way...

March 31, 2022

‘Cowardly’ Republican governors sign anti-trans bills into law on eve of Trans Day of Visibility

Republican governors in Arizona and Oklahoma have signed a slate of anti-trans bills into law. On Wednesday (30 March), Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt signed a law banning trans women and girls from competing on sports teams that align with their gender identity. The ban covers publicly-funded K-12 schools and higher...

March 31, 2022

Trans Day of Visibility: Lilly Wachowski and Margaret Atwood lead celebrations in moving videos

Lilly Wachowski, Hope Giselle, Margaret Atwood, Miriam Margolyes and more star in a powerful pair of videos that mark Trans Day of Visibility. March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility – a day of focus, love and support for trans people and issues. One in which our community actively stands defiant and visible against all of...