Lee Hurley
Journalist. NUJ member. Artist. Trans. He/him. Usually found saying 'but that's not true!'
‘Trans panic’ accepted by UK judge despite also confirming hate crime
A UK judge has seemingly accepted a ‘trans panic’ defence from a man who seriously assaulted a trans woman in a hotel room, admitting...
Transgender women can now apply for Miss Costa Rica 2023
Transgender women can now participate in Miss Costa Rica 2023, reflecting the societal demand for diversity, equity, and social inclusion in beauty pageants.
Bud Light gives in to anti-trans terrorism
Bud Light faced bomb threats after sending a personalised can of beer to trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney, eventually caving to right-wing pressure.
Riley Gaines is the ‘selfish’ one, not Lia Thomas
Riley Gaines thinks Lia Thomas is ‘selfish’ for wanting to compete in women’s swimming but I think Gaines is the selfish one, trying to make a name for herself out of the water because she’s not good enough in it.
Trans news roundup 18 April 2023
Weekly roundup on transgender issues, including music stars' clash, sports controversies, government guidelines, and activism across the globe.
Belfast tells Posie Parker ‘Trans Joy!’
Posie Parker's anti-trans rally in Belfast faces larger counter-protest; group refused service in pubs due to offensive behaviour.
Trans news roundup 11 April 2023
Here's a quick spin through some trans news that's making the headlines around the world.
The Times’ hypocrisy: Testosterone for cis women a “Life-Changer” but poison for trans people?
Times' hypocrisy: praises testosterone patch for menopausal women, yet demonises its use for trans people. Question media's double standards.
Delhi pushed to provide better living conditions and welfare support for transgender people
DCW pushes for better transgender living conditions; only 76 identity certificates issued in Delhi in 3 years, despite over 4,200 trans people in 2011 census.
Rosie Duffield’s Times trans article, Labour and Policy Exchange
Rosie Duffield has so many complaints about her transphobia that Labour allegedly has an email folder dedicated to her alone. With staffers reportedly instructed...