Lee Hurley
Journalist. NUJ member. Artist. Trans. He/him. Usually found saying 'but that's not true!'
Trans Bites: Issue 1 June 2023
Hello, and welcome to Trans Bites, the newsletter that alerts you to the big stories affecting trans people in the UK today that the UK national media don't want to tell you about.
Gender neutral toilets at The Mail and sanitary products in the men’s at The...
The Mail love nothing more than to scream about the horrors that will unfold should an establishment offer gender neutral toilets.
Exclusive: Guardian writers and editor set up group to make Guardian more transphobic
A group of senior writers and editors at The Guardian met as part of the company’s ‘Diversity and Inclusion Week’ to discuss pushing gender-critical narratives 'fearlessly,' with the paper's anti-trans slant clearly not enough for them.
‘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.