Trans news roundup 11 April 2023
Here's a quick spin through some trans news that's making the headlines around the world.
‘Again Again’; a queer sci-fi film from Mia Moore & Alexa Feeney
Again Again is currently running a campaign to crowdfund for its production. It is written and directed by Mia Moore & Alexa Feeney, who I spoke to about the queer sci-fi film hopefully coming to screens soon!
Oklahoma Trans Community unites at State Capitol to protest surgery restrictions
On February 6, 2023, over 150 Trans Lives Matter activists gathered at the Oklahoma State Capitol building to protest against a new bill that would restrict access to gender-affirming surgery for minors.
This article was originally about a trans rights protest – but now it’s...
Under this government, every day existing a trans person is a trans rights protest, a protest that we will live our lives, be our true selves, and never give up despite their attacks on us writes Owen Hurcum
Trans as a biological condition; TransLucent apologises
TransLucent, formerly Steph's Place, announced on Sunday it would be publishing an article regarding being "trans as a biological condition". Which generated a lot of discourse within the trans community.
Germany consider legal action over FIFA OneLove armband ban
The German Football Association (DFB) are considering taking legal action against FIFA after the sport's governing body banned teams from wearing a OneLove captain's armband.
LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund awards Trans Writes incredible £5,000 grant
Trans Writes is to receive £5,000 in grant funding thanks to LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund via LGBT+ Consortium and The National Lottery Community Fund. Money which will ensure we can continue to source amazing trans-led content for a whole year.
Genspect used my profile in their propaganda
Genspect, a controversial org targeting support for transgender youth, have now taken aim at me personally via a screenshot of my profile in their propaganda.
Eden House; Trans Rescue’s safe haven in Kenya attacked, two women injured
Trans Rescue are an organisation who help trans people escape situations and countries where they are not safe. Sadly, their safe haven for trans people, Eden House, was attacked on September 6th during the night.
Cloudflare finally drops cyberstalking site citing ‘imminent’ threat to life
The ongoing campaign to deplatform cyberstalking website Kiwi Farms led by Clara Sorrenti has had a major success. Cloudflare, who offered security services to the site, have now dropped their protection for it which saw the site go offline for some time.