Vatican approves transgender baptisms and godparent roles with conditions
In a landmark decision, the Vatican has declared that transgender people are eligible for baptism and can serve as godparents in the Catholic Church,...
Law 111: Japan’s trans sterilisation now unconstitutional, Supreme Court rules
In order to change their gender marker Japanese people have had to submit to trans sterilisation via Law 111. However a recent Supreme Court ruling has found this to be unconstitutional, covering this momentous change for Japanese trans people, Mako Nakajima writes;
Britain’s descent into fascism continues
Drug testing women who have lost pregnancies to see if they have taken abortion pills, strip searching children, increasing surveillance in schools, arresting protestors, front page after front page telling us to hate, hate, hate those who need help, the UK is in serious trouble.
NHS England’s proposal to ban puberty blockers for trans youth
NHS England (NHSE) is holding a public consultation on a proposal to ban puberty blockers for transgender children. The consultation is open until November 1st. This article will explain the proposal in some detail with the aim of providing guidance for respondents. It will also explain the general context of NHSE’s treatment of trans patients so allies and activists who are not up to speed on the situation in the UK can understand what is happening and what must be done.
JK Rowling should go to prison; inside propaganda
The anti-trans crusade wages on in the media with multiple different talk shows having shimed in to debate whether JK Rowling should go to prison. This following a misleading story in the Daily Mail.
England Free Speech Chief ‘not interested’ in ‘culture wars’
Arif Ahmed, the new OfS director for free speech, emphasises neutrality in his role. We analyse the potential impact on the trans community and academic freedom in England.
Plan for NHS to exclude trans women likely won’t happen; but it doesn’t need...
The media erupted in a flurry this week as Health Secretary Steve Barclay announced his intention for the NHS to exclude trans women from female wards. Understandably, this has shocked and concerned the trans community.
Billie Bust Up’s queer music rhythm combat is stuck in my head!
"At its core, Billie Bust Up seems to be a fairly simple 3D mascot platformer. Levels involve jumping across platforms, collecting collectables, and navigating throughout environments. It is however when you reach one of the game’s boss fights that the game’s strengths really start to shine through." Laura Kate Dale writes;
BBC attempt to launder reputation of Graham Linehan
The former comedy writer turned keyboard warrior has had a gig cancelled prompting a write-up where the BBC attempt to launder reputation of horrific bigot, Graham Linehan.
Justin Webb lied, the BBC did not cut ties with Stonewall over suicide statistics
Justin Webb of BBC Radio 4 recently posted on Twitter regarding the BBC's decision to back out of Stonewall's Diversity Champions and Workplace Equality Index Schemes. He claimed that the BBC and "responsible organisations" cut ties with Stonewall over claims they had made in a 2017 School Report. The BBC response to a Freedom of Information request I sent does not corroborate this.