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Trans

Yet another study shows gender-affirming care leads to better, long-lasting mental health for trans youth
Trans Health

Yet another study shows gender-affirming care leads to better, long-lasting mental health for trans youth

Participants of the study showed increased life satisfaction, decreased anxiety and depression

By Claire Forth
Data shows huge increase in trans hate crimes across Scotland in past decade
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Data shows huge increase in trans hate crimes across Scotland in past decade

This latest data comes at the heels of the U.K. government’s decision to block the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform bill

By Diamond Yao
Forcibly outing trans kids is dangerous
Power

Forcibly outing trans kids is dangerous

OPINION: When schools are required to disclose a child’s trans identity, they prioritize parents over students’ well-being

By Katelyn Burns
Montreal trans activist was a key organizer of a recent protest at McGill
Activism

Montreal trans activist was a key organizer of a recent protest at McGill

Celeste Trianon talks youth activism, trans rights and and what lies ahead

By Ashlynn Chand
The lasting impact of Mira Bellwether’s zine, ‘Fucking Trans Women’
Love & Sex

The lasting impact of Mira Bellwether’s zine, ‘Fucking Trans Women’

Bellwether passed away in December, but her legacy lives on through her work

By Kai Cheng Thom
Trans women who stop hormones are still fertile, according to a new study
Reproductive Health

Trans women who stop hormones are still fertile, according to a new study

Scientists hope the findings may change the political conversation around hormone therapy for trans youth

By V.S. Wells
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Two-Spirit NDP MP Blake Desjarlais on trans rights, oil and gas companies, diversity and inclusion work and more
Politics

Two-Spirit NDP MP Blake Desjarlais on trans rights, oil and gas companies, diversity and inclusion work and more

Catching up with Desjarlais on his—very busy—first year in Parliament

By Dale Smith
As Republican-led statehouses continue to attack trans rights, some blue states are fighting back
Politics

As Republican-led statehouses continue to attack trans rights, some blue states are fighting back

Sanctuary state bills and bureaucratic improvements to name changes or gender marker updates are appearing in states like California and Illinois

By V.S. Wells
These queer organizations are providing free binders to people in New Brunswick
Identity

These queer organizations are providing free binders to people in New Brunswick

While chest binders can reduce gender dysphoria, they can be expensive and difficult to access in more rural areas

By Maddy Mahoney
Unpacking ‘gender exploratory therapy,’ a new form of conversion therapy
Trans Health

Unpacking ‘gender exploratory therapy,’ a new form of conversion therapy

The practice is sold as supportive care—but in reality, it’s used to delay transition until a person no longer identifies as trans

By Erin Reed
An ex-Mormon is believed to be the first in her rural Utah county to legally affirm her name and gender
Identity

An ex-Mormon is believed to be the first in her rural Utah county to legally affirm her name and gender

“I feel like I’m finally coming of age at 33”

By Jackie Richardson
World Boxing Council will introduce trans boxer categories
Sports

World Boxing Council will introduce trans boxer categories

The new regulations have been met with criticism from trans athletes, who say they are discriminatory

By Diamond Yao
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England and Wales’ census records trans and queer populations for the first time ever
Identity

England and Wales’ census records trans and queer populations for the first time ever

According to the data polled, 0.5 percent of people aged 15 or older identify as a gender different to their sex as registered at birth, and 3.2 percent identify as a sexual orientation other than straight

By Ursula Muñoz S.
A new Arizona bill that could force teachers to misgender trans students kicks off a new year of anti-trans legislation
Education

A new Arizona bill that could force teachers to misgender trans students kicks off a new year of anti-trans legislation

Senate Bill 1001 would also allow school workers to misgender trans students, teachers or other staff with no recourse

By V.S. Wells
Vancouver’s Billy Nguyen is paving the way for non-binary chefs in Canada
TV & Film

Vancouver’s Billy Nguyen is paving the way for non-binary chefs in Canada

The “Top Chef Canada” alum’s pop-up concepts are generating buzz

By Dan Clapson
A U.S. court ruled to uphold the rights of trans athletes. Will the verdict stick?
Sports

A U.S. court ruled to uphold the rights of trans athletes. Will the verdict stick?

OPINION: The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision is a huge victory but the future of trans athletes remains uncertain

By Katelyn Burns
Trans Sask releases the first detailed look at the province’s trans community
Identity

Trans Sask releases the first detailed look at the province’s trans community

A trans-led research team spent a year compiling data from hundreds of survey responses

By V.S. Wells
This Texas ‘mama bear’ is fighting hateful policies to protect trans kids across the U.S. 
Activism

This Texas ‘mama bear’ is fighting hateful policies to protect trans kids across the U.S. 

Amber Briggle is suing Governor Greg Abbott to protect her son and others

By Cam Smith
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