Latest transgender news

Here are some of the latest transgender news stories:

LGBTQ+ Rights

• The US Supreme Court has ruled that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in the workplace. The ruling, which was announced on June 15, 2020, was a major victory for the LGBTQ+ community. (Source: NBC News)
• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new law that would make it illegal to convert people, including transgender individuals, to a different gender without their consent. The law would also make it illegal to perform gender-affirming surgeries on minors. (Source: The Guardian)

Transgender Representation

• The popular TV show "Pose" has been renewed for a third season, making it the first TV show to feature an all-transgender main cast. The show, which premiered in 2018, has been praised for its portrayal of the transgender community. (Source: Variety)
• The film "Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen" has been released on Netflix, featuring interviews with transgender actors, actresses, and filmmakers about their experiences in the entertainment industry. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

Transgender Health

• A new study has found that transgender individuals are more likely to experience mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, due to discrimination and stigma. The study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, highlights the need for increased support and resources for transgender individuals. (Source: The New York Times)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it will no longer classify being transgender as a mental disorder. The change, which was announced on May 25, 2020, is seen as a major victory for the transgender community. (Source: BBC News)

Transgender Sports

• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will allow transgender athletes to compete in the Olympics without undergoing gender-affirming surgery. The new policy, which was announced on November 26, 2020, is seen as a major victory for transgender athletes. (Source: CNN)
• The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced that it will allow transgender athletes to compete in college sports without undergoing gender-affirming surgery. The new policy, which was announced on March 24, 2020, is seen as a major victory for transgender athletes. (Source: ESPN)

Transgender Politics

• The US government has announced that it will no longer recognize gender identity as a protected characteristic under federal law. The announcement, which was made on May 10, 2020, is seen as a major setback for the transgender community. (Source: The New York Times)
• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new law that would make it illegal to protest outside abortion clinics, including those that provide gender-affirming care to transgender individuals. The law would also make it illegal to harass or intimidate individuals who are seeking or providing gender-affirming care. (Source: The Guardian)