Transgender woman who was attacked in viral video found dead in Texas
Muhlaysia Booker was pronounced dead at the scene and died from “homicidal violence,” authorities said. Continue reading
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Snapchat’s gender-swapping filter has transgender people conflicted
Some experts say the app’s filter may be meaningful for youths reckoning with gender identity. Continue reading
Trump’s transgender military ban goes into effect
Advocates say the new policy would force trans military members to choose between transition and their job and result in increased stigma and mental health issues. Continue reading
Attack on transgender woman at Paris rally prompts investigation
The incident took place outside a Paris subway station during a rally against outgoing Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Sunday, media reports said. Continue reading
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal rules in favour of transgender politician
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Morgane Oger was the first person who identified as transgender to run for election in B.C.’s legislature. Continue reading
3rd option for designating sex on Saskatchewan driver’s licence added
Customers have the option to designate their sex on Saskatchewan-issued driver’s licence or photo ID with a non-gendered option by indicating X. Continue reading
‘Love and comfort’: B.C. moms of transgender kids seek to support, inspire with new podcast
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
In the new podcast series, Ruby and Lucy tackle topics around ideas of “coming out” to family and friends, using the bathroom at school and taking their kids for their first haircut. Continue reading
Trans sportswomen hit back at tennis ace Martina Navratilova’s ‘cheating’ comments
Trans sportswomen hit back at Martina Navratilova, after the tennis champion said “its insane and it’s cheating” for transgender women to be allowed to compete in women’s sport. Continue reading
Louisville mom celebrates 20-year-old transgender son with gender reveal photo shoot
“I wanted a new family photo with Adrian as his true gender,” Lundberg Green told Global News. Continue reading
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Closing arguments underway in Ontario sex-ed curriculum challenge
They say the tribunal should also order the Progressive Conservative government to ensure any new curriculum is compliant with Ontario’s human rights code. Continue reading