He murdered a woman. A court overturned his conviction because the victim was trans.
A Tennessee appellate court overturned Samuel Ward Jr.'s conviction for the murder of Paris Lee, a 36-year-old Black transgender woman, ruling that Ward should…
Sam Forstag refuses to throw trans people under the bus
In a toss-up congressional race in Montana's 1st District, Democratic candidate Sam Forstag refused to take an anti-trans stance when pressed in a debate,…
'Cyclone': the Hong Kong indie that kept Tony Leung awake
Cyclone is a Hong Kong independent film directed by Philip Yung, co-written with trans activist Annabelle Lee Ka-yee, that follows Chiu Fung, a trans woman…
South Carolina Democrat fights back after anti-trans attacks
Dr Annie Andrews, the Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina, released an ad distancing herself from trans rights after Republican attacks framed her as…
Baltimore Police release sketch in killing of Sophie Lee
Baltimore police have released a sketch of a person wanted in connection with the killing of Sophie Lee, a transgender woman shot on North Calvert Street on 11…
Inclusive care of trans and non-binary patients
The BMA has published guidance on inclusive care for trans and non-binary patients, affirming their right to dignified, discrimination-free healthcare and…
Annie Andrews holds the line on trans rights, at a cost
Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews is under sustained attack in South Carolina for her record supporting gender-affirming care for trans youth. Her…
BBC blurs 'Protect The Dolls' trans rights slogan on Strictly Come Dancing
The BBC edited out the 'Protect the Dolls' trans rights slogan from a T-shirt worn by actor Bethany Antonia during Strictly Come Dancing rehearsal footage,…
Oregon retreats from enforcing landmark trans health care coverage mandate
When even Oregon blinks, it is worth asking what a mandate is actually worth if no one enforces it, and what trans people are supposed to do when the state…
Daughters of the American Revolution axes chapter that challenged transgender membership
The Daughters of the American Revolution voted on 10 October 2026 to disband its Martha Laird Chapter in Texas after finding that chapter officers had used the…
These state supreme court races could decide trans rights
State supreme court races in 2026 will determine whether trans teenagers can access gender-affirming care, whether abortion protections survive, and how far…
When trans existence becomes a debate format, someone always pays
Big Brother UK aired a conversation about trans rights, pronouns, and bathrooms that drew widespread criticism after housemates made comments widely described…