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Europe 4 years ago

French first lady sues over claims she was transgender

A first hearing has been set for June 15 in Paris for civil proceedings that claim a violation of privacy and fundamental personal rights, and illicit use of her image.

Community 4 years ago

Harrowing times: the challenges facing Yogyakarta’s trans women's crisis center

Rully Mallay has made a name for herself as Yogyakarta’s premiere transgender activist.

Community 4 years ago

UK school drops J.K. Rowling name amid trans row

A British school has dropped J.K. Rowling's name from one of its houses because of the Harry Potter author's controversial views on transgender issues.

People 4 years ago

Transgender doctor and Instagram star fights bigotry

Despite the fact that the vast majority of Indians worship Hindu gods who routinely shape-shift from male to female, the transgender community is largely exiled to the margins of society, with many forced to take up begging or sex work.

People 4 years ago

J.K. Rowling reveals death threats over transgender row

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling said she had received a flood of death threats, as she slammed three transgender rights activists who posted her home address on Twitter.

Academia 4 years ago

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[Obituary] Rev. Stephen Suleeman: Standing for LGBTIQ affirmation

The Reverend Stephen Suleeman died on Nov. 8, 2021, leaving behind a theological legacy that extended welcoming arms to bring LGBTIQ people into the fold while expanding the inclusiveness of the JTS curriculum.

Entertainment 4 years ago

Audiences grow for diverse TV but Latino, trans creators ignored: report

Audiences for more diverse television shows have grown during the pandemic, but Latino actors and writers remain underrepresented and transgender actors are "virtually absent," says new study.

People 4 years ago

Dave Chappelle embraces being cancelled in transgender row

The stand-up has thumbed his nose at critics who accuse him of transphobia, telling a packed Los Angeles performance: "If this is what being canceled is like, I love it."

SE Asia 4 years ago

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Thailand considers deportation of Malaysian transgender entrepreneur

Cosmetics company owner Nur Sajat, as she prefers to be known, fled from Malaysia this year. Thai police confirmed that Sajat was arrested this month and was found guilty by a court of illegal entry and subsequently released on bail.