TRANS RIGHTS
This Dad’s Emotional Defense of His Trans Daughter’s Rights Is Going Viral
“As a parent, the one thing we cannot do, the one thing, is silence our child’s spirit,” Brandon Boulware told the Missouri state Legislature.
Trans Activists in Spain Are on Hunger Strike for Self-Identification
They aim to push through legislation that allows trans people to self-identify without a medical diagnosis.
My Dysphoria Anxiety Still Crops Up at the Weirdest Moments
We need to address the psychological impact of being marginalized, to stop dismissing it as a result of individual weakness or as merely a symptom of systemic inequality.
How England Became an ‘Alarming’ Outlier in Its Treatment of Trans Children
VICE World News speaks to medical professionals from around the world about the regression of trans rights in England and Wales.
Is India’s Government Really Working for Transgender Rights?
The recent news of a gay prince and 50 transgender people joining the ruling party turned out to be fake.
'I Feel Privileged to Be Trans' – 5 Writers on What Trans Joy Means to Them
In honour of the first Trans Day of Joy from grassroots organisation We Exist, we asked five writers and performers to define the phrase.
A GOP Senator Just Compared Trans Health Care to ‘Genital Mutilation’
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul used the Senate confirmation hearing for Dr. Rachel Levine to falsely compare gender-affirming treatment for kids to genital mutilation.
‘We’re in the Wild West Now’: Activists Fear for Trans Rights After Brexit
LGBTQ activists warn of a loss of trans rights protections mandated by European courts, as well as a dangerous anti-trans cultural shift.
UK Government Accused of Reigniting ‘Culture War’ Over Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
The UK government has extended the deadline on a consultation over public toilets, leaving many trans organisations concerned over its implications.
Transgender Healthcare Is at Breaking Point In This Corner of Europe
Northern Ireland only has one Gender Identity Clinic, which has a backlog and a lengthy waiting list.
How Rio's Trans Community Defeated Right Wing Leaders and Saved a Shelter
Violence against the LGBTQ community in Brazil has risen during the pandemic, but the residents of Casa Nem have now found a new, permanent home.
States Are Gearing Up to Attack Trans Kids' Rights in 2021
Legislation introduced in 13 states is mainly focused on cracking down on health care for trans children.