TRANS RIGHTS
Staff Are Quitting Britain's Equality Watchdog the EHRC Due to ‘Transphobia’
Dismayed current and ex-staffers told VICE World News an “anti-LGBT” culture has taken over the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Britain’s Equalities Watchdog Met Privately With Anti-Trans Groups
Exclusive: Leaked emails and documents obtained by VICE World News show how senior leaders at the Equality and Human Rights Commission worked to erase trans rights.
Why We Need Gender-Inclusive Terms for 'Father' and 'Mother'
As a trans dad, I know these words matter—and that LGBTQ, adoptive, and donor-conceived families are as real as any other kind.
‘Unacceptable’: MPs Slam UK Approach to Gender Recognition
A new report from the Conservative-led Women and Equalities Committee says delays to potential reforms had caused “real distress” and “exacerbate[d] tensions.”
UK Supreme Court Rules Against Gender-Neutral Passports
Campaigner Christie Elan-Cane says “this is not the end” and will now take their fight to the European Court of Human Rights.
‘Humiliated but Determined’: Pro-Trans UK Doctor Suspended for ‘Insulting’ Tweets
Adrian Harrop will be suspended for a month after sending “offensive” tweets to people who opposed his views on trans rights. He told VICE World News he was relieved to be able to still have a career, and determined to continue to provide trans healthcare
GOP Official Says Straight People Are ‘Superior’ to Gay People
“If homosexuality is of God, what purpose does it serve? What does it make?” asked Mark Robinson, North Carolina’s lieutenant governor.
British Doctor’s Career Could be Ended By Tweets Defending Trans Rights
Dr Adrian Harrop, a 34-year-old GP based in Liverpool, told VICE World News he believes he was the victim of an “organised and orchestrated” campaign.
The Anti-Trans 'Gender-Critical' Movement Is Overflowing with Bullshit
Wild conspiracy theories, distortions and misinformation about trans issues are spreading like wildfire online.
Malaysia Tried To Suppress Its Most Famous Trans Celeb. It Failed.
We spoke with Malaysia’s most famous trans celebrity Nur Sajat, hearing her reflections on the country she was forced to flee this year to escape persecution.
LGBTQ Employees Are Quitting the BBC Because They Say It’s Transphobic
VICE World News received a leaked recording of a heated “listening session” for LGBTQ BBC staff, and heard from ex-employees about why they have left the UK’s national broadcaster.
It’s Time To Embrace Horny Political Cartoons
"Welcome to my diabolical, rotted little quagmire of smut."