Day: August 30, 2026

The Trump administration’s Department of Health and Human Services has released a controversial new report claiming that stronger support for transgender affirmation is associated with “left-wing authoritarianism” and greater willingness to justify political violence. The report, released on 27 August, surveyed 1,208 US adults and examined whether support for transgender identities, pronouns and gender expression […]

Former NBA star and sports commentator Charles Barkley has entered the debate over transgender athletes in women’s basketball, saying he does not believe trans women should compete in the WNBA. Speaking with radio host Michael Smerconish, Barkley said he has “nothing but love and respect for gay people and transgender people” but argued that trans […]

A Tasmanian parliamentary inquiry has found LGBTQ+ students are disproportionately affected by bullying and discrimination, with transgender and gender-diverse students often receiving inconsistent support. The Inquiry Into Discrimination And Bullying In Tasmanian Schools, tabled on 19 August, found that policies covering LGBTQ+ students and staff vary significantly between schools and sectors. Committee chair Brian Mitchell […]