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Fresh from Valentine’s gaudy pink and red glow, Elijah Luke Michel explores the complexities of finding romance as a transgender person.
It’s that delightful time again! Of love, romance and far-reaching fairy tales. Sappy dramas, red roses, and clickbait for commercialism, along with a proverbial kick in the teeth for...
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Surfing Brand Rip Curl Facing Boycott Over Transgender Surfer Promotion
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Australian surf brand Rip Curl has become the latest brand to face a widespread boycott after featuring transgender surfer Sasha Lowerson in their social media campaign.
The backlash emerged following the brand's now removed promotional spotlight on Lowerson, a professional longboarder from Western Australia, as part of their "Meet The...
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Mexican President Apologises After Insulting & Misgendering Transgender Lawmaker
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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has issued a public apology after misgendering Salma Luevano, one of the country’s first transgender legislators and a representative of his political party.
The incident occurred during a response to journalist Joaquín López-Dóriga, who had questioned Obrador’s greeting of Luevano with a kiss...
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Rugby Star to Trans Pioneer: Ellia Green Opens Up About Victory in Sport & Life as a Transgender Man
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Former Olympian Ellia Green, known for their remarkable achievements in rugby sevens, including winning gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics and silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, has opened up about being the first ex-Olympian to come out as transgender.
In a recent conversation on the BBC LGBT Sport Podcast,...
Celebrity
From School Bullying to Stardom: Heartstopper Star Bel Priestley Shares Her Journey as a Trans Role Model
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Bel Priestley, a rising star known for her role in the popular queer drama "Heartstopper" season two, has recently shared her inspiring journey of overcoming school bullying and becoming a beacon of hope for the trans community.
In a heartfelt interview with the BBC, Priestley opened up about her experiences...
New Zealand’s Government is poised to implement a controversial policy that may dramatically impact transgender athletes’ participation in grassroots sports.
Spearheaded by New Zealand First, the party’s sport and recreation spokesman, Andy Foster, said it is “about fairness and safety in sport for women.”
The policy focuses on separating transgender athletes...
PornHub’s 10th Year in Review report has just been released, offering intriguing insights into global porn-watching trends. The 2023 report highlights the rising popularity of specific genres and preferences among different demographics.
The report reveals that “mature” and “MILF" categories continue to dominate global preferences alongside technology-driven fantasies such as...
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Transgender Rights on Trial: A Teen’s Battle Against West Virginia’s Sports Law
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A 13-year-old transgender girl, Becky Pepper-Jackson, is challenging West Virginia’s restrictive law against trans students in sports.
Supported by her mother, Heather, and legal advocacy from the ACLU, Pepper-Jackson is fighting to overturn the state’s ban, which has been a point of contention since its inception by Governor Jim Justice...