The complex, divisive history of the word TERF, what it means and why it’s not actually a slur
In recent years, a new term has entered the world of everyday speech: TERF. The initialism stands for “trans-exclusionary radical feminist” and refers to people who describe themselves as feminists but who exclude the rights of transgender people, particularly trans women, from their women’s rights advocacy. These views can manifest in many ways, for example […]
Twitch streamers celebrate as brand-new transgender tag goes live: ‘I’m happy it’s finally here’
There are now over 350 new Twitch tags available to use on the streaming platform, covering multiple identities. Twitch announced the news of the tags last weekend and streamers were elated to finally be able to tag their streams accordingly. Now those tags are officially available to use. In their latest “Let’s Chat” stream hosted […]
God is ‘beautifully non-binary’, says trailblazing trans priest
Trailblazing trans priest Sarah Jones has said that God is “beautifully non-binary” in a powerful commentary on gender and religion. In a wide-ranging interview with Attitude magazine, the Church of England priest revealed that she has recently started to question whether it’s correct to refer to God as “he”, as many religious denominations do. “I grew up […]
Olympics committee praises Laurel Hubbard’s ‘courage and tenacity’ ahead of Tokyo debut
Trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has been praised by an International Olympic Committee (IOC) director prior to her debut at the Games on Monday (2 August). The IOC’s medical and science director, Dr Richard Budgett, paid tribute to the New Zealand athlete’s “courage and tenacity in actually competing and qualifying for the Games,” reported the Guardian. Hubbard has […]
Nearly half of trans people have been mistreated by medical providers, report finds
Nearly half of trans people have been mistreated by medical providers, report finds The onus of addressing discrimination against transgender people should fall on medical institutions, one of the report’s authors said. For three years, Jesse Brace avoided getting care for their seizures after they experienced discrimination at an emergency room near their home in […]
3 Reasons men are choosing the transgender side chick
3 Reasons men are choosing the transgender side chick Men going to transgender escorts is nothing new and in countries like Brazil, it is common practice. The recent scandal involving R&B singer Bobby V has drawn attention to men who choose to have sex with transgenders. Bobby V has stated that he did not know […]
