Good News! Trans youth healthcare ban defeated in the Senate
The ban was attached to a plan to defund subsidies for health insurance plans bought through the public market.
Ireland: Bill Decriminalizing Sex Work to be Introduced
With sex work currently under the “Nordic Model” in Ireland, why decriminalize? And why now?.
Transphobia Doesn't Ruin Elections, But It Can Still Ruin Lives
Today is no different than yesterday- Trans liberation isn't going to come from a ballot box filled with cis votes. It is going to come from the actions of trans people working together for our own interests.
Brazil- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Implements Quotas to Promote Trans People in Education
This move is the latest chapter in Brazil's quotas law- which has made it possible for marginalized and poor people to increasingly access university education.
Zohran Wins! New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has Pro-Transsexual Record and Policies
Zohran Mamdani is going to be NYC's next mayor and has a track record of defending trans people.
Colorado- State Legislature Enhances Queer Safety and Trans Protections
Colorado may be angling to provide gender affirming care without depending on federal money and passed 6 bills in favor of trans and queer rights last session.
Ireland- RUÉ Announces Their Parliamentary Campaign to Decriminalize Sex Work Across the Republic of Ireland
Framed as a step towards equal rights for sex workers, the announced legislation (to be introduced) is the result of a collaboration between sex workers themselves and a parliamentarian.
Brazil- Transphobic Remarks lead Brazilian NGO to Sue State of Mato Grosso
Unlawful, transphobic remarks prompt a Brazilian organization called 'My trans child' to sue a state-wide legislature.