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Good News!   -   Oct 20, 2025 Ireland- RUÉ Announces Their Parliamentary Campaign to Decriminalize Sex Work Across the Republic of Ireland
a luas car speeds by in full view. behind it are 4 non descript city buildings, with one more building in the middle that says "unite the union"- also has a mural of a black irish man

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.

Opinion   -   Oct 18, 2025 No Kings Manhattan: A Protest Without the Politics
No Kings Manhattan: A Protest Without the Politics

Today’s No Kings March reflected a depoliticized vision of resistance- NYC deserves better than a “Trump is bad” parade.

Armed Minorities are Harder to Oppress: The Case for Trans Community Defense
Opinion   -   Oct 23, 2025 Armed Minorities are Harder to Oppress: The Case for Trans Community Defense

The solution is simple: Arm the dolls.  Those at the greatest risk of abuse have the greatest need to defend themselves and their communities.  As trans people, we know damn well that we need to defend ourselves.

by Jane Migliara Brigham
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Opinion   -   Oct 23, 2025 Armed Minorities are Harder to Oppress: The Case for Trans Community Defense
Armed Minorities are Harder to Oppress: The Case for Trans Community Defense

The solution is simple: Arm the dolls.  Those at the greatest risk of abuse have the greatest need to defend themselves and their communities.  As trans people, we know damn well that we need to defend ourselves.

by Jane Migliara Brigham
Good News!   -   Oct 20, 2025 Ireland- RUÉ Announces Their Parliamentary Campaign to Decriminalize Sex Work Across the Republic of Ireland
a luas car speeds by in full view. behind it are 4 non descript city buildings, with one more building in the middle that says "unite the union"- also has a mural of a black irish man

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.

by Artemis T. Douglas
Opinion   -   Oct 18, 2025 No Kings Manhattan: A Protest Without the Politics
No Kings Manhattan: A Protest Without the Politics

Today’s No Kings March reflected a depoliticized vision of resistance- NYC deserves better than a “Trump is bad” parade.

by Jane Migliara Brigham
Politics   -   Oct 16, 2025 Montana Passed a Discriminatory Anti-Trans, Anti-Queer Trigger Law
Montana Passed a Discriminatory Anti-Trans, Anti-Queer Trigger Law

The new bill, SB 437 appears to be an attempt to erase trans people and mandate discrimination against them as well as rampant sex segregation, reflecting the prior bill- SB 458 from 2023, receiving legal challenges.

by Artemis T. Douglas
Good News!   -   Oct 14, 2025 Brazil- Transphobic Remarks lead Brazilian NGO to Sue State of Mato Grosso
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.

by Roberta Rocinante
News   -   Oct 14, 2025 California- Newsom's Vetoes of Healthcare Legislation Reflects Health Insurer Priorities
California- Newsom's Vetoes of Healthcare Legislation Reflects Health Insurer Priorities

On Oct. 13, Gov. Newsom signed a flurry of bills and vetoed many others- revealing a pattern of aligning himself with healthcare insurer priorities.

by Artemis T. Douglas
News   -   Oct 13, 2025 California- Newsom Vetoes Two Bills that Would’ve Expanded Healthcare Access for Transsexuals
California- Newsom Vetoes Two Bills that Would’ve Expanded Healthcare Access for Transsexuals

The Governor's choice to veto life-saving healthcare due to "cost" reveals that he doesn't believe trans bodies are worth healthcare or resources.

by Artemis T. Douglas
News   -   Oct 12, 2025 Brazil- Supreme Federal Court of Brazil Reverses Ruling Allowing Minors Access to Hormone Blockers
Brazil- Supreme Federal Court of Brazil Reverses Ruling Allowing Minors Access to Hormone Blockers

A reversal in healthcare access for transsexuals in Brazil has been challenged by transsexual organizations and one political party.

by Roberta Rocinante
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