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Transgender conversion therapy ban

The trans conversion ban bill is apparently now in its final stages and just waiting for a sign-off from the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak. His decision is going to be a defining moment for the prime minister. He will show his true colors, and either renege on the government’s promise to ban conversion therapy …

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Transgender Myths vs Reality

When it comes to Transgender Myths, I hear all kinds of bullshit on a daily basis. Mainly in the media, which is then believed by the public at large and then regurgitated by certain sections of the public. I have heard the mantra, “it was on the news, it must be true”, so many times, …

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The Gender Recognition Act (2004)

What is the Gender Recognition Act 2004? The Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA) is the primary piece of legislation for and in use in the UK. This legislation governs the recognition of transgender people. The full act documentation can be found on the government website, here: Gender Recognition Act 2004 (legislation.gov.uk) The Gender Recognition Act allows transgender people …

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Equality and Human Rights law

The UK government is seeking to rewrite the Equality and Human Rights law which could see trans people excluded from single sex spaces. Plan to change Equality Act will ban trans people from single-sex spaces, charities warn | ITV News I have grave concerns over this first and foremost, that the government is seeking to …

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31/03 is Transgender Day of Visibility

31st of March is Transgender Day of Visibility. I am Mikki and I am Transgender and my pronouns are She/Her. Today we, the transgender community, celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility to highlight the difficulties facing our community. These are political attacks, discrimination, inadequate healthcare, violence, hate and ignorance. We need your support, now more than …

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Brianna Ghey Murder

As a transgender person myself, I must admit that I’ve been given the Brianna Ghey murder a lot of thought over the past couple of days, and I’ve actually been quite distraught about it. The very fact that this young girl has died is terrible but I’m also very angry about the manner in which …