WNBA boss denounces ‘haters’ as transgender sports battle follows league to Dallas WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people she said are trying to “sow divisiveness” The Independent UK · Aug 21
Ariana Grande Tells Trump 'Never Use My Music Again' After Anti-Trans TikTok Ariana Grande has demanded that Donald Trump's team stop using her music in TikTok videos, following a post that paired her song with statements on transgender issues and women's sports. International Business Times UK · Aug 21
JK Rowling Stuns Internet With Unexpected Take On Transgender Surgery “I’ve always believed that adults with intractable gender dysphoria may only find peace after surgery and taking hormones.” Bored Panda · Aug 20
Trump Trusted Transgender CIA Officer Julia Curlee With America's Secrets, Then Her Identity Became a Problem Transgender CIA officer Julia Curlee says Laura Loomer targeted her identity before her White House role ended, raising explosive questions about Trump, politics and intelligence. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
The fight to protect a trans landmark in California from ICE’s biggest contractor Compton’s Cafeteria is one of the earliest examples of LGBTQ+ resistance. Today, a prison company occupies the site The Guardian - US · Aug 19
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay announces official vehicles and allowances for MLAs to address public grievances Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced government vehicles and a monthly allowance for all MLAs. The state's medical insurance cover was also increased to twenty-five lakh rupees per annum. Seven government medical college hospitals will now provide services for transgender individuals. The procurement price of state-run Aavin milk… The Economic Times · Aug 19
'My worst years': bullying inquiry calls for changes An inquiry into school bullying has made dozens of recommendations for reform and found transgender or gender-diverse students are not adequately supported. AAP · Aug 19
Bush-Appointed Judge Strikes Down Trump Obamacare Rule Restricting Transgender Health Coverage Protections A George HW Bush-appointed judge struck down a Trump rule that would have cut gender-affirming care from Obamacare's essential health benefits, the structure that caps enrollees' costs. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
'I Was Going To Kill Scott Bessent': Court Sentences Transgender Attacker to Over 6 Years for Assassination Plot A transgender woman was sentenced to over six years in prison for plotting to assassinate US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The plan was abandoned due to heavy security and potential harm to bystanders. International Business Times UK · Aug 18
Sophie Cunningham's Name Vanishes From Her Own League's Reddit Page — The WNBA Says It's Not Their Problem Sophie Cunningham's name was filtered on the WNBA's r/WNBA forum amid a transgender-athlete debate. The league says the sub isn't its call. Latin Times · Aug 18
Convicted 'Infant Killer' Demands Taxpayer-Funded 'Gender-Affirming' Surgery Behind Bars in ACLU Lawsuit The ACLU is suing Indiana to overturn a law banning public funding for gender-affirming surgery for inmates, arguing it violates constitutional rights. The case could reach the Supreme Court. International Business Times UK · Aug 18
Sophie Cunningham Fans Confronted by Arena Security for Wearing Shirt With Controversial Message About Trans A mother and daughter who supported Sophie Cunningham were asked to cover their 'XX-XY' shirts at a WNBA game, sparking controversy and debate over transgender participation in women's sports. International Business Times UK · Aug 18
Transgender ID cards will remain valid till pleas against new law decided: Centre tells SC The Centre assured the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued earlier will remain valid. This assurance comes after petitions challenged the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. The government stated it will file its response to the petitions soon. The court will hear the pleas for final… The Economic Times · Aug 17
International Business Times UK · Aug 17 Sophie Cunningham's Name Reportedly Banned From WNBA Subreddit Amid Controversy Over 'Trans' Debate Sophie Cunningham's name is banned on Reddit's r/wnba due to her controversial comments on transgender participation in women's sports, sparking backlash and debate among fans and moderators.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 14 Judge says Scottish Government policy on transgender inmates will be quashed A JUDGE has ordered that the Scottish Government’s guidance on transgender prisoners will now be quashed
The Guardian - US · Aug 13 WNBA condemns ‘bad-faith’ efforts to fuel transgender player debate The WNBA is criticizing those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league
Reason · Aug 11 Defamation Claim Against Academic from Stalking Allegations Against Another Academic, with a Trans Angle From Judge Kelley Hodge (E.D. Pa.) Friday in Duncan v. Lett (see also this February post that discusses a related… The post Defamation Claim Against Academic from Stalking Allegations Against Another Academic, with a Trans Angle appeared first on Reason.com.
International Business Times UK · Aug 11 Is Enes Kanter Transgender? The Truth Behind His Bombshell 2027 WNBA Draft Declaration and 'Trans' Claims Enes Kanter Freedom's declaration for the 2027 WNBA Draft raises questions about transgender athlete eligibility, sparking debate over the league's rules amid growing scrutiny.
Bored Panda · Aug 10 “The Dumbest Thing”: Trans American Comes Running Home After Fleeing US, Recounts Horrors Of European Asylum Center “She found out it's not as easy as people think to seek asylum in other countries…”
BANG Premier · Aug 10 'The trans community deserve safety and dignity': Harry Potter TV star Bel Powley disagrees with J.K. Rowling's gender views Bel Powley - who will play Petunia Dursley in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series - has revealed she "strongly disagrees" with J.K. Rowling's outspoken views on transgender rights.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 10 Edinburgh Council condemns EHRC single-sex code and urges withdrawal in new report EDINBURGH Council has condemned the UK equalities watchdog’s guidance on single-sex spaces in a new report.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 ‘Reaching 50 is a success story’: how one trans woman survived HIV and stigma in Latin America Erika Castellanos has beaten the life expectancy of 35 for a transgender woman in the region, but warns aid cuts and a rollback in human rights risk reversing efforts to end Aids
Latin Times · Aug 9 Flagrant Foul, Bloodied Lip, and Sophie Cunningham in the Spotlight as WNBA's Trans-Athletes Fight Boils Over A hard foul on Sophie Cunningham reopens the WNBA's transgender-athletes fight — a fine, a locked account, a VP's praise, and a rematch already looming.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 9 We asked Scotland's 32 councils if they will implement EHRC single-sex code in full SCOTLAND’S local authorities will be one of many service providers who will be implementing the UK equalities watchdog’s new guidance on…