Trans Rights
How trans rights activism and sex workers’ solidarity emerged in the ’70s and ’80s
Shoulder to Shoulder — In this extract from writer Jake Hall’s new book, which deep dives into the history of queer activism and coalition, they explore how anti-TERF and anti-SWERF campaigning developed from the same cloth.
Written by: Jake Hall
We are young trans people occupying Wes Streeting’s office
Following the Health Secretary’s decision to permanently ban puberty blockers for young Trans people, activists from Trans Kids Deserve Better have occupied the space outside his constituency office writes Grin.
Written by: Grin, Trans Kids Deserve Better
The legendary trans artist & illustrator behind Drag magazine
A new book brings together pioneer Vicky West’s luminous illustrations of fantasy, femininity and fashion.
Written by: Miss Rosen
London Trans+ Pride is breaking records
With 60,000 people on the streets, the fifth iteration of the event made history as the largest ever trans pride.
Written by: Ben Smoke
My trans son’s life depends on compassion not political point scoring
“I was scared every time he left the house,” writes the parent of a trans child following the murder of trans teen Brianna Ghey and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s comments mocking trans people this week.
Written by: Jo
In Conversation: Nadia Whittome MP and Bimini
A drag queen, an MP and a journalist walk into a bar...
Written by: Ben Smoke
Trans people aren't a threat to women's rights, the state is
A call for unity — As far-right radicalism escalates in the UK, it's time we started treating transphobic hate crimes, anti-migrant protests, and police violence against women as part of the same problem.
Written by: Tommy Vickerstaff and Liv Wynter
The Tories are mounting fresh attacks on trans rights
Reform the GRA — After blocking the Scottish government’s gender recognition reform bill, Westminster is now devising further changes to the law to make it harder for trans people to self-identify.
Written by: Liam Konemann
Bridging the gap between trans women & cis men
A new podcast is opening up the conversation between trans women and trans amorous men in the hope of building coalitions.
Written by: June Bellebono
What 2022 meant for trans rights in the UK
Fight for liberation — We look back on a year that saw solidarity and strength in the face of huge blows to the trans community.
Written by: Caleb Howard
’For transgender people, existing is a protest’
We sat down with trans comic Jordan Gray to discuss the power of portraying complex characters, giving humanity the benefit of the doubt and getting naked on live TV.
Written by: Ben Smoke
How one Australian teen changed trans rights for good
Dreamlife of Georgie Stone — A new documentary follows the story of a teen whose battle changed the law on access to treatment for trans youth.
Written by: Molly Cavanagh