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International

Groups pull out of LGBT conference over conversion therapy inaction

April 5, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Britain has been criticised for failing to ban anti-LGBTIQA+ conversion practices.

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Tagged Boris Johnson, Britain, conference, Consortium, conversion therapy, gender, government, law, News, Stonewall, Terrence Higgins Trust, trans, UKLeave a comment
Tasmania

Minister for Women joins voices against Tas bill to ban trans women from sports

March 11, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"Divisive, hurtful, and utterly unnecessary.”

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Tagged discrimination, Dr Charlie Burton, Equality Tasmania, gender, Hobart, Kristie Johnstone, Madeleine Ogilvie, News, parliament, sport, sports, trans, trans women, transphobia, womenLeave a comment
National, Tasmania

Morrison supports banning trans women from sports

February 23, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The Prime Minister has backed a “terrific” move to exclude trans women.

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Tagged Claire Chandler, discrimination, Dr Charlie Burton, Equality Tasmania, gender, government, Hobart, law, News, protest, Scott Morrison, sport, trans, trans women, womenLeave a comment
International

Dating app Hinge expands to offer new LGBTIQA+ features

February 15, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The new app features were developed with GLAAD and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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Tagged app, diversity, gender, Hinge, Michelle Parsons, News, non-binary, relationshipsLeave a comment
Features

My final form: Completing my trans surgery journey

January 20, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A very private look into the world of transition procedures.

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Entertainment, Opinion

How JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure influenced my queer journey

November 27, 2021January 4, 2023 vanessamaki

An anime series has played an unlikely role in how I experience gender.

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International

Bisexual women more likely to have suicidal thoughts: study

November 10, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Research has examined which groups among LGB communities are most at risk.

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Tagged bisexual, gender, mental health, National Institute of Mental Health, News, research, study, suicide, survey, United States, womenLeave a comment
Opinion

Because you’re family: Trans Parent Day

November 7, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

I never really thought I would be a parent, but now it’s one of the best parts of my life.

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Tagged children, family, gender, parents, relationships, trans, Trans Parent Day, transition, young people1 Comment
Features

Why are cis people adopting gender-neutral pronouns?

October 19, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“Before I’m a gender, I’m a human being.”

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Tagged cis, gender, gender neutral, neurodiversity, pronouns, transLeave a comment
International

Non-binary LGBT nightclub patron humiliated by gendered queues

October 17, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

They were refused entry unless they followed a bouncer’s direction to queue with men.

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Tagged clubs, discrimination, gender, Heaven Nightclub, London, News, nightclub, non-binary, United KingdomLeave a comment
Advice, Features

Ask A Sexologist: Gender expression and disclosing history to partners

October 9, 2021January 4, 2023 Richelle Menzies

Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your questions about dating and sexuality.

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Entertainment, Opinion

The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the punishment of male femininity 

September 27, 2021January 4, 2023 vanessamaki

Even in gay culture, a queer man presenting as femme is still not so accepted.

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National

Senators urged to protect trans, gender diverse, and intersex workers

August 31, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“LGBTIQ+ Australians will be watching closely this week to see what decision they make.”

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Entertainment

From princesses to shapeshifters: Animation and queerness

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 vanessamaki

From queer relationships to genderless characters, animation offers plenty of LGBTIQ representation.

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Tagged Adventure Time, animation, anime, family, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, gender, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Neon Genesis Evangelion, relationships, representation, Steven Universe, televisionLeave a comment
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National

Major parties reject trans and intersex workplace protections

August 9, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"This is a simple reform that would replicate existing protections in other discrimination laws."

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International

Experts slam ‘stigmatising’ rapid-onset gender dysphoria concept

August 3, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"There is no evidence that ROGD aligns with the lived experiences of transgender children and adolescents.”

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Tagged AusPATH, CAAPS, gender, healthcare, News, rapid-onset gender dysphoria, trans, transition, transphobia, WPATH, young peopleLeave a comment

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