Every week Cecilia Barzyk diligently scans the internet to assemble as much trans-related information from the weekly news as possible.
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
The first transgender woman to capture the title of Miss Valley Isle U.S.A. pushes back against hate. A Southern California school district pays $360,000 in a settlement to a fired teacher who would not treat trans students as the school rules said. Kappa Kappa Gamma goes to court over admission of a trans woman to the sorority. New York has almost 5000 citizens using X as their gender marker on state issued ID. Mass shooters are mostly male so why does the right-wing lie machine keeps saying the shooters are transgender? A former poster child for the Ku Klux Klan has released a memoir in which they come out as transgender. The 2024 Eisner Award nominees for excellence in comic art and graphic novels have officially been released and there are a lot of LGBTQ characters. Drag Race queen Pearl feels something about her triggers people. A Catholic diocesan hermit in Kentucky has come out as transgender. David de Alba will appear in a documentary on The History of Drag on CNN. A new law in Peru classifies trans people as mentally ill so they would be guaranteed medical care, but it backfired when protestors marched to demand the law be rescinded because they’re not mentally ill. That’s just a taste of the transgender news you’ll find in Trans News Now!
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Ireland’s entry in the Eurovision Song Contest is nonbinary. The Boy Scouts of America are becoming Scouting America. Sexologist Milton Diamond passes away at 90. The Supreme Court has a request to take up the case against Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors. Rosemary Ketchum is the first openly transgender person to win elective office in West Virginia. Legislators in Mississippi pass an anti-transgender bathroom bill. The political action organization MoveOn organizes a Drag Queen Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. in June. China’s first publicly recognized transgender dancer Jin Xing remarries the love of her life. Target announces that Pride merchandise will not be sold at roughly half its stores. J.K. Rowling is asked to tone down her transphobic social media posts by X owner Elon Musk. Transgender children in England may be forced to detransition. Nonbinary singer Nemo wins The Eurovision Song Contest. There’s all that and more waiting for your attention in Trans News Now!
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Honey Mahogany is the new head of San Francisco’s Office of Transgender Initiatives. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decides the states must cover gender-affirming medical care as a part of Medicaid. The Biden administration introduces a new rule under the Affordable Care Act that forbids discrimination against transgender people. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issues a new guidance which protects against being misgendered or denied the use of a restroom consistent with your gender identity at work. The Biden administration requires that LGBTQ and intersex foster children be placed in supportive homes only. The city council for Austin, Texas, approves a resolution offering local protections for gender-affirming care patients. Nine states with Republican state attorneys general have filed a suit challenging the Biden administration’s new rule on the definition of “discrimination on the basis of sex.” Tennessee, is sued over its long-standing policy of not changing the sex listed on birth certificates. Gwen Smith, the woman who started Transgender Day Of Remembrance, has been trying to update her records for over 30 years. The Human Rights Campaign has an article titled, “Seven Things About Transgender People You Didn’t Know.” A drag queen will be a torchbearer at the Olympic Games in Paris. A transgender activist in Hong Kong receives an identity card with his correct gender. Nicole Maines writes a memoir. In ancient Rome the Cult of Cybele’s male followers wore feminine clothing and acted like women.There’s all that and more waiting for your attention in Trans News Now!
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Kim Petras cancels shows for the summer over “halth issues”. Maine passes a law to shield provers who give teens gender-affirmative care. Jinkx Monsoon is transitioning. The Tennessee legislature passes a law which would punish adults for “kidnapping” their children to take them out of state for trans care. A new study finds that forced outing of LGBTQ students leads to higher rates of depression. A new study finds that transgender females who are going through hormone therapy may have a disadvantage over cisgender female athletes. Elliot Page produces an LGBTQ young adult romance set in outer space. The 2024 Music City Open disk golf tournament in Nashville has a bomb scare for featuring a transgender competitor. Laverne Cox is added to the Shoulders of Heroes exhibition of the Stonewall National Museum. A sequel to The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is on its way. A poetry contest in Russia bans transgender poets. A new study finds that 38% of transgender minors in the U.S. live in a state where they are denied access to gender-affirming medical care. Taiwanese drag queen Nymphia Wind got a congratulatory call from the president of Taiwan. Planning your vacation? You may want to see the list of the friendliest cities for LGBTQ travelers. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants to stop transgender teachers from wearing clothing that reflects their gender identity. The entire nation has trouble hiring enough teachers, given how teacher’s salaries have not risen in line with salaries in other occupations. Texas in particular has a problem with teachers quitting due to the provisions of the war […]
A federal appeals court exempts a trans student from a ban on transgender athletes. The Department of Education releases its rule on Title IX which strengthens protections for transgender students. A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit which would have supported the Nassau County ban on transgender athletes. In Ohio a court issues a temporary restraining order prohibiting the enforcement of the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoes a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes the state’s Women’s Bill of Rights which would have replaced “gender” with “biological sex” throughout state law. Elliot Page is among the famous people on TIME magazine’s “Most Influential” list. Montana is sued over the state’s ban on changing the gender listed on state ID and driver’s licenses without surgery. A Missouri judge orders Planned Parenthood to turn over their records of transgender patients. The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to issue an injunction to stop the state of Idaho from enforcing its ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors. A new study seems to show the threat of violence against transgender people is rising. Scotland pauses prescriptions for puberty blockers for transgender minors. Sweden will soon allow 16-year-olds to change their legal gender. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
A trans woman runs for office in Florida. The ignorant legislative attacks on transgender kids and athletes continue. Some of the bills are vetoed. A Nigerian transgender celeb is jailed for six months for throwing paper money in the air. Transgender prisoners in U.S. prisons have been held in solitary confinement at some point. A modification of HRT will allow transgender women to lactate. Dev Patel included India’s hijra community in his new movie, Monkey Man. Patricio Manuel is the first out transgender boxer in U.S. history. He lost his last fight in 21 seconds. NHS England sets up a review of its specialist clinics asking if they’re serving their patient’s’ needs. Calexico, California tries to recall their trans mayor. Germany’s parliament votes to make it easier for transgender people to change their names and legal gender. Don’t miss all the transgender news in Trans News Now!
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
A new national nonprofit aims to change the narrative of the trans community. The anti-trans bill in the Georgia legislature dies in committee. New York Attorney General Letitia James, demands the repeal of an executive order that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s or girl’s sports. Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors may violate a constitutional amendment passed in 2011. Meraxes Median, a 24-year-old transgender woman, is murdered in Los Angeles. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services add a third gender identity to its forms. The United Nations adopts its first ever resolution on the rights of intersex people. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers writes a legal opinion defending legislation which would restrict trans rights in his state. A group of conservatives in Colorado file a lawsuit claiming deadnameing a transgender person is protected under the First Amendment. The Southern Poverty Law Center adds Libs Of TikTok to its list of promoters of hate and extremism. The 21st Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference takes place Thursday, September 5 through Saturday, September 7. A study finds bone mineral density of transgender youths on gender-affirming hormone therapy is generally slightly lower than average. A new Matrix film is under way. Hunter Schafer says she doesn’t want to act transgender roles anymore.
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
The first transgender judge in Britain is stepping down from the bench to help litigate a case that will create a legal definition of a woman. A Texas judge blocks Ken Paxton’s attempt to get private information about clients of PFLAG. The White House recognizes the Transgender Day of Visibility. Sacramento passes a resolution declaring it a sanctuary city for trans people. The ACLU files a lawsuit against Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Kansas and Wyoming pass bans on gender-affirming care for minors. The governor of Kansas is likely to veto it. Wyoming’s governor has signed it. An anti trans bill has passed in Georgia and waits for the governor’s signature. A majority of LGBTQ+ adults say proposed anti-LGBTQ legislation has negatively affected their mental health. Hunter Shafer appears in a new film titled Kinds Of Kindness. Dylan Mulvaney would like to make a trans version of Legally Blonde. There’s all that and more besides in Trans News Now!
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
An appeals court finds in favor of a trans woman weightlifter. Anti-trans legislation, and violence against trans people continues across the country. The students who jumped Nix Benedict aren’t charged for the assault. Nex died after mixing safe as directed medications. A trans woman lawyer who was kicked off X for doxing another X user and revealing they are a neo-Nazi is reinstated. A study shows some trans men can get pregnant while taking testosterone. A trans singer makes an impression on American Idol. Elliott Page has a new movie called Close To You. J.K. Rowling refuses to delete her anti-transgender tweets. The anti-transgender legislation around the county has negatively affected the health of trans people. GLAAD urges Meta to take a more active role in combating anti-trans hate speech on their platforms. Get all the news now in Trans News Now!
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Nex Benedict’s death is ruled a suicide. A Senate bill would provide more funding for mental health care for LGBTQ+ youth. The founder of Casa Ruby has been arrested. A Kansas judge rules transgender people don’t have a right to change the gender marker on driver’s licenses or state I.D. In Georgia a compromise allows doctors to prescribe puberty blockers and HRT to teenagers who were already receiving gender-affirming care. In states with anti-LGBTQ laws, hate crimes have quadrupled. Dylan Mulvaney releases a new song titled Days Of Girlhood. England’s National Health Service announces it will no longer prescribe puberty blockers to transgender teens. DC Comics announces a special edition of the best stories by transgender writer Rachel Pollack, a year after she passed away. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Sheila Weinberg becomes the first transgender person to be elected to a city council seat in Israel. The American Psychological Association announces they have adopted a resolution which announces their belief that gender-affirming care for transgender children produces the best results. PFLAG sues Ken Paxton over his demand to be given a list of trans kids getting care. Ignorant legislators in several states continue to introduce increasingly bizarre anti-trans bills. Judges continue to block those bills. The killer of Dime Doe is convicted. According to LGBTQ Nation, a drag ball in Harlem in 1936 was one of the biggest social events in New York City in that decade. Laverne Cox released a new music video this week, the second part of her TripHopera: Gretchen. The Trans Rights Indicator Project reports that trans rights are under attack in the around the world. Los Angeles County opens the first transgender voting center in the U.S. St. Louis Public Radio explores how Missouri became ground zero for anti-transgender legislation.
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
What’s going on in regard to transgender people and issues? Cecilia Gentili’s funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral was cut short and the Archbishop spoke out against Ms. Gentili. Friends of the deceased want an apology from the Church. A man is on trial for the murder of his secret transgender girlfriend. He allegedly killed her to keep her from talking about their relationship. The city council of Columbia, Missouri declares itself a “safe haven” for LGBTQ+ people. Legislation and court battles over transgender people’s rights continue to dominate the news. In good news, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that a Texas law banning drag performances cannot be put into effect. Some conservatives in Georgia speak out against a bill which would ban the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity saying it would limit parent’s choice in education. Several Republican members of the House of Representatives threaten to shut down the government if their anti-transgender policies are removed from budget negotiations. A new study finds that about one-third of transgender men still ovulate while on testosterone therapy. Lux Pascal is cast in an upcoming thriller, The Summer War. There’s all of that and more waiting for you at TGForum!
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
The funeral service for Cecilia Gentili filled St. Patrick’s Cathedral but it wasn’t a hit with New York’s Catholics. State legislatures continue to introduce bills they say are to “protect” children when the bills would do the opposite. The ACLU has filed suit against the state of Virginia, over its model policies on dealing with transgender students. The woman who “outed” a student who was not transgender and exposed her to abuse has been censured by the Utah State Board of Education. Saruda “Pimai” Panyakham is Miss Trans Thailand 2024. The legislature of Wyoming thinks it knows what’s good for a transgender child. Legislators in Tennessee are considering a bill which would require doctors who provide gender-affirming medical care to fill out forms that would allow the state to identify the patients. Callie Butcher is a transgender woman from Texas who is seeking a seat in the House of Representatives. Lilly Wachowski will direct Trash Mountain. The story of a son who returns home to settle his late father’s affairs, only to find dad was a hoarder. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
