Auckland’s exclusive Saint Kentigern Boys’ Presbyterian College has produced many star athletes over the years, but none quite as divisive as Laurel Hubbard. The 43-year-old competitive weightlifter was this week selected to represent New Zealand at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics – making her the first transgender athlete to compete at sport’s highest level. Hubbard transitioned … Read more
Transgender people reveal how they’re REALLY treated in the workplace – from being too scared to tell ‘close-minded’ colleagues in case they lose their job to thought of as ‘less qualified’ since coming out Transgender people posted their experiences at work on Whisper sharing app Some said on the anonymous US-based community were afraid of … Read more
New Zealand’s PM throws her support behind transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard and argues she has every right to be included in the Tokyo Olympic team By Australian Associated Press Published: 07:43 BST, 22 June 2021 | Updated: 07:43 BST, 22 June 2021 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has backed the selection of trailblazing athlete Laurel Hubbard … Read more
A massive lineup of female stars – including Selena Gomez, Halle Berry and Bella Hadid – spoke out in support of transgender women and girls. The trio of stars were among those who signed an open letter to the transgender community on Wednesday. The show of support came on the Transgender Day of Visibility, as well … Read more
Minnesota’s largest school district will pay $300,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit with a transgender student who was barred from using the boys’ locker room, school officials and supporters of the student said Tuesday. The Anoka-Hennepin School District also agreed to make several policy changes, including a rule that allows every student to use all … Read more
Rupert Grint has admitted that he felt he needed to stand up for transgender people after J.K. Rowling became embroiled in a bitter row last year. The actor, 32, who is best known for playing Ron Weasley in the film series based on Rowling’s Harry Potter books, released a statement following intense backlash from the transgender community against the acclaimed … Read more
Transgender actress Indya Moore covers the newest issue of V Magazine, posing in a series of Tommy Hilfiger outfits including suits, coats, and underwear — paired with a fanny pack for a bra. The 26-year-old star, who plays Angel Evangelista in the FX series Pose, flaunted her fashion chops for the special re-edition of V129, … Read more
Jennifer Lopez ‘touched’ by emotional speech from father of a transgender athlete speaking against proposed ban from high school sports: ‘Love changes the world’ ‘I love… this touched me… a parents love… love changes the world…’ Jennifer, 51, wrote with the video of Mr. Brandon Boulware at the Missouri state House The Missouri father spoke … Read more
Transgender actor Elliot Page has revealed that he knew he ‘wanted to be a boy’ when he was just nine years old – but says he had to ‘compromise’ his true gender identity in order to pursue a career as a child actor. The 34-year-old is now speaking out about his decades-long struggle with his … Read more
Transgender actor Elliot Page has revealed that he knew he ‘wanted to be a boy’ when he was just nine years old – but says he had to ‘compromise’ his true gender identity in order to pursue a career as a child actor. The 34-year-old is now speaking out about his decades-long struggle with his … Read more