Transgender

Trans screenwriter Our Lady J condemns anti-Zionism in LGBTQ spaces: ‘Zionism is not a dirty word’

“Until the LGBTQ community distances itself from antisemitism, including antizionism, our allies will continue to fall away, and we will remain defenseless,” wrote actress and producer Our Lady J.

Our Lady J at The Elizabeth Taylor Night of Compassion held at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Sept. 18, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.

Trump draws criticism after joking about transgender athlete at Kennedy Center

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US federal workers challenge Trump policy on gender-affirming care

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks with US Vice President JD Vance (not pictured) during the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025.

Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care


Transgender Egyptian woman faces uphill battle against stigma

"I had a life, and I lost it completely. But I made my decision to be the person I wanted to be," said Aly, 50.

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US trans soldiers call on Biden to end military ban

"Every American who is qualified to serve in our military should be able to do so - regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and without having to hide who they are," said Biden.

PEOPLE PROTEST US President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender service members in the military.

J.K. Rowling returns award over criticism of transgender stance

But no award or honor ... means so much to me that I would forfeit the right to follow the dictates of my own conscience," the Harry Potter author wrote.

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018.

What it’s like to come out as transgender when you’re married to the rabbi

The 33-year-old Yiddish and music teacher and poet had already shaved her beard, grew out her hair and come out as trangender to her wife.

Temple Emanu-el Synagogue in New York.

US health agency reverses Obamacare transgender protections

The rule reverses some provisions of the Affordable Care Act passed during President Barack Obama's administration, also known as Obamacare.

PEOPLE PROTEST US President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender service members in the military.

Egyptian actor's transgender son hopes spotlight on him changes views

While homosexuality is not outlawed in Egypt, it is a conservative Muslim society and discrimination against LGBT+ groups is rife.

Supporters of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Tahrir square after presidential election results in Cairo, Egypt April 2, 2018.

Daniel Radcliffe defends transgender women after JK Rowling sparks row

"We need to do more to support transgender and nonbinary people, not invalidate their identities, and not cause further harm."

Actor Daniel Radcliffe poses as he arrives at the WarnerMedia Upfront event in New York City, New York, U.S., May 15, 2019.

Top Egyptian actor speaks out about transgender son

Hesham Selim's appearance on the TV show led to yet another wave of support for LGBTQ rights in Egypt on social media, with many praising the actor for his support for his son.

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is seen during the first Gay Pride parade in Skopje, North Macedonia June 29, 2019

Colorado transgender teen pleads guilty to murder in school revenge case

McKinney is accused along with Devon Erickson, 19, of carrying out the shooting at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Long's Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park is seen from Boulder, Colorado June 3, 2016

Transgender woman gives up legal fight to see her haredi Orthodox children

The family has remained unidentified in the British media.

The Parliament of the United Kingdom