Tag: transgender
NJ Gov. Chris Christie Vetoes Transgender Rights Bill
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed today a bill that would have made it easier for transgender residents to obtain an amended birth certificate.
Gay Vet Publishes First African-American Iraq War Memoir
In “Closets, Combat and Coming Out,” the first gay Iraq war memoir published post-DADT repeal – and the first Iraq war memoir written by an African-American, period – author and activist* Rob Smith comes to terms with his sexuality against the backdrop of the hyper-masculine and hyper-homophobic U.S. Army.
Jared Leto and Michael Douglas’ homophobic Golden Globes speeches show the worst of Hollywood
The “Dallas Buyers Club” and “Behind the Candelabra” stars get awkward laughs at gay folks’ expense.
Japan : Court rules transsexual can be a father
A man who was born a woman has been recognized by Japan’s top court as the legal father of his wife’s child
Welcome progress on marriage; but urgent action needed on civil partnerships and Trans rights
LGBT Labour yesterday welcomes the Government’s announcement of the date for the first same sex marriage in England and Wales.
European Parliament adopts EU financial package on rights and equality for 2014-2020
Today the European Parliament has adopted the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme for the period 2014-2020. The €439 million programme will contribute to combating homophobia and discrimination against transsexual persons.