trans rights

There’s a looming crisis for trans and non-binary survivors of domestic abuse
Melissa

There’s a looming crisis for trans and non-binary survivors of domestic abuse

Melissa, chief operating officer at Loving Me, writes about the dangers of blocking trans and non-binary survivors of domestic abuse out of safe spaces

At London Trans+ Pride, I march for a future that teenage me didn’t think I’d have
Oscar Sharples

At London Trans+ Pride, I march for a future that teenage me didn’t think I’d have

Trans pride isn’t just a celebration, it’s about survival. Oscar Sharples reflects on how we all need a bit more trans joy in our lives

We need to end health inequalities for trans and non-binary people – let’s start with GP services
Louise Ansari

We need to end health inequalities for trans and non-binary people – let’s start with GP services

New research shows that trans and non-binary people face hurdles at every stage of GP care. Louise Ansari, chief executive of Healthwatch England, outlines the top issues the patient champion has heard about and calls for the government to act

In turbulent times for the LGBTQ+ community, we must be courageous 
LGBTQ+

In turbulent times for the LGBTQ+ community, we must be courageous 

A moment in a maths class, aged 14, gave me the courage to tell people I was trans
Alice Jayde Wood

A moment in a maths class, aged 14, gave me the courage to tell people I was trans

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Activist Munroe Bergdorf: ‘We need to bring the transgender conversation back to a human level’
Trans rights

Activist Munroe Bergdorf: ‘We need to bring the transgender conversation back to a human level’

Top 5 books about video games by trailblazing author Jeanne Thornton
Books

Top 5 books about video games by trailblazing author Jeanne Thornton

My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people
Cello Dutton-David

My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people

‘We don’t live single issue lives’: This exhibition is celebrating trans joy amid the culture wars
Trans rights

‘We don’t live single issue lives’: This exhibition is celebrating trans joy amid the culture wars

Ban on puberty blockers is unjust – but young trans people can endure and thrive despite it
Cleo Madeleine

Ban on puberty blockers is unjust – but young trans people can endure and thrive despite it

Heartbroken? Blame capitalism. Author Shon Faye on why so many of us feel like ‘failures in love’
Love

Heartbroken? Blame capitalism. Author Shon Faye on why so many of us feel like ‘failures in love’

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Media and campaigns
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Media and campaigns

I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was
Foster care

I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was

Trans Brits feel like a ‘constant target’ in wake of Brianna Ghey’s murder: ‘Trans kids deserve better’
LGBTQ+ rights

Trans Brits feel like a ‘constant target’ in wake of Brianna Ghey’s murder: ‘Trans kids deserve better’

Will Ferrell takes a crash course in trans advocacy in new Netflix doc Will & Harper
Film

Will Ferrell takes a crash course in trans advocacy in new Netflix doc Will & Harper

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s historic Olympic win is a victory against hate
Ella Gilbert

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s historic Olympic win is a victory against hate

Dylan Mulvaney on womanhood, identity and why there’s so much on the line in the US election
Comedy

Dylan Mulvaney on womanhood, identity and why there’s so much on the line in the US election

‘We have the right to live with dignity’: More than 55,000 people march for London Trans+ Pride
Trans pride

‘We have the right to live with dignity’: More than 55,000 people march for London Trans+ Pride

Yes, LGBTQ+ Pride still matters. A lot. Here’s the many, many reasons why
LGBTQ+ rights

Yes, LGBTQ+ Pride still matters. A lot. Here’s the many, many reasons why

Walt Disco: ‘Politicians would rather talk about trans people than things affecting everyone’
Music

Walt Disco: ‘Politicians would rather talk about trans people than things affecting everyone’

‘Making trans people into villains’: Tories slammed over pledge to change legal definition of sex
General election 2024

‘Making trans people into villains’: Tories slammed over pledge to change legal definition of sex

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Letters: Benefits system does need reforming – but not in the way Rishi Sunak thinks
Letters

Letters: Benefits system does need reforming – but not in the way Rishi Sunak thinks

Healthcare for trans youth is a human right – it should matter to us all
Chiara Capraro

Healthcare for trans youth is a human right – it should matter to us all

It’s time for trans women to be given space to tell our stories in our own words
Laurie Ward

It’s time for trans women to be given space to tell our stories in our own words

Trans kids just want to live and be happy. The government has no reason to make their lives harder
Jamie Jewkes

Trans kids just want to live and be happy. The government has no reason to make their lives harder