The Truth About Gender Diversity

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Week of 12 October Open until Monday

Who do you turn to first when gender services let you down?

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He murdered a woman. A court overturned his conviction because the victim was trans.

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Oregon retreats from enforcing landmark trans health care coverage mandate

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Annie Andrews holds the line on trans rights, at a cost

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Inclusive care of trans and non-binary patients

11 October 2026
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Baltimore Police release sketch in killing of Sophie Lee

9 October 2026
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What are my pronouns?

Try she, he and they on for size. Nothing fixed, no pressure.

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Real Life8 min read

I wish my paediatrician understood me

A young person goes to their paediatrician hoping finally to be understood, and leaves with their identity questioned and their care delayed.

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South Carolina Democrat fights back after anti-trans attacks

9 October 2026
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'Abuse' and 'intimidation' described as city approves trans rights plan

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The attack ad that got the facts wrong on trans care

8 October 2026
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When trans existence becomes a debate format, someone always pays

8 October 2026
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These state supreme court races could decide trans rights

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We Need More Pro-Trans Politicians. This Group Thinks It Knows How to Get Them.

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Why do some people transition later in life?

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