12 Times Celebs Made Anti-Gay Or Anti-Trans Comments In The Last Year

Right Side Broadcasting Network. “And that’s probably because men are buying tampons.”Related: Mom kicks white nationalist son out after he got arrested for going to riot at PrideFeigning shock, Glenn asked, “Is this a joke?”“No, it’s not a joke,” Greene said, laughing.

MPs finally debated banning ‘conversion therapy’ for all LGBTQ+ people after a petition on the issue reached more than 145,000 signatures.

Yasmin Finney has called MP Luke Pollard’s praise for Heartstopper’s transgender representation “a moment for the history books.”

Justine Lindsay is making history! Ahead of the 2022 football season, the 29-year-old cheerleader is officially the new member of the Carolina Panthers’ TopCats, becoming the first openly trans NFL cheerleader.Lindsay shared her excitement on social media, making the announcement and sharing her appreciation for her friends and the alumni TopCats family.“Cats Out the Bag you are looking at the newest member of the Carolina Panthers TopCats Cheerleader’s @topcats as the first Transgender female,” she stated.“I would like to thank the beautiful and talented dancers who supported me along the way alumni TopCats family and friends for your love and support,” Lindsay continued, “I would not have gotten to this moment in my life if it wasn’t for the support.”The cheerleader revealed to BuzzFeed that she was “so scared” to make the announcement, as “there’s just some things you can’t post,” declaring that she’s happy to “break down that door” for future trans athletes.The director of the TopCats Chandalae Lanouette, explained that Lindsay had shared that she is trans on her application, highlighting her talent. “My goal is to create a team of individuals that are absolute fire on the field but are incredible human beings in the locker room, good friends, good people, and at the end of the day, you have to walk through the door first to get to that spot,” Lanouette shared.Lindsay confessed that she was afraid she would have to change her look, revealing that her coach encouraged her to keep it and “inspire other young girls who may be insecure rocking their bald look.”“I think more people need to see this.

American filmmaker John Waters is well known for pushing boundaries with exuberantly provocative works exploring taboos around themes such as pornography and LGBTQ+ relationships.

Christina Aguilera took to the stage at the LA Pride music festival at the Los Angeles State Historic Park Saturday night. The 41-year-old singer performed a few of the hits that made her a household name, including a wild rendition of 2002's "Dirrty." She danced in front of thousands of revelers in the heart of downtown, wearing a bold red leather bodysuit with a matching trench coat.  At one point, Aguilera joined forces with another vocal powerhouse as Mya joined her onstage for a rendition of their classic hit remake, "Lady Marmalade."   Christina Aguilera wore the colors of the pride flag for her headlining performance at LA Pride Saturday night.

A Texas judge has blocked the state’s harmful “child abuse” investigations into parents of trans youth.

Allegations of racism are at the heart of the sudden resignation of trans Lutheran Bishop the Reverend Dr. Megan Rohrer, but court documents also reveal allegations of corruption tied to a now-closed San Francisco church that they once led.The catalyst for Rohrer's resignation as bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America was their firing of a Latino pastor at a church in the Central Valley last December.

TikTok videos, they claimed that Calgary-based airline WestJet—the second-largest airline in Canada behind Air Canada—did not present the option to use 'X' when checking in to flights online.This happened on 4 flights. 4 different flights, until I misgendered myself on the 5th one.

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A new lawsuit from three Texas families has been filed in an effort to halt child abuse investigations into parents of trans youth.

A new lawsuit from three Texas families has been filed in an effort to halt child abuse investigations into parents of trans youth.

Screen cap taken from video from an officer’s body cam during the May 26 incident involving Dee Hall.

Basketball star Dwyane Wade discussed the fears he experiences when his trans daughter Zaya Wade leaves the house.

Wilson Chapman editorThe new Peacock drama “Queer As Folk” opens with a video of naked men dancing in front of a psychedelic backdrop. As it loops, the camera pans out to reveal the TV screen its playing on and show the main lead of the series, Brodie (Devin Way), in the middle of a particularly messy hook-up.For many viewers, the video might ring some bells to them — it’s similar to the opening sequence of the original U.S.

The American Civil Liberties Union, Lambda Legal, and the ACLU of Texas along with the Texas-based law firm Baker Botts LLP today (Wednesday, June 8)  filed a new lawsuit in Texas state court on behalf of PFLAG National and three Texas families demanding the court block state investigations of PFLAG families in Texas who are supporting their transgender children with medically necessary health care.

Dwyane shares Zaya with his ex-wife Siovaughn Funches.

The Haunting of Bly Manor didn't set out to teach people lessons in inclusivity. It simply is horror fiction in which two women end up falling in love!Cal only became a part of the show in Season 3, but they are already incredibly cool.

Dwyane Wade opened up about his fears for the safety of his 15-year-old transgender daughter Zaya.The 40-year-old NBA legend announced in February 2020 that his child, who was born with the name Zion and assigned male at birth, was identifying as transgender, changing her name to Zaya.Wade attended the Time 100 Summit in New York City, where he was interviewed by Poppy Harlow and asked about raising a transgender daughter, while some states are enacting trans sports bans. Opening up:Dwyane Wade opened up about his fears for the safety of his 15-year-old transgender daughter Zaya Identify:The 40-year-old NBA legend announced in February 2020 that his child, who was born with the name Zion and assigned male at birth, was identifying as transgender, changing her name to Zaya Interview:Wade attended the Time 100 Summit in New York City, where he was interviewed by Poppy Harlow and asked about raising a transgender daughter, while some states are enacting trans sports bansWhen Harlow asked what Wade's, 'reaction and message to lawmakers' after states like Louisiana passed a trans sports ban, Wade pulled no punches, stating, 'To me, it's a joke.''This is our life.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously June 7 to support the designation of an intersection in the Transgender District as a historic landmark.The intersection of Turk and Taylor streets is the former site of Compton's Cafeteria where, in August 1966, a groundbreaking riot by transgender people tired of being harassed by police took place, three years before the Stonewall riots in New York City.Introduced by former District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney, who has since resigned after he was sworn in as a state assemblymember May 3, the effort was inherited by District 5 Supervisor Dean Preston after the Turk and Taylor streets intersection moved into District 5 as a result of redistricting. Preston's office then contacted the Transgender District's leadership to find out which issues were on their agenda, said Preston legislative aide Kyle Smeallie in May.

One Last Stop while we’re at it. Her sophomore venture delves into sci-fi territory when main character August moves to New York City, as cynical 23-year-old bisexuals are wont to do.

The bill, which passed through the House of Representatives last week, says that, if a student’s sex is disputed, a doctor must sign off on the child’s internal and external reproductive anatomy, their testosterone levels, and their genetic makeup in order for them to continue playing the sport. The bill is not law just yet.

Justine Lindsay is breaking down barriers in the NFL as the first openly Trans cheerleader. She made the TopCats cheer team for the Carolina Panthers in March this year but recently shared her excitement and gratefulness in an Instagram post. In addition to that, the director of the TopCats cheer team Chandalae Lanouette shared the […]

Justine Lindsay has made LGBTQ+ history as the first openly trans cheerleader in the NFL. 

The Umbrella Academy star Elliot Page opened up about his coming out journey and challenging career moments in a new interview.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis asked the state’s medical board to ban gender-affirming care for trans individuals.

Ricky Gervais has hired bodyguards at a cost believed to be £10,000 a night for stand-up gigs after being accused of poking fun at transgender people. The Office star caused uproar with comments he made in a Netflix one-off special SuperNature last week.

Lia Thomas thought that her decision to come out as transgender and medically transition would end her college swimming career. Instead, she made history this March, when she became the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I national championship in any sport.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer“Framing Agnes,” a hybrid narrative and documentary feature film that explores trans lives and history, has sold North American distribution rights to Kino Lorber.Directed by Chase Joynt, the film closely and accurately depicts the journey of trans people past and present through reenactments of transcripts from a notable 1960s UCLA gender study. Based on a short by Joynt which premiered and nabbed awards at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, the project features a cast of trans performers and academics that includes Jules Gill-Peterson, Angelica Ross, Jen Richards, Zackary Drucker, Max Wolf Valerio, Silas Howard and Stephen Ira.The film will make its New York premiere at NewFest on June 5, followed by a theatrical release from Kino Lorber in December. Joynt and Morgan M.

The showstopping cast of Drag Race France has finally been unveiled ahead of its series premiere this month.

Swimmer Lia Thomas has unfortunately been at the centre of a debate involving transgender athletes participating in NCAA sports. In March 2022, Thomas made history as the first transgender swimmer to win a major US NCAA title. The competition was a major turning point in the controversy as many were not recognizing her win. This […]

transgender love rival by calling her "a manny with a fanny" has been fined. Ryan Nellies was convicted of an offence "aggravated by prejudice relating to sexual orientation" and fined £270 at Dundee Sheriff Court.

Elliot Page is opening up about what it was like for him after he announced coming out as transgender. In an interview with, the star was asked what the reaction was like to his transition when he made the announcement back in December 2020.The 35-year-old actor said he didn't expect the news «to be so big» but «in terms of the actual quality of the response, it was actually what» he expected.«Love and support from so many people and hatred and cruelty and vitriol from so many others,» he told the men's magazine. «I came out as gay in 2014, and it's different.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorBilly Porter is known for being in front of the camera — most famously as Pray Tell on “Pose” and recently delivering a gender-bending twist on everyone’s favorite fairy godmother in Amazon’s musical movie “Cinderella.”Now, the Emmy-winning actor is stepping behind the camera to make his feature film directorial debut with “Anything’s Possible,” a John Hughes-esque coming-of-age dramedy about trans high school senior Kelsa (trans newcomer Eva Reign), who is navigating her first boyfriend, Khal (“Katy Keene” actor Abubakr Ali), friendship and family life with her single mom (Renée Elise Goldsberry).“I ain’t Barbra Streisand yet,” Porter tells me, laughing. “It’s like, let me do one thing at a time. Let me direct something first.

Paving the way. LGBTQ+ athletes have been breaking down barriers and challenging prejudices for decades, but it wasn’t always easy.

It is 10 years since Argentina made LGBTQ+ history by allowing anyone to change their legal gender by self-declaration, tapping into a wider global debate about the progress of transgender rights.

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Trans swimmer Lia Thomas opened up about the harsh critics regarding trans women competing in sports.

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer called out a German nightclub for anti-trans discrimination. 

NHS bosses allegedly ‘blocked’ the publication of health advice for pregnant trans and non-binary people for almost a year.

Singer and rapper Ashley Gray has come out as transgender via a video posted on his personal TikTok account. 

Netflix has caused a Twitter uproar after he was accused of telling "transphobic" jokes, but some member of the trans community have spoken out in support of him.The Office co-creator's latest stand-up show, titled SuperNature, is dividing opinions online as the debate rages on as to whether the material is offensive and damaging to the trans community. He's not the first comedian to be called out for supposed "transphobic" material, after Dave Chappelle was also criticized for it in his 2021 Netflix special.The special was released last week and the debate about the true target of his trans-centric material continues to be discussed.

Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced $6.5 million in her proposed budget for a plan to end trans homelessness in San Francisco by 2027.Breed is expected to unveil her proposed two-year budget June 1.According to a news release from her office, the plan to end trans homelessness will be a collaborative effort between the Mayor's Office on Housing and Community Development, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Department of Public Health, the Office of Transgender Initiatives, and nonprofit organizations serving transgender and gender-nonconforming people experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.The proposal makes San Francisco the first city in the U.S. to commit to ending homelessness for TGNC people, the mayor's office stated.

There are many people across Ireland seeking gender-affirming treatment, aftercare, and general aid. Unfortunately, Ireland does not offer most of the treatment and aid these individuals are seeking, forcing them to travel abroad. With the prices of treatment already very expensive, adding on the cost of travel expenses makes it nearly impossible for many. We […]

Britain's Got Talent star Gabz has come out as trans and has officially changed his name to Ashley Gray nine years after starring on the ITV programme.The star had reached the finals back in 2013 as a 13 year old after performing a self-penned rap track titled The One – which reached number 6 in the UK charts later. Now, nearly a decade later, the singer has taken to his TikTok account to share some exciting news as he's changed his name to Ashley Gray and is on the waitlist for gender reassignment surgery.

jokes in a special from comedian Dave Chappelle. These concerns were reignited this month after a new show from comedian Ricky Gervais also featured offensive remarks against the transgender community, again landing Netflix at the center of discourse surrounding the balance between free speech and respecting the rights of marginalized groups.Sarandos defended Netflix against the backlash in an interview with New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd that was published Saturday, and explained that he believes the only way comedians can learn what content is offensive is by "crossing the line every once in a while.""I think it's very important to the American culture generally to have free expression," he said.He defended the content by saying the company is producing content for "a lot of diverse people who have different opinions and different tastes and different styles" and that "everything's not going to be for everybody."Last October, transgender Netflix employees staged a company-wide protest over Chappelle's special, accusing the company of "releasing content that harms the Trans community and continually failing to create content that represents and uplifts Trans content."However, the company's higher-ups have consolidated support around Chappelle.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent finalist Gabz has come out as trans nine years after starring on the ITV show. The brave 23-year-old impressed show judges with his own track The One, and it struck a chord with viewers too, reaching number six in the UK charts.

India Willoughby has called out the BBC over comments one of its producers has made on social media, asking how the statements made by Keaton Stone ‘fit under BBC impartiality and values’. The 54-year-old presenter, who was revealed as Britain’s first transgender newsreader in 2016, shared several screenshots of comments Keaton made on Twitter. She penned: ‘Hi @bbcpress @BBCTheOneShow – your producer @kerastase is calling trans people “bad guys” who “do things to women” and brainwash kids – while planning what will clearly be a hit piece demonising the trans community.