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Imane Khelif: Is it accurate to label this female-born boxer as ‘biological male’ or ‘transgender’?
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's characterisation as a “biological male” or “transgender” appears over…
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The Olympics is scrapping its controversial testosterone limits for trans and intersex athletes
The IOC will adopt a more case by case approach to determine athletes' eligibility, rather than a b…
Canela López
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State Department issues first 'X gender' passport for non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming people
Secretary of State Blinken has called it a step "toward ensuring the fair treatment of LGBTQI+ U.S.…
Bryan Metzger
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American Medical Association recommends removing sex markers from public portions of birth certificates
Because birth certificates have been used to discriminate against marginalized communities, the ass…
Morgan Keith
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4 top athletes barred from competing in their Olympic events because their natural testosterone levels are deemed too high
Olympians like Caster Semenya have been blocked from competing in track events 400 meters to a mile…
Canela López
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A Chicago children's hospital became the first in the nation to apologize for performing cosmetic genital surgery on intersex infants
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago released a statement denouncing cosmetic genit…
Kelly McLaughlin
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Lady Gaga said she didn't shut down rumors that she was a man to avoid a child in the same situation feeling shame
In the new Netflix docuseries "What's Next? The Future With Bill Gates," Lady Gaga addresses the ru…
Ayomikun Adekaiyero
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A conservative group is suing to stop a San Francisco basic income program that gives 55 struggling trans residents $1,200 a month
San Francisco's GIFT program, which provides a guaranteed basic income for some trans people, is fa…
Kenneth Niemeyer
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Same sex marriage verdict: CJI says Parliament needs to effect changes in law; directs Centre to act against discrimination
A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has left it to the Parliament …
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More than 60% LGBTQ+ cancelled travel plans in India last year with over 90% fearing for their safety
The survey reveals that LGBTQ+ travellers in India continue to be cautious, as a significant percen…
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Elon Musk says terms like 'cisgender' and 'cis' are now considered 'slurs' on Twitter in his latest anti-trans statements
Musk has a tendency to make announcements about Twitter's policies based on personal whims, but it'…
Sawdah Bhaimiya
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Twitter appears to limit visibility of tweets containing words like 'trans,' 'gay,' and 'queer' sent over DM
The move could be a departure for Elon Musk, who often criticized social media content moderation a…
Samantha Delouya
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Americans will be allowed to apply for 'X gender' passports next month, State Department says
The option will be available from April 11 and will be extended to other forms of documentation nex…
Sinéad Baker
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The other wedding planner of Made in Heaven
Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju essays the role of a trans wedding planner in the upcoming web series, Ma…
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Fights involving men against women are 'intentionally scandalous,' MMA authority says
These sorts of events "put women at risk," according to the IMMAF, which said in a statement that i…
Alan Dawson
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Tons of other animals have clitorises — and they can teach us more about human sexuality
Lizards, snakes, crocodiles, turtles, and mammals all have clitorises. Researchers say understandin…
Paola Rosa-Aquino
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World Athletics president says transgender athlete policies must prioritize 'fairness' over 'inclusion'
Sebastian Coe told Insider that his priority is to uphold "the integrity of women's sport."
Scott Davis
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After being diagnosed with a chronic condition, she started a community for other Asian Americans with disabilities
With the Asian Americans with Disabilities Initiative, Jennifer Lee wants to build community for ot…
Natasha Ishak
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Republicans want to prevent future Olympians like Laurel Hubbard - so they're banning trans kids from school sports
The GOP is relying on the same flawed ideas about testosterone that the IOC uses to run "sex tests"…
Canela López
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Sex and the single gene: new research shows a genetic 'master switch'
In humans and other animals, sex is usually determined by a single gene. However, there are claims …