Trans Women: Last News

2 min read As Mexico commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, the nation remains fraught with paradox. Despite being a regional leader in the legal recognition of LGBTI+ rights, Mexico sadly ranks second in Latin America for reported hate crimes against the community.

A Tasmania-based lesbian woman and supporter of the anti-trans group LGB Alliance, is raising funds to take her battle to ban trans women and men from her drag shows, to the High Court. Trigger Warning: This story discusses comments against the transgender community, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Jessica Hoyle has raised over $3,300, since she launched her campaign on a fundraising platform last month. Last year, Hoyle failed in her bid to get an exemption from the Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to hold her “female-only event” and now plans to take her fight to the High Court.

@Wild_Womyn #supportwomenrunbusinesses— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 22, 2020In addition to Rowling’s “feminist witch” T-shirt, the shop includes an entire section of “gender critical” products, PinkNews reports.Among the anti-trans messages, shoppers can buy badges that tout “Trans-ideology erases women” and “Don’t call me ‘cis,'” mugs that say “Notorious Transphobe” and “Member of ‘TERF.”Other products compare transitioning to conversion therapy and claim support for “Detransitioners” — those who transition back to their assigned sex at birth.Further products say that “Female biology is not an identity,” that “Queer politics erases women,” and urge supporters to “Get the L out of LGBT.”Wild Womyn is owned by Angela C.