World Athletics has implemented a new policy requiring athletes to pass a one-time gene test to compete in the female category at world-ranking competitions. This test for the SRY gene, which can be conducted through a cheek swab or blood test, will be overseen by member federations and is meant to ensure that only biologically female athletes compete. This rule comes into effect on September 1st, aiming to create a level playing field, as gender cannot trump biology. This follows years of debate over eligibility criteria, with the new regulations addressing concerns about biological advantages and building on recommendations made by a working group.
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The GOP’s recent decision to erase all mentions of bisexual individuals from the Stonewall National Monument webpages is, frankly, not a surprise. It’s a stark example of what many of us, particularly within the transgender community, have been warning about for quite some time. The removal of bisexual representation, coming on the heels of the erasure of transgender people, is a clear indication that these attacks are part of a broader strategy. The goal, as has been repeatedly stated, is to shrink the scope of who is considered worthy of belonging, visibility, and remembrance.
The initial removal of transgender people from the monument’s historical narrative was a warning sign.… Continue reading
The Turkish Health Ministry has implemented new restrictions on hormone medications used in gender-affirming care, specifically targeting individuals under the age of 21. The directive, issued through the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency, cites the government’s “Year of the Family” campaign and the protection of “cultural and moral values” as justification. The restricted medications include testosterone-based drugs, GnRH analogues, and high-dose estrogen products, although they remain accessible for other medical conditions. This policy change follows an earlier restriction and aligns Turkey with other countries limiting access to hormone replacement therapy, raising concerns among experts about the potential impact on the physical and mental well-being of transgender individuals.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed three anti-transgender bills passed by the Republican-controlled legislature. These bills targeted transgender individuals’ ability to change birth certificates, restricted DEI initiatives in higher education and state agencies, and further limited transgender rights in public life. Hobbs, a vocal opponent of such legislation, cited the bills’ negative impact on the state and its workforce in her veto statements. Her actions blocked these measures, which passed along strict party lines, from becoming law.
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