Following the March 14th Sapporo High Court decision finding Japan’s lack of marriage equality for same sex couples to be unconstitutional, the government reiterated that its position was unchanged: that the country’s lack of marriage equality was, as far as they were concerned, not an issue. This led the plaintiffs Continue Reading
PODCAST – A Love Letter From the EHRC
On this “fun-packed” episode of WTT?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over: References: Puberty blockers blocked: In Wales, in Scotland, in England (article from March 2024) Good news from Sunny Sweden! BBC article Scottish gender service. Scotsman article NCPS and the MOU: TACTT Statement Ryan Castellucci. Leigh Day article EHRC Letter: Continue Reading
Florence Ashley, “Gender/Fucking: The Pleasures and Politics of Living in a Gendered Body” (CLASH Books, 2024)
The reader should note from the outset that the book (in case the title wasn’t enough of a clue) is very NSFW. While this review won’t focus on this aspect, jumping straight into the book may land a reader in a situation they weren’t prepared for, so fair warning. It Continue Reading
USA PODCAST – Wrasslin’ is Real?!
In this episode of WTT US, Alyssa and Valeriya talk about: References: https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB121/2024 https://www.wbrz.com/news/photos-high-winds-damage-buildings-down-trees-as-severe-weather-moves-through-louisiana https://legiscan.com/LA/bill/HB122/2024 https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/idaho-gender-affirming-care-ban-minors-supreme-court/index.html https://www.mediamatters.org/libs-tiktok/bomb-threats-follow-libs-tiktoks-campaign-against-planet-fitness https://www.mediamatters.org/media/4018491 https://www.mediamatters.org/media/4018492 https://www.mediamatters.org/media/4018493 https://www.mediamatters.org/media/4018509 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/11/02/libs-of-tiktok-tweets-death-bomb-threats/71409213007 https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/libs-tiktok-x-chaya-raichik-bomb-threat-twitter-of-libsoftiktok-rcna102784 https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-commission-issues-warning-against-all-elite-wrestling-after-transgender-match
Talking to Thin Air – Understanding Transgender Life in Parliament
Trans community members, parents, family members and allies gathered on the 17th of April in a small room in 1 Parliament Street to discuss with and offer visiting MPs a chance to interact with transgender people directly. Those in attendance were invited by openly trans MP for Bridgend and Porthcawl, Continue Reading