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
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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
Trans Community in Scotland Protests Against NHS and Scottish Government Betrayal
In Glasgow on Thursday, around 400 trans people and allies gathered in George Square to protest the decision by the NHSGGC and Sandyford management to implement the Cass Recommendations in Glasgow and possibly Lothian – effectively banning transition care for under 18s – despite vast opposition to Cass and questions Continue Reading