Lewis Hancox’s latest book which is released on May 9th is a wonderful second instalment. Inside is not just his heartfelt autobiographical story in comic book style and wit, but is complete with advice for trans youth and resonant observations and lessons that are helpful to people regardless of age, Continue Reading
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Social Transition, Puberty Blockers and the Cass Review (Podcast transcript)
Hello, my name is Dr Cal Horton, I’m a Research Fellow focused on the experiences, rights and well-being of trans children. I’ve been deeply immersed in the literature on this topic for many years, and followed the Cass Review initially with hope, and more recently with a great deal of Continue Reading
Party Lines Review
I was raised on stories of raves, and feel at home in front of a rig. So I can get a bit sceptical when I see academic books about a subculture that feels hard to pin down into words the feeling of being a part of the community. Partly because 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