13 uplifting 2022 news stories for Trans Day of Visibility

In late March, President Vladimir Putin of Russia compared his country’s reputational plight to that of J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series. In a speech railing against the West’s efforts to ostracize Russia, Mr.

The Broadway-bound revival of the musical 1776, which begins a pre-New York engagement at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts next month, has announced a cast comprised fully of performers who identify as female, non-binary, and trans.

Talisa Garcia has made history as the first openly transgender person to be cast by Disney in a Lucasfilm production.

Talisa Garcia has become the first openly trans actress cast in a Lucasfilm production, as the British performer will appear in the forthcoming Disney+ show Willow.The TV adaptation of the 1988 film will focus on a princess who puts together a team to save her twin brother from harm.The cast also includes Warwick Davis reviving his role as Willow Ufgood, as well as Erin Kellyman, Ellie Bamber and Tony Revolori. The latest:Talisa Garcia has become the first openly trans actress cast in a Lucasfilm production, as the British performer will appear in the forthcoming Disney+ show Willow.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed the state’s anti-trans sports bill.

Andi Mudryk, the first transgender person appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom, was sworn in April 7 during an in-person ceremony at Sacramento County Superior Court. She now doubles the number of out trans jurists on the state bench.Mudryk thanked Newsom during the event, which was livestreamed, as well as the LGBTQ and disability communities. As previously reported, Mudryk, 58, lives with brittle bone disease, stated the governor's office in announcing her appointment.

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Kay Ivey signs the legislation, doctors could face felony charges, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, for prescribing puberty blockers and hormones to minors or performing gender reassignment surgeries.The legislation, called the Alabama Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, claims that most youth who identify as trans will "outgrow" the phase once they go through puberty."This internal sense of discordance is not permanent or fixed, but to the contrary, numerous studies have shown that a substantial majority of children who experience discordance between their sex and identity will outgrow the discordance once they go through puberty and will eventually have an identity that aligns with their sex," the bill states.The bill's wording mentions that a "wait-and-see approach" for transgender youth "who reveal signs of gender nonconformity" is the best course of action, instead of hormone therapy and surgery.Democrat Representative Neil Rafferty, the only openly gay member of the Legislature, said the bill would make life for transgender youth harder."This is invasive," Rafferty said, according to AL.com. "It's hard enough growing up being different.

British actress Talisa Garcia is breaking down barriers at Disney as the first known openly trans performer to be cast in one of the studio’s LucasFilm productions.

EXCLUSIVE: British actress Talisa Garcia (Baptiste) has been cast in anticipated Disney+ series Willow, marking the first known occasion an openly trans actor has been cast in a production from Disney-owned Lucasfilm, home to the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.

Talisa Garcia is making history.

The Briggle family from Texas at the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards

exclusive interview, a portion of which was posted to social media. “The headlines are wrong.

The California Legislature now has its first parent of a transgender child. Suisun City Mayor Lori Wilson easily won election Tuesday to the open 11th Assembly District seat that straddles Solano and Contra Costa counties.Wilson who, with her husband, has a transgender son in college, took her oath of office Wednesday morning.

Of course Fox News would announce its hiring of Caitlyn Jenner on Transgender Day of Visibility. The trans former Olympic gold medalist and Republican California gubernatorial candidate in last year's recall election made her first appearance as a contributor that same evening — March 31 — on her pal Sean Hannity's program. Jenner, part of the Kardashian clan, is not a spokesperson for the LGBTQ community, and to her credit, she hasn't claimed to be one.

In recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility March 31, Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and Admiral Rachel Levine of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services welcomed six transgender and nonbinary youth and their families to the White House, along with advocates from national rights organizations.

Johnson said during a visit to a hospital in Welwyn Garden City, London.He then added, however, that there were “complexities and sensitivities when you move from the area of sexuality to the question of gender”.Johnson also noted that he does not believe that children should be able to make decisions about their gender without parental involvement.“You cannot shame, shock, poison or traumatise someone into becoming straight or cisgender,” Bergdorf wrote on Instagram. “Everybody deserves to live a life where they feel proud of who they are, free to love who they love and safe to express how they feel.”A post shared by Munroe ✨ (@munroebergdorf)She added: “As a community, we need to fight NOW and we need our cisgender allies to fight with us, LOUDLY.

The Prime Minister has argued it is not “reasonable” for children to make decisions on their gender without parental involvement.

The UK’s first transgender MP has hit out at the government for its attempt to exclude transgender people from a law banning ‘conversion therapy’.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has updated its guidance on single-sex spaces, which state that transgender people can be excluded if the reasoning is “justified and proportionate”.

The UK government is reportedly “not budging” on its decision not to ban trans ‘conversion therapy’, despite widespread calls to do so.

RuPaul’s Drag Race, Hacks and Marvel’s Eternals were among the honourees at the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

Ariana Grande celebrated Trans Day of Visibility on 31 March by announcing a fund she has created to help support transgender youth.

The St. Augustine Record.Following the outcry, Willets "immediately" spoke with the teacher and demanded the removal of the shirt, which they complied with.

Ariana Grande is stepping in to protect trans youth, launching a new fund and matching donations raised from up to $1.5 million in honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility, following recent anti-trans policies that target the trans community.The superstar announced the creation of her Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund, partnering with fundraising organization Pledge and urging her fans and followers to donate to make a positive impact, collecting over $450,000 since going live.“Right now there are hundreds of disgraceful bills pending in state legislature that target trans youth and aim to curb their rights,” Ariana wrote, including states banning trans students from participating in school sports, such as Arizona, Oklahoma, Iowa, Utah and South Dakota.The singer stated that this new fund will provide “critical funds” and direct services to organizations “providing direct services and advocating for the rights of trans youth,” adding that this campaign will bring donations to 18 organizations across 12 different states, including the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, Equality Florida, Jasmyn, Tennessee Equality Project, and more.A post shared by Pledge (@pledge.to)Ariana shared her appreciation for everyone taking the time to donate, as “the impact of fighting these anti-trans bills and policies is felt all year by trans people, their families and loved ones.”

Ariana Grande has launched a fundraiser to support trans youth, and pledged to match all funds raised up to $1. 5m (£1m). The pop singer shared the announcement on Instagram, to coincide with Transgender Day of Visibility (31 March).

The season nine queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race and joint winner of All Stars season four, Trinity the Tuck Taylor has come out to the world as Trans and non-binary in a heartfelt Instagram post. “Years ago after starting drag I seriously questioned how I identified with my gender,” Trinity, whose pronouns are she/they, wrote. […]

Dangerous Woman singer has used her platform to advocate and donate funds. In 2021, worked with Better Help to in free therapy with the mental health app—she actually did this twice, once in early June 2021 and again for World Mental Health Day in October 2021.Ariana Grande’s “Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund” is approaching half a million dollars with the goal of 1.5 million expected to be met quickly.More from GlamourSee More Stories© 2022 Condé Nast.

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Fox News.On Thursday, Fox News announced the transgender retired Olympic decathlete and media personality will join the network as a contributor, with her first appearance having taken place on Thursday's edition of Sean Hannity's program "Hannity."Responding to the backlash on social media, Jenner said on Friday that she was "astounded" by "the irony of the fringe in the LGBT population is knocking me on 'trans day of visibility' which they tout every chance they get, all day long.""Meanwhile I am the most visible trans person in the world. The irony of the left and the WOKE never ceases to astound me," she tweeted.

fundraising effort to support LGBTQ+ rights group Equality Texas. It's a play on the popular phrase "Don't mess with Texas."Republican Gov.

Ariana Grande is helping raise money for trans youth.

Around 40 people participated in a March 19 protest outside Dallas Arboretum (Dallas Taffet/Dallas Voice)

I recently received a phone call from a woman I’d never met. She was pretty upset about the “opinion” of our attorney general and our governor that affirming care for trans youth is child abuse. Some perspective: She believes in smaller government and

Trinity the Tuck came out as trans non-binary and said she wants others to know “they aren’t alone” in a heartfelt statement to fans.

Ariana Grande voiced her support for trans rights on International Transgender Day of Visibility by pledging $1.5M to support organizations that help trans youth.The Into You singer, 28, made an Instagram post on Thursday announcing her Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund, which she started with the fundraising platform Pledge.The hitmaker also slammed recent legislature targeting trans rights: 'Right now there are hundreds of disgraceful bills pending in state legislature that target trans youth and aim to curb their rights.' Advocate: Ariana Grande voiced her support for trans rights on International Transgender Day of Visibility by pledging $1.5M to support organizations that help trans youth; Pictured in 2018'Please join me in donating to this fund i’ve created with @pledge.to to support organizations providing direct services and advocating for the rights of trans youth!' 'This will provide critical funds to organizations advocating for the rights of trans youth. please share & swipe to find out more about where exactly our money is going !!!' she wrote.Ariana stated she will match up to 1.5M in donations.

Amy Schneider is spending the day at the White House!

Fox News appearance since it was announced she was joining the network as a contributor.Jenner's first appearance as a Fox News contributor, only hours after the network announced that she had been hired, came in the form of a short interview with host Sean Hannity on Thursday. As a transgender woman with conservative political views, Jenner has been a divisive figure in both the transgender community and among conservatives as Republicans increasingly focus on gender identity issues with a wave of state bills aimed a curtailing transgender rights."As you might know, I am trans," Jenner said to Hannity.

Trinity “The Tuck” Taylor has shared an update on her gender identity.

“I Looked Up at the Sky and I, Imagined All of the Stars Were My Sisters” by inaugural Illuminations Grant recipient Keijaun Thomas in 2020. (Photo by Charles Rice via Queer-Art.org.)

Department of Justice (DOJ) has warned states that laws and other restrictions that seek to discriminate against transgender people may be in violation of federal law.The DOJ cautioned that "intentionally erecting discriminatory barriers" against transgender Americans could be at odds with federal protections in a letter sent to all of the nation's state attorneys general on Thursday. The letter, signed by Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general for the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, came amid a wave of actions aimed at banning transgender women and girls from participating in sports and transgender children from accessing medical treatment."The Department of Justice is committed to ensuring that all children are able to live free from discrimination, abuse and harassment," Clarke said in a statement.

Trinity “The Tuck” Taylor is opening up about her gender identity.

“Hanging out in what is apparently the Secretary of War Room. The US hasn’t had a Secretary of War for decades, but if we ever have one again, their office is still ready I guess,” Amy Schneider posted on Twitter.

Boris Johnson’s government is set to ban gay ‘conversion therapy’ after all, though his plans reportedly do not cover practices aimed at trans people.

became the first deaf man to win an Oscar while the film he starred in ‘CODA’ made history when it won the coveted Best Picture award.Meanwhile, director Jane Campion became only the third woman to win Best Director, having been nominated in 1994 for ‘The Piano’ but losing to Steven Spielberg for ‘Schindler’s List’.On-stage slaps aside, one of the biggest stories of Oscar night was a high level of LGBT+ representation. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and best queer moments of Oscars 2022.Before the ceremony even began the red carpet turned rainbow when four women-loving women (wlw) couples arrived at the ceremony.Comedian and host for the evening Wanda Sykes walked the red carpet with her wife Alex, meanwhile Queen Latifa was seen arm in arm with her partner, choreographer to the stars Eboni Nichols.Kristen Stewart, nominated in the Best Actress category for her part in ‘Spencer,’ was photographed sharing a cheeky kiss with her girlfriend, the screenwriter Dylan Meyer.Finally, comedian and TV host Niecy Nash was seen with her wife, the singer-songwriter Jessica Betts.

REMINDER: To mark Transgender Day of Visibility in North Texas, Reconciling Ministries Network board member Pamela Curry will screen the 2005 documentary Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton’s Cafeteria, tonight at Northaven Church, 11211 Preston Road, Room 240, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free but

fundraising effort to support LGBTQ+ rights group Equality Texas. It's a play on the popular phrase "Don't mess with Texas."Republican Gov.

Today (Thursday, March 31), on International Transgender Day of Visibility, the U.S. Justice Department issued a letter to all state attorneys general to remind them of federal constitutional and statutory provisions protecting transgender youth from discrimination, including when those youth seek gender-affirming care.