Boris Johnson joked about trans people at Tory dinner hours before colleague came out

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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Nearly one third (29%) of LGBTQ+ people have been subjected to abuse from people in their family, according to a study by Galop.

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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)

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s exclusion of Trans people in the law that would protect them from conversion therapy has caused upset in the UK’s LGBTQ+ community. It was revealed yesterday, March 31, that the Prime Minister planned to drop the ban altogether, but following major backlash, he u-turned on the decision. The practice will now […]

Boris Johnson has praised the ‘courage’ of the first British MP to come out as trans, hours after reportedly joking about gender identity to a room full of Tories.Tweeting in the early hours of Wednesday morning, Jamie Wallis, the Conservative MP for Bridgend, revealed he had been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and spoke about the recent trauma of being raped and blackmailed.Mr Johnson is said to have opened his speech at a dinner for Tory MPs earlier that night by saying: ‘Good evening ladies and gentleman, or as Keir Starmer would put it, people who are assigned female or male at birth.’After Wallis’s announcement, the prime minister tweeted: ‘Sharing this very intimate story would have taken an immense amount of courage. ‘Thank you for your bravery, which will undoubtedly support others.

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.

Boris Johnson agreed that a Conservative government would ban conversion therapy - a practice which involves trying to change someone’s sexuality or identity, which mostly happens in certain religious settings. Since then the government has consulted on the ban, but campaigners, and some news organisations, have flagged up claims that a ban could unintentionally criminalise clinicians and therapists helping people - particularly teenagers - dealing with gender dsysphoria.Last night ITV’s Paul Brand revealed that the government had dropped plans for a ban.

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.

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.

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.

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.

https://t.co/cbt0tKQZuN pic.twitter.com/IUaCjm9PtE‘Being an MP and hiding something like this was always going to be tough, but I arrogantly assumed I was up for it. Well, I’m not.’MPs were among a vast number of social media users who quickly piled in to support Mr Wallis, with warm words being sent from across the political spectrum.Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised his MP on Twitter this morning, despite reportedly joking about trans rights at a dinner for Tories last night.

On March 31, the world comes together for Trans Day of Visibility to highlight the astounding contributions Trans people have made throughout history and raise awareness about the discrimination still experienced by many, and the 2022 edition will be no different.  To mark the occasion, here are some of the Trans news moments that have […]

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.

As a young, trans woman, I’m very honored to be able to share this message with you today on Transgender Day of Visibility. This year more than ever it is important that we use whatever voice and presence we can muster to lift up those who need the most help and support in our community. I am proud to recognize my trans and nonbinary siblings for standing up firmly against the wave of fearmongering and repression that is sweeping across so many states in the US.

Hamilton says she will continue to be a voice for the trans community after appearing on Channel 4's Naked Attraction last night. Callie Percival had only came out as trans a few months before the hit show was filmed but was pleased with how her experience went.The 24-year-old make-up artist was tasked with picking one of six men to take on a date based on naked attraction alone.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Twitter. Foster's account is now deleted.He then doubled-down in an statement sent to the Mississippi Free Press explaining why he was declining an interview request."I said what I said," he told the outlet.

The vast majority of the LGBTQ+ community believe framing the discussion of transgender rights as a ‘debate’ is harmful, a GAY TIMES survey has found.

https://t.co/cbt0tKQZuN pic.twitter.com/IUaCjm9PtE"I had no intention of ever sharing this with you," the Conservative member of parliament (MP) said, in a tweet prefaced by the words "It's time"."I always imagined I would leave politics well before I ever said this out loud."But Wallis revealed he had been blackmailed in April 2020, when someone "outed" him to his father and sent photographs to other family members."He wanted £50,000 [$66,000] to keep quiet," Wallis said. The politician involved the police, who he said "were so supportive, so understanding," and the blackmailer pled guilty and was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison."For a while it seemed as though I would be able to get on with things and move on.

Related: Gaga’s “switched baristas” dismissal of Caitlyn Jenner is our new go-to phraseWallis posted a statement to Twitter shortly before 3am local time today. Earlier in the evening, Wallis attended a private dinner thrown by Prime Minister Boris Johnson for MPs.It’s time. https://t.co/cbt0tKQZuN pic.twitter.com/IUaCjm9PtE— Jamie Wallis MP (@JamieWallisMP) March 30, 2022Wallis’ statement said:“Yesterday the parliamentary party had a photo in the chamber and then we went for dinner together.

In the upcoming third season of The Umbrella Academy, Elliot Page’s character will come out as transgender.Page tweeted the news, saying, “Meet Viktor Hargreeves.”Meet Viktor Hargreeves ☂️@UmbrellaAcad pic.twitter.com/ZraQNBhfTb— Elliot Page (@TheElliotPage) March 29, 2022Netflix tweeted in response, “Welcome to the family, Viktor — we’re so happy you’re here.” Welcome to the family, Viktor — we’re so happy you’re here ❤️ https://t.co/hQwD4Vvlkd— Netflix (@netflix) March 29, 2022Soon after, The Umbrella Academy’s official account tweeted, “WE LOVE YOU VIKTOR.”

The Trans community has gained a new family member today in Conservative MP, Jamie Wallis, who revealed all in a highly personal statement released early this morning. “I’m Trans. Or to be more accurate, I want to be,” Wallis, who did not specify preferred pronouns, wrote. “I’ve been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and I’ve felt […]

10,300 hate crimes in the U.S. involve a firearm.

A 19-year-old transgender woman has been found murdered at her home alongside her father in Cherokee County, Georgia.

Elliot Page has confirmed that his character on The Umbrella Academy will come out as transgender during its third season.

Conservative MP Jamie Wallis has come out as transgender and shared their experiences of rape and blackmail.

Trafford’s annual Pride celebration of LGBTQ+ arts and culture is coming back for a third year this May. Pride in Trafford will return to Waterside Arts Theatre in Sale for a five-day festival from May 17-21.

Season three of “The Umbrella Academy” is nearly here and Elliot Page’s character has a meaningful storyline.

There’s a huge update about Elliot Page‘s character!

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Angela Rayner said “debate” over transgender rights needs to be taken “away from commentators” as it “debases the serious issues” at hand.

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Father Ted have been axed after clashes between one of its creators and trans activists.Writer Graham Linehan faced backlash recently for a series of tweets dubbed transphobic, resulting in him being banned permanently from Twitter in 2020.In 2018, he was also issued with a verbal harassment warning by police after an online row with a transgender activist.Linehan, 53, who was also wrote Black Books and The IT Crowd, said: “My bet was that the Ted musical was too big to fail.“I thought, ‘If they come after it, then that will be good because then people will see how crazy this is, how absurd and how censorious, how anti-female, how homophobic that this movement is.’"Linehan continued to say that producers had “rolled over” to campaigners’ demands and axed the production, despite it having already begun rehearsals.He added: "Every comedian at the moment is living under a kind of state of permanent blackmail.""I’ve been thoroughly cancelled. I’ll tell you how cancelled I am, there were two programmes called Cancelled and I wasn’t on either of them."Father Ted star Joe Rooney was forced to deny that footballer Jack Grealish was his son recently.