The Scottish Government has unveiled its plans to streamline and simplify the process of changing legal gender for its citizens. Currently, individuals must submit an application to a UK gender recognition panel, provide a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and live in their acquired gender for a minimum of two years. Under the proposed new legislation, …
On the occasion of Juneteenth and Pride Month, Breanna Sinclairé shares her personal experience of facing discrimination based on both her race and gender identity journey. Sinclairé, a trans opera star from the Bay Area, recently sang the National Anthem at Oracle Park in San Francisco. Breanna Sinclairé sings the National Anthem during a San …
Tara Monsod, a Filipina sous chef, has made a significant impact on the restaurant scene in San Diego. With her experience at Juniper and Ivy and now as executive chef at Animae, she is determined to bring diversity and fine-dining Filipino cuisine to the area. Monsod’s presence as the face of Animae has shifted the …
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) recently signed a legislation known as Senate Bill 15, also referred to as the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which prohibits transgender women and girls from participating in collegiate athletics. This law supplements a previous law enacted in 2021, requiring public school sports teams to be categorized based on students’ sex …
A federal judge has issued an order to halt the implementation of an Indiana ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors. The ban, which was set to take effect on July 1, was challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana due to concerns over its constitutionality. While the law’s prohibition on …
Elliot Page rose to fame with his breakout role in the movie Juno in 2007. However, this newfound success nearly drove him to quit show business. Page, who is now a 36-year-old transgender man, recounts his experiences in his brutally honest memoir, Pageboy. In the memoir, he reflects on how he was made to …
Jessica Bengston, the regional executive chef at Terrain Cafe in Westport, Connecticut, reflects on her experiences as an LGBTQ chef in the hospitality industry. Born in Danbury, Connecticut, Bengston grew up in Westerly, Rhode Island, and began working in restaurants during her teenage years. In this edition of Voices in Food, Bengston discusses the rise …
Tyler James Williams, known for his role as Gregory Eddie on the ABC comedy “Abbott Elementary”, recently addressed speculation about his sexuality on Instagram. In an article for the Los Angeles Times, LZ Granderson praises Williams for his response and sees it as a positive reflection of society’s evolving attitudes towards masculinity. Williams emphasized that …
Country music icon Garth Brooks recently sparked controversy when he announced that he would serve Bud Light at his new bar, Friends in Low Places, located in Nashville, Tennessee. During a live Q&A event with Billboard on June 7, Brooks stated, “We’re going to serve every brand of beer. We are. It’s not our decision …
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recognition of a Community Hero Award to a group that has faced criticism for their portrayal of Catholicism sparked protests and prayer before Friday night’s game. Demonstrators holding signs that read “Stop anti-Catholic hate” and “God will not be mocked” gathered prior to the team’s Pride Night celebration, as reported by …