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12 January 2013Fox News host Bill O’Reilly mocks trans prisoner’s appearance and calls her ‘he’ 29 Fox News hosts Bill O'Reilly and Megyn Kelly have mocked the physical appearance of a transgender prisoner, repeatedly calling her 'he' and joked that she isn't attractive enough to be in danger of being physically assaulted in prison. -
11 January 2013Comment: It’s time for the media to change the record on trans healthcare 25 In a comment piece for PinkNews, Sarah Brown says the media needs to make substantial improvements in the way it covers health stories involving the trans community. -
11 January 2013Guardian columnist Suzanne Moore leaves Twitter following transphobic row 47 Suzanne Moore, who frequently writes for the Guardian newspaper, appears to have left Twitter having faced heavy criticism for her controversial remarks about the trans community. -
11 January 2013Comment: I wish the Guardian’s Suzanne Moore would stop digging 18 In a comment piece for PinkNews, Zoe Stavri argues that Guardian columnist Suzanne Moore should apologise for her recent transphobic outburst. -
10 January 2013Sweden ends forced sterilisation rule for people who undergo gender reassignment 12 Sweden has ended a law which made forced sterilisation compulsory for people undergoing gender reassignment surgery, in order for the state to recognise their gender identity. -
10 January 2013MPs sign petition encouraging government to allow gender-neutral passports 11 A petition, which has been signed by some MPs including the former equality minister, has been started to urge the UK government to allow the possibility of gender-neutrality on passports. -
10 January 2013Guardian columnist Julie Bindel: The ‘trans cabal’ are running a witch hunt 71 Guardian columnist Julie Bindel has tweeted PinkNews to accuse a “trans cabal” of “running a witch hunt” - it follows fierce criticism of an article by fellow columnist Suzanne Moore. -
10 January 2013Guardian columnist Suzanne Moore refuses to apologise after accusations of transphobia 43 Journalist Suzanne Moore has taken to Twitter, and now written a second piece defending a previous article in which she said the perceived ideal body for a woman was that of a "transsexual".
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9 January 2013New York: Trans teacher sues school after being told ‘you’re worse than gay’ 13 A transgender teacher in New York City was allegedly fired from a Catholic school, having worked there for 32 years, after being branded "worse than gay." -
9 January 2013US: Trans man to be ordained as Catholic Priest 4 A trans man is set to be ordained as a Catholic Priest in the US state of Minnesota by a church which combines traditional teachings with progressive values. -
7 January 2013UK: Transgender doctor under investigation by the General Medical Council 18 Britain's first post-operative transgender doctor is under investigation following complaints that he provided inappropriate treatment to patients wishing to change gender. -
2 January 2013US: Transgender man faces difficulty in getting divorced from wife 25 Thomas Beatie, a transgender father of three, is fighting an Arizona judge to get a divorce from his wife of nine years, Nancy Beatie, with a decision due next month. -
28 December 2012Transgender Big Brother star Luke Anderson: I want to start a family 55 Big Brother 2012 winner Luke Anderson says he hopes to start a family in the new year. -
28 December 2012Manchester: Road survey criticised for asking gender-related questions 24 Local government officials in Greater Manchester have defended a transport public consultation document that asks respondents to identity their race, sexuality and gender following complaints. -
21 December 2012Video: Amsterdam hosts the Drag Queen Olympics in spectacular style + As part of the Pink Christmas event currently being held in Amsterdam, the Drag Queen Olympics have kicked off in spectacular style. -
21 December 2012New Hampshire’s first transgender representative signals fight back to office 2 A transgender New Hampshire state representative, who resigned last month, says she will stand again for election next year. -
21 December 2012Ireland: Mobile phone advert deemed transphobic by media watchdog 23 The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) has upheld complaints against Irish mobile phone company Meteor over a transphobic advert. -
19 December 2012UK: Primary school writes to parents to explain that their child’s teacher will be changing gender 60 A Church of England primary school has written to parents to explain that their children's teacher will be changing genders from male to female. -
19 December 2012Trans model gives Michelle Obama a run for her money on cover of trans magazine + Candy, the transversal style magazine has featured trans model Connie Fleming as a Michelle Obama style "Candydate" of choice. -
18 December 2012New York: Body-building fireman acquitted of attacking trans partner 2 A jury has acquitted a firefighter of several assault charges brought against him by his transgender ex-girlfriend – and in a twist to the story is now dating another transgender woman who herself was cleared of a fatal strangulation charge.
