Gay-Themed Forum Is Canceled in Malaysia
The public criticism from the government and online attacks that prompted its organizers to back down are the latest examples of the increasing influence of religious conservatism.
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Gay-Themed Forum Is Canceled in Malaysia
The public criticism from the government and online attacks that prompted its organizers to back down are the latest examples of the increasing influence of religious conservatism.
California changes high school sports rule after Trump post over trans athlete
State’s interscholastic federation said it was extending access for more ‘biological females’ at track and field meetThe governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend’s state track and field champio…
MPs fear UK equality watchdog may take months to sign off gender guidance
Exclusive: EHRC insiders believe process could drag on until after its chair is replaced in November‘A real mess’: splits emerge in Labour over supreme court’s gender rulingFormal guidance on how organisations should implement the supreme court ruling …
MSPs express ‘deep concern’ over Scottish parliament trans toilet ruling
Holyrood to increase number of gender neutral facilities, says presiding officer, but critics say ban could expose trans people to harassmentNearly 50 MSPs and their staff have signed a letter to the governing body of the Scottish parliament expressing…
Court ruling on legal definition of a woman ‘misinterpreted’, Lady Hale says
Speaking at book festival in East Sussex, former supreme court president says reaction to judgment ‘very binary’The supreme court’s ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex “has been misinterpreted”, Brenda Hale has said.S…
Wednesday briefing: How Labour is handling the fallout from the equality act ruling
In today’s newsletter: The government has cancelled its women’s conference, citing legal uncertainty after the supreme court ruling. As the EHRC delays full guidance, frustration and confusion growGood morning.The Labour party is to cancel its natio…
US supreme court restores Maine lawmaker’s right to vote after censure from legislature
Laurel Libby was punished by state house after she posted picture of transgender student athlete on social mediaThe US supreme court has restored Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby’s right to vote in the state house for the time being, saying in a brief order…
Labour cancels its women’s conference after supreme court gender ruling
Trans rights and gender-critical campaigners condemn decision after party told it risks legal challenge if event goes aheadLabour has cancelled its national women’s conference and restricted all-women shortlists as it awaits full guidance from the equa…
Trump’s Visit Makes a Splash in Saudi Arabia
Many Saudis say they are big fans of President Trump, calling him a “straight shooter” who shares their values. Others were not impressed.