Today is the Trans Day of Visibility. It’s a day I’ve felt cynical about in past years. The discussion around trans rights gets seen a lot. Whether it’s philosophical or academic debates on “what is a ...

Twitter boss and billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk referred to the term cisgender as a ‘slur’, while responding to a thread on the social media platform. Replying to a tweet by commentator James Esses, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

It’s a phrase that has become synonymous with the trans community – a rallying call to arms to defend and uplift our trans brothers and sisters at a time where insidious forces and global governments ...

A landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman is set to have huge implications across the UK. In a long-anticipated decision five senior judges said the terms "women" and "sex" refer to ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Serenity Johnson attends a rally in support of trans youth in schools on June 26, 2023, outside the Fayette County Public Schools central office in Lexington, Ky. Credit - Ryan C. Hermens—Lexington ...

With the announcement of the 97th Academy Awards nominations, one selection has proved to be the most historic – and controversial. Celebrated for her work in “Emilia Pérez,” Karla Sofia Gascón became ...

Most people don’t mean harm when they say something awkward to a trans person, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t sting. Even well-meaning questions or comments can come off as invasive, dismissive, or ...