top of page
In the News
Loki Season 2 Prop Reveals How Sylvie and Loki's Gender Identities Differ
A prop from the set of Loki Season 2 revealed significant differences between the God of Mischief and his Variant, Sylvie, including their gender identities. While Season 1 of the series played up Sylvie's reveal as a female variant of Loki, it never outright confirmed her gender identity. Though the show did not state it outright, an arrest sheet for Loki confirmed the God of Mischief is gender fluid though he uses he/him pronouns, but left it unclear where Sylvie stood. The just-revealed prop, however, confirms Sylvie's gender identity as strictly female.
Comedian and activist Suzy Eddie Izzard says she’s wanted her new name since the age of 10
Suzy Eddie Izzard is looking forward to a new chapter. The activist and comedian announced her new name on Tuesday’s episode of the Political Party podcast. “I’m going to be Suzy Eddie Izzard, that’s how I’m going to roll,” she said. “So, people can choose what they want. They can’t make a mistake. They can’t go wrong with me.” The Emmy-winner said on the podcast that she’s wanted to go by the name of Suzy since she was 10 years old. At the time, she said, she thought “no this is not going to happen.”
Sex vs. gender: What's the difference?
Though the terms “sex” and “gender” are often used interchangeably, there are distinct differences between the two. Recognizing them, say experts, may help us better explain human identity and individual selfhood.
The anti-drag bills sweeping the U.S. are straight from history's playbook
It turns out that even 150 years ago, legislators wanted to police gender expression in public spaces. Who are they? LGBTQ Tennesseans. Advocates worry that recently-passed legislation restricting drag performances in public spaces in Tennessee could be used to discriminate against them, and fuel the slew of similar laws being proposed in other states.
Speaking the language of gender expression
Ly David Elliette Cray pointed at two faces projected on the screen behind her in McEachern Lecture Hall. The face on the left wore glasses and a full beard – “a handsome devil” named Wes, said Cray. “Eventually, this person turned into that person,” she said, pointing to other face on the screen, her own face – framed by dangling earrings, stylish eyeglasses and a scarf covering a bald scalp.
Iowa lawmakers vote to ban gender-affirming care for trans kids. Here's the impact:
A Georgia bill aimed at stopping teachers from talking to students about gender identity died an unexpected death Wednesday after conservative groups joined LGBTQ advocates in opposing the measure. Senate Bill 222, after multiple rewrites, called for public and private schools and camps to get parental involvement before talking about issues of gender identity. Sen. Carden Summers, a Cordele Republican sponsoring the measur
Anti-Trans Healthcare Bills Gain Terrifying Momentum Across The Country
The United States, and I feel like I should put united in quotes these days, is a young country. We don’t have the breadth or depth of shared history to draw from that Greece, China, or Great Britain has. Maybe that’s why it’s so easy for the Moral Outrage Machine to get revved up and spin out of control.
10 Games With Non-Binary Character Options
In a gaming landscape where inclusion, diversity, and accessibility are making incredible progress, players have enjoyed more games than ever before. And while there’s still much work to be done, it’s important to celebrate games that are making space for all gamers. Many players identify with gender identities that exist outside of the typical gender binary.
Jeffree Star Defends Himself After Slamming Pronoun Culture
Jeffree Star doubled down on his controversial comments about nonbinary people and the use of they/them pronouns, writing on Twitter, "I said what I said." The YouTuber and makeup mogul, 37, made the inflammatory remarks on Tennessee Titans player Taylor Lewan's podcast, Bussin With The Boys. Star called people who use they/them pronouns "stupid" and declared that "conservatives like me because I'm just real."
Christians could sue people who call them homophobic if this GOP bill passes
A Florida Republican introduced a bill that would make it easier for religious people to sue those who call them out as homophobic or transphobic, a bill built on a suggestion from Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).
Gender dysphoria in young people is rising—and so is professional disagreement
More children and adolescents are identifying as transgender and are being offered medical treatment, especially in the US—but some providers and European authorities are urging caution because of a lack of strong evidence.
Fairness Campaign releases poll showing most Kentuckians oppose anti-trans legislation
As fervor over anti-transgender legislation mounts, a new poll found a majority of Kentuckians believe decisions over a transgender teen's health care should be left with the parent - not determined by the state.
A new Mason-Dixon poll released Thursday by
bottom of page