trans rights

I'm a trans care leaver. Finding love and acceptance as my true self was the best feeling in the world
Jack Smith

I'm a trans care leaver. Finding love and acceptance as my true self was the best feeling in the world

This November is both National Care Leavers Month and Trans Awareness Month. Jack shares his story of coming out while living in care
There's a looming crisis for trans and non-binary survivors of domestic abuse
the silhouette of a woman in a flat
Melissa

There's a looming crisis for trans and non-binary survivors of domestic abuse

At London Trans+ Pride, I march for a future that teenage me didn't think I'd have
London Trans+ Pride
Oscar Sharples

At London Trans+ Pride, I march for a future that teenage me didn't think I'd have

We need to end health inequalities for trans and non-binary people – let's start with GP services
Louise Ansari

We need to end health inequalities for trans and non-binary people – let's start with GP services

In turbulent times for the LGBTQ+ community, we must be courageous 
LGBTQ+

In turbulent times for the LGBTQ+ community, we must be courageous 

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A moment in a maths class, aged 14, gave me the courage to tell people I was trans
Alice Jayde Wood

A moment in a maths class, aged 14, gave me the courage to tell people I was trans

Activist Munroe Bergdorf: 'We need to bring the transgender conversation back to a human level'
Trans rights

Activist Munroe Bergdorf: 'We need to bring the transgender conversation back to a human level'

Top 5 books about video games by trailblazing author Jeanne Thornton
Books

Top 5 books about video games by trailblazing author Jeanne Thornton

My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people
LGBTQ+ rights protest
Cello Dutton-David

My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people

'We don't live single issue lives': This exhibition is celebrating trans joy amid the culture wars
Trans rights

'We don't live single issue lives': This exhibition is celebrating trans joy amid the culture wars

Ban on puberty blockers is unjust – but young trans people can endure and thrive despite it
LGBTQ+ rights protest
Cleo Madeleine

Ban on puberty blockers is unjust – but young trans people can endure and thrive despite it

Heartbroken? Blame capitalism. Author Shon Faye on why so many of us feel like 'failures in love'
Love

Heartbroken? Blame capitalism. Author Shon Faye on why so many of us feel like 'failures in love'

Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Media and campaigns
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Media and campaigns

I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was
Foster care

I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was

Drag Race star Tia Kofi: 'We need to stand side-by-side with trans people more than ever'
Tia Kofi
Drag

Drag Race star Tia Kofi: 'We need to stand side-by-side with trans people more than ever'

Trans Brits feel like a 'constant target' in wake of Brianna Ghey's murder: 'Trans kids deserve better'
LGBTQ+ rights

Trans Brits feel like a 'constant target' in wake of Brianna Ghey's murder: 'Trans kids deserve better'

Will Ferrell takes a crash course in trans advocacy in new Netflix doc Will & Harper
Will Ferrell and Harper Steele
Film

Will Ferrell takes a crash course in trans advocacy in new Netflix doc Will & Harper

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's historic Olympic win is a victory against hate
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif with her arm being raised in victory by a referee following a boxing match
Ella Gilbert

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's historic Olympic win is a victory against hate

Dylan Mulvaney on womanhood, identity and why there's so much on the line in the US election
Dylan Mulvaney
Comedy

Dylan Mulvaney on womanhood, identity and why there's so much on the line in the US election

'We have the right to live with dignity': More than 55,000 people march for London Trans+ Pride
London Trans+ Pride
Trans pride

'We have the right to live with dignity': More than 55,000 people march for London Trans+ Pride

Yes, LGBTQ+ Pride still matters. A lot. Here's the many, many reasons why
LGBTQ+ rights

Yes, LGBTQ+ Pride still matters. A lot. Here's the many, many reasons why

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Walt Disco: 'Politicians would rather talk about trans people than things affecting everyone'
Walt Disco. Credit: Izzy Leach
Music

Walt Disco: 'Politicians would rather talk about trans people than things affecting everyone'

'Making trans people into villains': Tories slammed over pledge to change legal definition of sex
Prime minister Rishi Sunak in Downing Street
General election 2024

'Making trans people into villains': Tories slammed over pledge to change legal definition of sex

Green Party leader Carla Denyer on climate crisis, fighting for trans rights and beating Labour
Politics

Green Party leader Carla Denyer on climate crisis, fighting for trans rights and beating Labour

Letters: Benefits system does need reforming – but not in the way Rishi Sunak thinks
rishi sunak/ dwp benefit cuts
Letters

Letters: Benefits system does need reforming – but not in the way Rishi Sunak thinks