Transgender patient sues over alleged surgical team discrimination
Jennifer Capasso, 42, alleges Memorial Sloan Kettering staff mocked her and changed her records. Her secret recording forms the basis of a New York lawsuit. Read the full story.
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Transgender Tycoon Drops NHS Negligence Case
Samantha Kane, who underwent gender reassignment surgery in Serbia, has dropped her £162k case against the NHS after being satisfied with patient safety improvements.
Man denied NHS weight-loss surgery over ADHD
Keren Slater, 48, claims the NHS refused him a gastric bypass due to his ADHD, leaving him in limbo. He says he's being discriminated against and has nowhere to turn for help.
NFL's First Trans Cheerleader Claims Unfair Dismissal
Justine Lindsay, the NFL's first transgender cheerleader, alleges the Carolina Panthers fired her for being trans. Explore the story and its political context.
NJ Spa Must Allow Transgender Access to Female Areas
A New Jersey Korean spa with compulsory nudity must now admit transgender women to female-only areas following a discrimination lawsuit. Read the full story on the landmark ruling.
Delayed Trans Guidance Sparks Discrimination Fears
Campaigners warn new transgender guidance could permit discrimination based on appearance. The government vows not to rush publication of the 300-page code affecting single-sex services.
NZ Bans New Puberty Blocker Prescriptions
New Zealand halts new puberty blocker prescriptions for transgender youth, citing insufficient evidence. Critics warn of devastating mental health impacts. Read the full story.
Transgender patients recorded as female for male NHS issues
Exclusive NHS data reveals over 500 transgender patients were recorded as female for conditions like enlarged prostates. Experts warn this poses serious clinical risks. Read the full investigation.
Nurses' trans tribunal verdict expected in new year
Seven NHS nurses will learn the outcome of their employment tribunal over a trans colleague using female changing facilities. The landmark case highlights workplace rights and inclusion.
Ohio religious freedom bill faces LGBTQ+ rights opposition
A proposed Ohio law granting businesses religious exemption from serving LGBTQ+ customers faces fierce opposition from civil rights groups and Hindu leaders, raising concerns about legalised discrimination.
Met Police culture makes racial harm 'inevitable'
A damning internal report exposes how the Metropolitan Police's institutional culture systematically fails Black and ethnic minority staff and enables racial discrimination.
For-Profit Prison Healthcare: Profits Over Patients Exposed
A groundbreaking Guardian investigation reveals how corporate healthcare providers are prioritising profits over prisoner welfare, leading to devastating consequences and systemic failures.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
NHS racism crisis: 1 in 3 staff face patient abuse
Exclusive NHS survey reveals disturbing levels of racism against healthcare staff, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling for urgent action to protect workers.
NHS Staff Face Shocking Racism - Streeting Demands Action
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals alarming racism within NHS as staff report discrimination from patients and colleagues. Exclusive investigation exposes systemic issues affecting healthcare workers.
NHS staff face '70s-style racism epidemic
Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals shocking levels of racist abuse against NHS workers, comparing current hostility to darkest periods of 1970s and 80s Britain.
LA Gym Bans Trans Member From Lesbian Area
A Los Angeles fitness centre sparks controversy after excluding a transgender member from women-only spaces, igniting heated debate about LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion policies.
University apologises after Jewish students removed from church
The University of Cincinnati faces backlash after Jewish students were removed from a Catholic church during a university-sponsored tour, sparking allegations of discrimination and prompting an official apology.
Trans TV Star: 'My Rights Are Being Stripped Away'
In an emotional interview, a prominent transgender television personality reveals their fears about the erosion of trans rights and calls for greater understanding and protection.
Government rejects anti-Islamophobia shop safeguards
Ministers have rejected calls to make it illegal for shops to refuse service to Muslim customers, sparking criticism from community leaders and equality campaigners.
Transgender group sues England Cricket Board over policy
Transgender rights group takes England Cricket Board to court following controversial new participation guidelines that restrict transgender women's cricket involvement.
Queensland reinstates puberty blocker ban - fight continues
After successfully overturning Queensland's controversial puberty blocker ban, a determined woman faces renewed battle as the LNP government reinstates the legislation, sparking fresh debates over transgender healthcare rights in Australia.
World Athletics bars transgender women from female competition
World Athletics implements new regulations excluding transgender women from female category competitions, citing fairness and integrity concerns in elite sport.
AOC and Riley Gaines clash in transgender sports debate
Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies moderates explosive debate between Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and athlete Riley Gaines over transgender participation in women's sports
Trans runner Evie Toone files landmark NCAA lawsuit
University of Washington runner Evie Toone launches groundbreaking legal action against NCAA, challenging transgender athlete policies in collegiate sports amid growing national debate.
Hospital investigated after Indigenous patient's death
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne faces intense scrutiny after the death of Indigenous patient Allan Mundine, with family alleging racial discrimination and systemic failures in healthcare.
Australian Court Restricts Puberty Blockers for Trans Kids
In a historic judgment with global implications, Australia's Federal Court has ruled that puberty blockers for transgender children are no longer considered 'therapeutic treatment', sparking intense debate across medical and LGBTQ+ communities.
Wetherspoons pays £12K for autistic teen discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay substantial compensation after a pub manager publicly shamed a 19-year-old autistic customer for using the disabled toilet, in a landmark discrimination case.
NHS Trans Nurse in Female Changing Rooms Controversy
A transgender nurse working within Britain's National Health Service has ignited a fierce debate after reportedly using female changing facilities while biologically capable of fathering children. The controversial case raises serious questions about safe
NHS kindness training criticised over trans guidance
Controversial NHS training advises nurses to avoid 'looking too long' at transgender colleagues in changing rooms, sparking criticism from staff and equality advocates.
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