The international governing body of competitive chess is effectively banning transgender women from competing and stripping trans men of previously won women’s titles. In its guidelines for transgender competitors released Monday, the International Chess Federation, or FIDE, said players that have transitioned from male to female have “no right” to compete in the game against… Continue reading World chess body bars trans women from competing in women’s events
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Ethiopia cracks down on gay sex in hotels, bars and restaurants
ADDIS ABABA — Security forces in Ethiopia are cracking down on hotels, bars and restaurants in the capital Addis Ababa where gay sexual activity is alleged to take place, the city administration said on Thursday. Several African countries that criminalize homosexuality have enforced the law more harshly in recent years, with many governments proposing stricter… Continue reading Ethiopia cracks down on gay sex in hotels, bars and restaurants
Florida district bars trans teachers from using preferred pronouns and bathrooms to comply with state law
A major Florida school district, in order to comply with state law, has issued guidance that will bar transgender employees from sharing their preferred pronouns and force trans students and staff to use group restrooms that follow their “biological sex at birth.” Orange County Public Schools — the fourth-largest district in Florida with about 209,000… Continue reading Florida district bars trans teachers from using preferred pronouns and bathrooms to comply with state law