Welcome to a surprisingly spooooooky episode of What the Trans USA?! Lizzie, Val, and Quetza bringing you hot, hot Halloween news, of which very little is Halloween related!

• Kamala Harris's interview with NBC news and her complete sidestepping of a question about trans rights.
• Minnesota doctors continuing to provide trans healthcare despite the political climate.

• FUN TERMITE FACTS FOR HALLOWEEN! SCAAAAARY!

On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint and Alyx spend talk about:

• Trans people contributing to the legal case on whether GRCs should do what they were designed to do.

• A new paper on the effects of puberty blocker bans.

• Our regular trip to Loser's Corner with the LGBA!

• Third party security at an event at Butlins assaulting trans people

• We speak to Trans Actual about GPs refusing to prescribe HRT, and exclusive information on the progress of the review into Adult Gender Services

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep116/

On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh spend precious minutes of their lives talking about:

• The Levy Review into adult gender services.
• Updated definitions and diagnostic criteria for trans people in Japan.
• Our regular trip to Loser's Corner.
• The BMA confirming that they will conduct their review of the Cass Review (ding!) "from a position of neutrality"
• Following the resignation of Labours' Rosie Duffield, the team talk through some of her 'greatest hits' and her often-underwhelming performance as an MP

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep115/

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On the latest pod from the USA, Val and Lizzie take us through:

• 11th Circuit court of appeals give the go-ahead to an Alabama law saying trans people must undergo sterilising sex reassignment surgery before updating a drivers license.
• Republican AG's threatening of American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Russia's funding of anti-LGBTQ conservative personalities.
• And as a palate cleanser, some trans joy!

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep06

On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over;

• Edinburgh Rape Crisis CEO steps down, following an investigation and long-standing media criticism.

• Opposition to For Women Scotland as they take a case to the supreme court in late November.

• More JAQ-ing off in the House of Lords.

• The many problems with the 2024 edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, featuring an interview with Kate Hutchinson.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep114/

On a regenerated WTT USA, Valeriya and new hosts Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie go over:

• ACLU Roadmap

  • ACLU Memo on: Harris on LGBTQ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union

  • Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation

• Texas Gender Marker Registry Debacle
• Dylan Gurley
• ACLU Legislation Tracker
• Trans Joy

References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep05

For this week's What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx talk about:

• The now-extended ban on puberty blockers for trans young people (but not cis ones).
• Alyx gives us the details from the Trans Kids Deserve Better protest outside the Department of Education.
• A lengthy Loser's Corner featuring the LGB Alliance, Tickle vs. Giggle and the sport of darts!
• Labour Women's Declaration and their weapons-grade bulls**t.
• The many ongoing misuses of the Cass report.

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References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep113/

On this definitely "fun" episode, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh kick over the coals on:

• The LGB Alliance conference, scheduled for October 11th.
• An interview with Trans Kids Deserve Better.
• School librarians facing complaining parents.
• FOI data gathered about adult GIC's and their many failures.
• The NHS plan to undertake a Cass-style review into adult gender services.

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References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep112

CONTENT WARNING: Our first story this week deals with suicide. Please skip from 07.18 to 14.00 to avoid this, if necessary. This week, Alyx, Ashleigh and Flint go over:

• The new Equal Treatment Bench Book for the UK's legal profession.
• A Glasgow council member cleared of wrongdoing after comments on a Let Women Speak event.
• Elon Musk getting thoroughly read by his daughter.
• The British Medical Association voting to peer review the Cass review.
• And a debrief of all the Pride events the team have attended over the past few months.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep111

On this episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Alyx and Leigh talk about:

• Wes Streeting's decision to keep the Tory ban on puberty blockers.
• A court case over trans people's marriage rights in Japan.
• Legal 'Losers Corner', featuring a Ms. Bailey and a Mr. Orwin...
• An extended interview with Susie Green, former CEO of Mermaids and current leader of Anne Healthcare.
• Recent accusations levelled at GenderGP for their working conditions, workplace culture and standards of care, among other things.

References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep110