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· Carl Samson
Their Marriage Was Thrown Out in Singapore When One Partner Became Transgender
A Singaporean couple whose marriage was thrown out last year after one partner underwent gender-affirming surgery could finally get answers following a court’s agreement to review the decision. After an eight-year relationship, the couple, whose names have been withheld, married…
· Ryan General
Indonesian Police Force Transgender Women to Get ‘Manly Makeovers’
A crackdown against the LGBTQ community in Indonesia saw a group of transgender women forced to wear male clothing and local authorities forcibly cutting their hair. On Sunday, Indonesian police reportedly raided multiple beauty salons in the conservative Aceh, a province on…
· Carl Samson
Japan is Still Forcing Transgender People to Get Sterilized
While parts of Japan made breakthroughs for the LGBT+ community in recent years, the country continues to apply a law that requires transgender people to undergo sterilization before they can legally change their gender. The rule is part of Japan’s Law 111 of 2003, which also…
· Ranier Maningding
Meet the Transgender Woman Who Now Identifies as a Transracial Filipina
Burdened by the responsibilities of being White, Adam Wheeler abandoned her “slave” White name and transformed into a melanin-rich Filipino woman named Ja Du. Ja Du is part of a growing community of self-proclaimed transracers — people born one race but they “transition” to…
· Ryan General
Senator Tammy Duckworth Gives Epic Clap Back at Donald Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
Donald Trump’s bid to keep transgender troops from serving in the military has found another opponent — an Asian American Purple Heart veteran who now serves as the United States Senator for Illinois. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Il.), who lost both her legs in 2004 after a Black…
· Bryan Ke
Transgender Thai Designer Creates Stunning Outfits Using Eco-Friendly Materials
One person’s trash is another’s art material. One aspiring designer from Thailand who grew up in poverty is being praised by the internet for her creativity and stunning dress designs. Thirty-year-old transgender woman Suchanatda Kaewsanga of Korat, Thailand once lived a…
· Carl Samson
Majority of Asian Americans Approve of Transgenders Using Their Bathroom of Choice
The majority of Asian Americans are in favor of allowing transgender people to use the bathrooms of their choice, according to a survey published last week. Over 4,000 respondents expressed their position on the 2016 National Asian American Post-Election Survey, which asked the…
· Ryan General
Details Emerge on Australian Chef Who Brutally Murdered Indonesian Transgender Wife
When police officers discovered dismembered body parts being cooked on a stove inside the home of an Australian chef, they initially thought they were being pranked. Unfortunately, the gruesome scene would allegedly reveal that the husband murdered and cooked his transgender…
· Carl Samson
Japan Just Elected the World’s First Transgender Man to a Public Office
A transgender man has been elected to a public office in Japan, marking a first in the world’s history. Tomoyo Hosoda was named one of the councilors in Iruma, a city in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo. He placed 21st out of 22 seats.
· Ryan General
Vietnamese Transgender Bodybuilder Vows to Promote LGBTQ Rights in His Country
Kendy is a transgender bodybuilder from Vietnam who has been defying great odds in the rather conservative country. As the first openly Vietnamese transgender bodybuilder, his efforts in promoting LGBTIQ rights is being hailed as a bold step in a progressive direction.
· Marsha Aizumi
Mother is Reduced to Tears After Reading Son’s Essay About His Transgender Brother
As the mother of a transgender son, I often wonder how my younger straight son truly felt as our family was navigating through some of our most challenging years. When you have the combination of one child who is struggling, parents who are struggling and another child who is…
· Ryan General
Chinese-Australian Doctor Fights Against After School Program That Teaches About Gay and Transgender Identity
A Chinese-Australian doctor has called for the scrapping of Australia’s Safe Schools program calling it discriminatory against Chinese culture. Dr. Pansy Lai, a general practitioner, has initiated a signature petition against the government-funded program “aimed at creating safe…
· Ryan General
Thai Police Bust 15-Year-Old Transgender For Running Facebook Prostitution Ring
Thai police recently busted an online prostitution ring run by a 15-year-old transgender girl in the city of Udon Thani on Tuesday. The Thai transgender teen was caught setting up underage girls for sex dates through a Facebook page called “Girls Looking For Work.” Local…
· Ryan General
Transgender Filipino Lawmaker is Making Strides to Protect the LGBT Community
The Philippines, a nation dubbed as one of the most gay-friendly nations in the world, has yet to enact a law protecting the LGBTQ community. For 17 years, the bill that criminalizes discrimination against sexual orientation or gender identity has been constantly re-filed and…
· Carl Samson
Founder of Organization for Asian Women Called Out for ‘Anti-Asian Male’ Tweets
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with a statement from Cassandra Lam. A founder of a new organization that aims to empower Asian women was called out for past tweets that were called “racist” against Asian males by some.
· Bryan Ke
Tammy Duckworth to Become the First U.S. Senator to Give Birth While in Office
United States senator and Iraq War veteran, Tammy Duckworth, is now set to become the first ever U.S. Senator to give birth while still in office, her due date set for April. Wanted to share some exciting personal news… pic.twitter.com/ZZyu9pG2nq
· Ryan General
The World’s Only Openly Gay Prince in India Opens Palace to LGBTQ Community
In India, a country where homosexuality is still widely stigmatized, an openly gay prince is taking some necessary steps for significant change in the LGBTQ community. Earlier this week, Indian Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, 52, announced that he is opening his palace doors to…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwan Just Proved Once Again It’s the Most Progressive East Asian LGBTQ Country
Taiwan is now waiting for the ministry’s approval to include a third gender option into the country’s official identification card in support to the LGBTQ community. According to Shanghaiist via Medium, Taiwan’s Gender Equality Committee announced last week that the committee…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Jonghyun’s Past Struggles With Depression Only Adds to the Heartbreak of His Passing
“It’s been too hard. Please send me off. Tell everyone I’ve had a hard time. Tell me I did well. This is my last goodbye.” These were the final words of Kim Jonghyun, main vocalist of the popular K-Pop group SHINee, sent as a text to his older sister before he committed suicide…
· Ryan General
Thai Makeover Show Gives Man With Disfigured Jaw the Most Epic Transformation
A TV program in Thailand recently gave a male factory worker a total makeover, transforming him into a man even his own mother did not recognize. “Let Me In Thailand”, the Thai version of a Korean popular makeover TV series, performed a series of plastic surgeries on 22-year-old…