Browsing: Politics

At Translucent, we recognise the importance of political advocacy for the UK’s transgender and gender-diverse community to advance visibility, social acceptance, legal recognition and improve healthcare in order to:

• Address the use of “culture war” tactics: We highlight when transgender rights are weaponised as a culture war issue by political figures.
• Monitor political parties and figures: Our articles examine the actions and stances of political parties and individual politicians concerning trans rights and related issues.
• Investigate the influence of lobby groups: We scrutinise the activities and impact of lobby groups, including trans-hostile groups, on political discourse and policy-making.
• Analyse media bias: We address how media outlets, particularly right-wing publications, contribute to negative portrayals and misinformation surrounding trans issues.
• Promote solidarity: Our articles emphasise the importance of solidarity and collective action across different communities to support trans rights and combat discrimination.
• Examine legal and policy frameworks: We offer analysis of legislation such as the Gender Recognition Act and the Equality Act, and how they intersect with trans rights.
• Advocate for policy changes: Our articles support policy changes like GRA reform.
• Counter misinformation: We address misinformation regarding transgender lives, experiences, rights and healthcare, as well as investigate organisations and groups hostile to the trans community.