16 h. ago ‘Fights for our material survival’: documentary goes inside the battle for trans rights

In Heightened Scrutiny, the fight driving activist and lawyer Chase Strangio is backgrounded by a deep dive into how the media has helped to push an anti-trans agendaTrans documentarian Sam Feder’s latest feature Heightened Scrutiny is a kind of two-for-one – an affecting portrait of one of the most important trans activists of our time, and a continuation of the media critique he established through earlier films, particularly his groundbreaking 2020 Netflix doc Disclosure. It’s a powerful look at the fight over civil rights for trans people, while also posing as a critical rebuttal to supposedly center-left media like the New York Times and the Atlantic, which have aided and abetted rightwing forces in setting off a moral panic against trans existence.The film follows the ACLU attorney Chase Strangio as he prepares for oral arguments in the supreme court case US v Skirmetti. These arguments occurred on 4 December 2024, with the court ruling several months later in favor of Tenness...

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3 d. ago Man Utd join Arsenal and Liverpool in transfer battle for 'next Toni Kroos'

Manchester United scouts have been hard at work and have been keeping an eye on a midfielder tipped to follow in former Real Madrid star Toni Kroos' footsteps after making an impressive start

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5 d. ago Manchester United face transfer battle with Liverpool and Chelsea over 'world

Ruben Amorim makes new No6 a top priority but Premier League rivals will be shopping in same market

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1 week ago ‘Drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping’: the lawless rush for rare earth minerals in Venezuela

Guerrilla groups have seized control of mining areas, exploiting Indigenous people and fuelling environmental ruin on the border with ColombiaFor months, Brig Gen Rafael Olaya Quintero, commander of the Orinoco naval force, has been chasing tin and coltan traffickers across the waterways at Colombia’s border with Venezuela.His mission has become more urgent since the global shift towards clean energy has generated an unprecedented rush for rare earth elements and critical minerals. These materials are vital components in electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines, fighter jets and guided missiles, with demand also driven by increased defence budgets in the EU, US and China, and throughout the world. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Liverpool news: Salah row explodes with crunch talks planned as Man Utd enter transfer battle

A closer look at some of the headlines surrounding Liverpool as Mohamed Salah set for key talks as the Reds eye a transfer target ahead of the January window

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2 w. ago Brave Louise Thompson says ‘I felt like death’ as she reveals dramatic body transformation after health battle

LOUISE Thompson has reflected on a life-changing year after a string of brutal health battles left her "feeling like death". The Made in Chelsea icon and influencer has openly spoken about her ongoing medical challenges, which last year included being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery.  The surgery came after she was fitted with a...

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2 w. ago Dante Polvara tracked by Hibs as Aberdeen brace for second transfer battle with Premiership rivals

The American midfielder is out-of-contract in the summer and has still to agree to an extension

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3 w. ago BBC star shares major transformation after suffering 'unlucky' health battle

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse returned to BBC Two on Sunday night with the first episode of season eight of Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

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3 w. ago I'm A Celeb star addresses 'tragic' health battle that left her crying on public transport

I'm A Celebrity star GK Barry has opened up about her mental health struggles, admitting she was 'so scared' as she spoke out on her lifelong health battle

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3 w. ago Man United face Man City transfer battle as £70m claim made for star Ruben Amorim knows well

Manchester United and Manchester City have both been linked with a January transfer move for one star having previously been interested

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3 w. ago Victoria Ekanoye on the troubling reality of being a black woman with breast cancer

"Survival shouldn't depend on the colour of your skin". Eye-opening documentary, Shades of Survival, tackles the stigma and inequalities in healthcare for black women across the globe

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3 w. ago Queensland STOPS transgender kids accessing puberty blockers

The first Australian state to deny puberty blockers for young transgender patients stands accused of stoking "Trump-style hate" after becoming embroiled in a landmark court battle.

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3 w. ago Man Utd ‘join Elliot Anderson transfer battle’ with Chelsea and Man City also eyeing £75m

MANCHESTER UNITED could join two Premier League rivals in the hunt for Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson. Former Newcastle midfielder Anderson is in high demand after his incredible rise over the last two seasons. The 22-year-old, dubbed the "Geordie Maradona", is reportedly of interest to Chelsea and Manchester City after impressing on his England debut....

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