Shannon Campbell

Japan Rules Mandatory Sterilization for Trans People ‘Unconstitutional

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The top court of Japan has ruled a mandatory sterilization law for transgender people ‘unconstitutional’ after 19 years. Law Change Imminent Japan’s Supreme Court has officially ended a 2004 legal clause requiring transgender people to undergo sterilization in order to legally change their gender from the one that matches their biological sex.  The law, which … Read more

Biden Affirms U.S. Commitment to Defend the Philippines in the Event of a Nuclear-Armed China Attack

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After a collision between three ships from China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, President Biden has stated that the U.S. will fight on behalf of the Philippines if necessary. Willing to Defend “Any attack will invoke our mutual defense treaty with the Philippines.” – On Wednesday U.S. President Joe Biden declared that … Read more