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Collective Shout
editHello, companion @EvPath did a lot of work on the new page Collective Shout, which they created (I helped a small bit as I could) - but we have an issue with the references and after trying to resolve it, we weren't able to, so if any of you is a code master, don't hesitate :') Aristoxène (talk) 00:03, 30 July 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:Genderism#Requested move 30 July 2025
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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Genderism#Requested move 30 July 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Raladic (talk) 05:30, 30 July 2025 (UTC)
Nomination of The Nico di Angelo Adventures for deletion
editNotifying WikiProject LGBTQ+ studies of the nomination of The Nico di Angelo Adventures for deletion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The Nico di Angelo Adventures as the article for The Nico di Angelo Adventures is within the scope of WikiProject LGBTQ+ studies. Justthefacts (talk) 20:07, 1 August 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:Jujubee (drag queen)#Requested move 25 July 2025
edit There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Jujubee (drag queen)#Requested move 25 July 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. TarnishedPathtalk 06:06, 2 August 2025 (UTC)
I've started this PR and would welcome input. SNUGGUMS (talk / edits) 16:58, 2 August 2025 (UTC)
Requested addition of "core" parameter to WikiProject LGBTQ+ banner template
editI've made a request on the talk page for {{WikiProject LGBTQ+}} to add a "core" parameter that would increase the utility and visibility of the project's core topics list. If someone with template-editor privileges could take a look at the request, or if anyone else would like to weigh in over on the template talk page, I would greatly appreciate it. MidnightAlarm (talk) 13:09, 3 August 2025 (UTC)
Emily Neves
editHello. There's an ongoing discussion on Talk:Emily Neves#Basic info: Middle name, date of birth, etc regarding how we should handle the article's lead section. Input from project members would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 15:06, 5 August 2025 (UTC)
Edits for articles about the state of transgender healthcare for youth in Finland
editI’m planning to update the Wikipedia pages for Tampere University Hospital (TAYS) and transgender history in Finland to include documented allegations of clinical abuse against transgender youth, as reported by Kehrääjä (see Google translated article), Assigned Media and Erin Reed. These reports describe systemic mistreatment, invasive practices, and ethical breaches in Finnish gender clinics, particularly the EVA unit at TAYS.
One of the most aspects that emerged from the interviews was the way the children were pressured to talk about their naked bodies, genitals and sexuality to strangers. In addition, the interviews of long-term stories of very young children encouraged to have sexual experiences observed before the diagnostic process and starting treatment. 13-year-old son had been encouraged to have sexual experiences so that “heguide who was not far away if he was missing if/when sexuality changes/disappears through the process.” It is incomprehensible that a young teenager should be encouraged to have sexual experiences. The mother of another boy says that the the trans polyclinic seen the child’s sexual development as delayed, as the boy had not had vaginal, penetrative intercourse by the age 15. In Finland, the age of consent established to protect children is 16 years. - Kehrääjä 2021
According to Kehrääjä (see Google translated article), families and youth have described deeply distressing and ethically questionable practices during clinical evaluations at Finnish gender identity clinics. Children were reportedly pressured to disclose intimate sexual details, including masturbation, in settings that felt coercive and inappropriate. Some minors were misgendered and addressed by their birth names despite legal name changes, compounding emotional harm. The clinic allegedly discouraged transition by attributing transgender identity to trauma, peer influence, or personality traits—methods that mirror discredited conversion therapy models such as Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD), which have been widely condemned by medical professionals and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. These accounts suggest a systemic pattern of psychological pressure and stigmatization that critics argue may constitute a violation of children's rights and medical ethics.
Erin Reed’s reporting further highlights how Dr. Riittakerttu Kaltiala, chief psychiatrist at TAYS, has become a central figure in international debates on transgender healthcare and is connected to such groups such as Genspect and SEGM, both anti-trans hate groups. Reed alleges that the clinic employs outdated gatekeeping methods and has influenced anti-trans legislation abroad. Patients have reported delays in care, emotional distress, and termination of treatment following attempts to access puberty blockers through private providers.
Following the publication of allegations, TAYS chief psychiatrist Riittakerttu Kaltiala and HUS youth psychiatry chief Laura Häkkinen issued a joint statement denying misconduct (Kehrääjä (see Google translated article)). They asserted that discussions of sexuality, including masturbation, are part of age-appropriate psychiatric care and that misgendering does not occur in clinical settings. However, I would argue that these responses fail to address the core issue: the coercive and inappropriate nature of the questioning, especially toward minors. The defense that masturbation is “a positive and safe way to get to know your own sexuality” has been criticized as a deflection from the reported pressure and invasiveness described by families. Similarly, the claim that chosen names are used “in context” has been challenged by testimonies of youth being repeatedly misgendered during evaluations.
In Lääkärilehti (see Google translated article), Kaltiala further accused "activists" of "spreading falsehoods", stating: “Activists have tried to influence training event organizers and demanded lecture cancellations. They have made false claims to Tampere University and TAYS about my clinic, my work, and my research.” This framing has been criticized as dismissive of documented patient experiences of conversion therapy and as an attempt to shift focus from institutional accountability to reputational defense and to paint the people who have suffered as just mere "activists". This also ignores the fact that Kalttiala has strong connections to anti-trans pseudoscience.
How would I write a draft an edit for the relevant articles for Wikipedia about this issue?
- Sofie, a trans girl from Finland Sofiedotcafe (talk) 10:26, 10 August 2025 (UTC)
- You could always draft an edit in your sandbox (if you click the link you should be able to start that). You could copy and paste the text of the article you want to work on into your sandbox, edit to your heart's content, and then copy and paste it back into the article.
- In general, I'd also recommend working on your editing skills by performing small edits on other pages, to fix grammar, make small updates, or the like. You'll start to learn the Wikipedia style as you go :). You can also check out the Manual of Style, but it's better used as a resource than as something to read through all at once. ForsythiaJo (talk) 15:40, 10 August 2025 (UTC)
- Thank you! :) Sofiedotcafe (talk) 18:59, 28 August 2025 (UTC)
Requesting reassessment of Xulhaz Mannan
editHi, Xulhaz Mannan was assessed and marked as a Start class in 2024. In the last three months or so, I’ve made significant edits to the page and would like to request a reassessment. Thanks! Baberoothless (talk) 16:14, 10 August 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:LGBT-free zone#Requested move 13 August 2025
edit There is a requested move discussion at Talk:LGBT-free zone#Requested move 13 August 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. --MikutoH talk! 19:28, 13 August 2025 (UTC)
Featured article removal candidacy for J. K. Rowling
editJ. K. Rowling has been moved from being reviewed to being nominated for removal of featured status.. Wikipedia:Featured_article_review/J._K._Rowling/archive4#FARC section. Adam Cuerden (talk)Has about 8.8% of all FPs. 10:20, 14 August 2025 (UTC)
Not everything is gloom and doom. Can somebody please add reliable sources to this article, which has been unsourced for 13 years? Bearian (talk) 03:39, 17 August 2025 (UTC)
Discussion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Gay day
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You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Gay day, which is within the scope of this WikiProject. Rosaece ♡ talk ♡ contribs 10:29, 17 August 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:Homosexuality in Japan#Requested move 11 August 2025
edit There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Homosexuality in Japan#Requested move 11 August 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Jeffrey34555 (talk) 00:47, 18 August 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:LGBTQ rights in Somaliland#Requested move 18 August 2025
edit There is a requested move discussion at Talk:LGBTQ rights in Somaliland#Requested move 18 August 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. QalasQalas (talk) 12:38, 18 August 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:List of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss characters#Requested move 11 August 2025
edit There is a requested move discussion at Talk:List of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss characters#Requested move 11 August 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. TarnishedPathtalk 12:43, 18 August 2025 (UTC)
Transgender health care
editThere is an edit request at the Transgender health care article that could do with more eyes. Thanks. M.Bitton (talk) 01:16, 20 August 2025 (UTC)
Rainbow crossings
editThere is an ongoing effort to remove rainbow crossings in the US state of Florida. Project members are invited to help improve the parent article and others about specific crossings. I've started a couple recently for FL:
- Rainbow crossing (Boynton Beach, Florida)
- Rainbow crossing (Delray Beach, Florida)
- Rainbow crossing (Orlando, Florida)
--Another Believer (Talk) 20:03, 21 August 2025 (UTC)
- There was one in West Palm Beach as well, but I think it's been removed already. I might have some photos in my camera roll. ᛗᛁᛟᛚᚾᛁᚱPants Tell me all about it. 20:29, 21 August 2025 (UTC)
- @MjolnirPants Thanks! Rainbow crossing (West Palm Beach, Florida) ---Another Believer (Talk) 20:45, 21 August 2025 (UTC)
- I've dug through my archives and camera roll and was unable to find it. I will, however, ask around. There was some discussion on a local forum about it recently, and I distinctly remember a few people saying words to the effect of "I'm glad I got a picture before they removed it." ᛗᛁᛟᛚᚾᛁᚱPants Tell me all about it. 14:28, 26 August 2025 (UTC)
- @MjolnirPants Thanks! Rainbow crossing (West Palm Beach, Florida) ---Another Believer (Talk) 20:45, 21 August 2025 (UTC)
- I have created an article about the removal of rainbow crossings in Florida. Project members are invited to help out in improving this article. Is it Juan? (talk) 01:17, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- And someone else did Rainbow crossings in Florida. ---Another Believer (Talk) 02:06, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- I love the idea of articles for states, so I've started Rainbow crossings in California! ---Another Believer (Talk) 03:19, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- I think those should be renamed to List of rainbow crossings in X, since they’ll inherently be list-articles (whether they use sections, bullets or tables, unless they actually encyclopedically have enough notable content like say Rainbow crossings in Seattle.
- Do note that I did create List of rainbow crossings two years ago, but at the time AfD consensus resulted in merging it into Rainbow crossing where is still is now - maybe consensus may have changed over the last two years and we could consider the split back out again?
- Bringing it up as it might be a good WP:List of lists entry point to those subsidiary articles then. Raladic (talk) 06:37, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- I think a list/table would be massive, as there are probably thousands of rainbow crossings in the world. Fram just nominated Rainbow crossings in California for deletion, so I'll just go work on other things now. ---Another Believer (Talk) 13:46, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Rainbow crossing (Toronto). Whatever, I guess the spirit of collaboration has faded. ---Another Believer (Talk) 14:04, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- I think a list/table would be massive, as there are probably thousands of rainbow crossings in the world. Fram just nominated Rainbow crossings in California for deletion, so I'll just go work on other things now. ---Another Believer (Talk) 13:46, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- I love the idea of articles for states, so I've started Rainbow crossings in California! ---Another Believer (Talk) 03:19, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- And someone else did Rainbow crossings in Florida. ---Another Believer (Talk) 02:06, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
AFD
editProject member may wish to comment at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Gay day. All opinions welcome.4meter4 (talk) 12:47, 24 August 2025 (UTC)
Category for LGBTQ activists
editI just discovered, to my great astonishment, that there was no Category for "LGBTQ activists" - i.e. LGBTQ individuals who are activists in any field, including LGBTQ rights. Needless to say, we do have Category:LGBTQ rights activists - which includes many individuals who are not themselves LGBTQ. And of course we also have countless other subcats of Category:LGBTQ people by occupation.
To remedy this major gap in the Category structure, I am about to create Category:LGBTQ activists. However, this will be a massive undertaking, especially since it will need to have subcats by nationality. So I thought I had better give you folks a heads-up on this, as it is way more than I can take on by myself. So please lend a hand - both hands if possible! Regards, Anomalous+0 (talk) 23:51, 24 August 2025 (UTC)
- Update: I have gone ahead and created Category:LGBTQ activists and its American subcat. I also discovered that there was a Category:Non-binary activists, which is now a subcat of this new Category. However, I did not ascertain whether those people are actually Non-binary rights activists, so someone should check on that, as it might need to be renamed if that is the case. Anomalous+0 (talk) 00:30, 25 August 2025 (UTC)
- I've asked the creator of Category:Non-binary activists about this issue. Anomalous+0 (talk) 23:39, 25 August 2025 (UTC)
You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2025 August 27 § Biological woman/man, which is within the scope of this WikiProject. Raladic (talk) 08:11, 27 August 2025 (UTC)
Andy Brennan
editI've raised this query at his own Talk page, but maybe the Project has a view as well.
Andy Brennan came out in 2019, making him "the first Australian gay football player". I clarified that "football" was a reference to soccer, not to any code of football; because Ian Roberts (rugby league) made a very high-profile coming out in 1998, and that quoted label should definitely apply to him.
But then I wondered why Josh Cavallo made massive headlines when he came out in 2021, while Andy Brennan's name has been virtually forgotten even though he preceded Cavallo by 2 years. Who knows what's going on here? -- Jack of Oz [pleasantries] 20:20, 28 August 2025 (UTC)