Queer Authors Withdraw From Writing Prize En Masse Over Inclusion of Self-Proclaimed TERF

Leading Off: A UK LGBTQ+ writing prize seems to be crumbling as the queer community protests the inclusion of an anti-trans writer on the long list. Trans prisoners in Georgia accuse the state of cruel and unusual punishment. And the US military is reneging on their deal with trans service members. Our top story lines as the week begins.