Britain’s first openly trans judge, Dr Victoria McCloud, takes UK government to court over Supreme Court ruling
Dr Victoria McCloud, Britain’s first openly trans judge, has launched legal proceedings against the UK government in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), challenging a recent Supreme Court ruling that defines "woman" strictly in terms of biological sex under the Equality Act 2010. The landmark Supreme
Brighton Bear Weekend announces community grant opportunity for LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community groups and charities
Following its most successful event to date, the organisers of Brighton Bear Weekend, an annual event celebrating the bear community and its allies in Brighton & Hove, have announced a new grant programme to support local LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community groups and charities. "This year's BrightonLatest Articles
Polari Prize "paused" amid backlash over inclusion of "TERF author" John Boyne
The Polari Prize has announced a pause to its 2025 competition following widespread backlash over the inclusion of author John Boyne, who has publicly described himself as a “TERF” (trans-exclusionary radical feminist). The controversy erupted earlier this month when Boyne’s novel Earth was longlisted for the prize. Boyne, best
Louie Conn and Blaize Shiek make history as first openly gay cheerleaders for Minnesota Vikings
American football team, the Minnesota Vikings, have made headlines with the debut of two openly gay male cheerleaders, Louie Conn and Blaize Shiek, during a recent pre-season match against the New England Patriots. Conn and Shiek, both new additions to the Vikings’ cheerleading squad, responded to the attention with poise
Lisa Nandy wears “Protect the Dolls” shirt amid Labour’s troubled trans rights record
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has reignited the conversation around trans rights in the UK after wearing a 'Protect the Dolls' T-shirt at a Pride event in Wigan amid her party's troubled trans rights record. 'Protect the Dolls', a slogan that has emerged as a
‘Christian charity’ reported to Charity Commission after saying homosexuality “will destroy us”
The National Secular Society (NSS) has referred a newly registered ‘Christian charity’ to regulator, the Charity Commission, for “promoting homophobia”. Buckinghamshire-based Marlow Baptist Church registered under the charitable purpose ‘the advancement of religion’ in June. Charities are legally required to act for the public benefit. In a sermon titled '
Family of The Vivienne launch drug and alcohol support group in late star’s memory
In a heartfelt tribute to the late drag star The Vivienne, the family of James Lee Williams has launched a new support initiative aimed at helping individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. The centre, named House of The Vivienne, opened its doors in Colwyn Bay earlier this month and
Britain’s first openly trans judge, Dr Victoria McCloud, takes UK government to court over Supreme Court ruling
Dr Victoria McCloud, Britain’s first openly trans judge, has launched legal proceedings against the UK government in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), challenging a recent Supreme Court ruling that defines "woman" strictly in terms of biological sex under the Equality Act 2010. The landmark Supreme
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Netflix unveils first look and release date for LGBTQ+ coming-of-age series ‘Boots’
Netflix has officially lifted the curtain on its highly anticipated LGBTQ+ coming-of-age drama Boots, set to premiere globally on 9 October. Inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine, the series offers a poignant and humorous exploration of identity, resilience, and friendship within the rigid confines of 1990s
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Swedish 'Christian' bakers found guilty of discrimination after refusing to bake wedding cake for same-sex couple
A 'Christian'-owned bakery in Stockholm has been found guilty of discrimination after refusing to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. The ruling was handed down by Sweden’s Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman (DO), following a two-year investigation into the incident which occurred in 2023. The bakery, run
Marcus Urban, Germany’s first openly gay player, claims 'gay players' are resorting to “fake girlfriends and fake marriages” to conceal their sexuality
Marcus Urban, Germany’s first male footballer to publicly come out as gay, has made striking claims about the hidden lives of LGBTQ+ players in Europe’s top football leagues. In a forthcoming book titled Mensch Fußballstar (Human Football Star), Urban reveals that many 'gay players' are resorting
INTERVIEW: Mr Gay Europe Michael Pereira speaks out
When Michael Pereira stepped onto the stage at the Mr Gay Europe final, he wasn’t just chasing a title - he was reclaiming a voice that had once been silenced. Now crowned winner, the Swiss advocate is using his platform to champion LGBTQ+ youth across Europe, with a messageNorth America
Louie Conn and Blaize Shiek make history as first openly gay cheerleaders for Minnesota Vikings
American football team, the Minnesota Vikings, have made headlines with the debut of two openly gay male cheerleaders, Louie Conn and Blaize Shiek, during a recent pre-season match against the New England Patriots. Conn and Shiek, both new additions to the Vikings’ cheerleading squad, responded to the attention with poise
Cis lesbian files discrimination charge after being forced to prove gender in Buffalo Wild Wings restroom
Gerika Mudra, an 18-year-old biracial lesbian high school student, has filed a formal charge of discrimination against a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Owatonna, Minnesota, following an incident in which she was allegedly harassed by a server in the women’s restroom. The charge, filed through the advocacy group Gender
“Not this hideous b*tch again”: Sam Greisman, son of Sally Field, slams Kim Davis over same-sex marriage appeal
Sam Greisman, son of Oscar-winning actress Sally Field, has publicly condemned former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis following her renewed legal efforts to overturn same-sex marriage rights in the United States. In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter), Greisman referred to Davis as a “hideous bitch” after news
Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis petitions US Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
Ten years after the historic Obergefell v. Hodges ruling legalised same-sex marriage across the United States, Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who gained notoriety for refusing to issue marriage licences to gay couples, has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn the decision. Davis, who was briefly jailed inPolitics
Lisa Nandy wears “Protect the Dolls” shirt amid Labour’s troubled trans rights record
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has reignited the conversation around trans rights in the UK after wearing a 'Protect the Dolls' T-shirt at a Pride event in Wigan amid her party's troubled trans rights record. 'Protect the Dolls', a slogan that has emerged as a
Durham County Council, now led by Reform UK, cuts Pride funding
Durham County Council, now led by Reform UK, has announced it will withdraw all funding for the city’s annual Pride event, prompting strong reactions from LGBTQ+ advocates, trade unions, and community leaders. Deputy Council Leader Darren Grimes, a gay man himself, confirmed the decision, stating that Durham Pride “won’
Sharron Davies to be made Tory peer amid controversy over anti-trans views
British Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies is set to be appointed to the House of Lords by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, sparking widespread debate over her long-standing opposition to trans inclusion in women's sport. Davies, 62, has been a vocal figure in the gender-critical movement, campaigning for female-only sports
Bridget Phillipson affirms teachers’ right to be called gender-neutral title, Mx
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has confirmed that teachers in the UK have the right to ask pupils to refer to them using the gender-neutral title Mx, which signals what might be seen as a progressive shift in recognising and respecting the identities of trans and non-binary educators within the BritishUK
‘Christian charity’ reported to Charity Commission after saying homosexuality “will destroy us”
The National Secular Society (NSS) has referred a newly registered ‘Christian charity’ to regulator, the Charity Commission, for “promoting homophobia”. Buckinghamshire-based Marlow Baptist Church registered under the charitable purpose ‘the advancement of religion’ in June. Charities are legally required to act for the public benefit. In a sermon titled '
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Nepal Pride returns in defiant celebration after Trump cuts foreign aid funding
Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community triumphantly returned to the streets of Kathmandu for the first Nepal Pride parade since the Trump administration’s funding cuts disrupted years of progress. The event, held during the traditional Gai Jatra festival, was both a celebration and a protest - marking resilience in the face
Human rights and LGBTQ+ activist Ibtissam ‘Betty’ Lachgar arrested in Morocco for wearing T-shirt saying 'Allah is a lesbian'
Campaigners are calling for the release of a woman arrested in Morocco for ‘offending Islam’ after she wore a T-shirt saying 'Allah is a lesbian'. The Moroccan Public Prosecutor's Office announced yesterday - Sunday, 10 August - it had taken human rights activist Ibtissam ‘Betty’ Lachgar
"World’s first" Pride parade on a train takes place in Derby
LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies from across the UK rail industry marched together in the “world’s first Pride parade on a train” at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering festival in Derby at the weekend. Those marching across Derby Litchurch Lane Works represented various railway-related companies including Alstom, Angel Trains, AtkinsRéalis,
Isle of Pride charity returns to champion LGBTQ+ rights on the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man’s leading LGBTQ+ charity, Isle of Pride, has officially confirmed its return following a three-year hiatus, marking a renewed commitment to advocacy, inclusion, and celebration across the island. Originally founded in 2019, Isle of Pride faced closure in 2022 amid internal challenges and public controversy surroundingLatest Articles
Polari Prize "paused" amid backlash over inclusion of "TERF author" John Boyne
The Polari Prize has announced a pause to its 2025 competition following widespread backlash over the inclusion of author John Boyne, who has publicly described himself as a “TERF” (trans-exclusionary radical feminist). The controversy erupted earlier this month when Boyne’s novel Earth was longlisted for the prize. Boyne, best
Louie Conn and Blaize Shiek make history as first openly gay cheerleaders for Minnesota Vikings
American football team, the Minnesota Vikings, have made headlines with the debut of two openly gay male cheerleaders, Louie Conn and Blaize Shiek, during a recent pre-season match against the New England Patriots. Conn and Shiek, both new additions to the Vikings’ cheerleading squad, responded to the attention with poise
Lisa Nandy wears “Protect the Dolls” shirt amid Labour’s troubled trans rights record
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has reignited the conversation around trans rights in the UK after wearing a 'Protect the Dolls' T-shirt at a Pride event in Wigan amid her party's troubled trans rights record. 'Protect the Dolls', a slogan that has emerged as a
‘Christian charity’ reported to Charity Commission after saying homosexuality “will destroy us”
The National Secular Society (NSS) has referred a newly registered ‘Christian charity’ to regulator, the Charity Commission, for “promoting homophobia”. Buckinghamshire-based Marlow Baptist Church registered under the charitable purpose ‘the advancement of religion’ in June. Charities are legally required to act for the public benefit. In a sermon titled '
Family of The Vivienne launch drug and alcohol support group in late star’s memory
In a heartfelt tribute to the late drag star The Vivienne, the family of James Lee Williams has launched a new support initiative aimed at helping individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. The centre, named House of The Vivienne, opened its doors in Colwyn Bay earlier this month and
Britain’s first openly trans judge, Dr Victoria McCloud, takes UK government to court over Supreme Court ruling
Dr Victoria McCloud, Britain’s first openly trans judge, has launched legal proceedings against the UK government in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), challenging a recent Supreme Court ruling that defines "woman" strictly in terms of biological sex under the Equality Act 2010. The landmark Supreme
