Radical Trans Joy: North East charity teams up with artists to platform trans stories and amplify trans joy, pride and power
Curious Arts, a North East-based arts and youth charity championing and developing LGBTQ+ arts, artists and communities, has teamed up with four trans and non-binary artists - Mack Sproates, Ell Hockney, Rosempai and Andichrist19 - based in the region to create art that platforms trans stories and amplifies trans joy,
Anti-trans activist Sharron Davies suspended as patron of homelessness charity
Anti-trans activist Sharron Davies has been suspended as a patron of Plymouth-based homelessness charity Shekinah after posting comments on social media that appeared to criticise the UK Government’s decision to repeal the Vagrancy Act of 1824. On 11 June, Davies tweeted a picture of tents lining a street, presumably
Kaleidoscope Trust launches Global Commission to Counter Rollback of LGBTI+ Rights
Kaleidoscope Trust, the UK-based global LGBTQ+ rights charity, has launched the Global Commission to Counter Rollback of LGBTI+ Rights, which is a time-limited, international initiative by the charity to confront the “alarming global rollback” of LGBTQ+ rights. This independent commission will bring together experts, activists, and community voices from aroundLatest Articles
Ultimate LGBTQ+ ally Jade Thirlwall expresses heartfelt thanks to LGBTQ+ fans
Jade Thirlwall expressed heartfelt thanks to her LGBTQ+ fans when she picked up the Celebrity Ally of the Year Award at this year’s British LGBT Awards in London on Friday night. The star, who goes by mononym JADE, is known for her unwavering support of LGBTQ+ rights, and has
Radical Trans Joy: North East charity teams up with artists to platform trans stories and amplify trans joy, pride and power
Curious Arts, a North East-based arts and youth charity championing and developing LGBTQ+ arts, artists and communities, has teamed up with four trans and non-binary artists - Mack Sproates, Ell Hockney, Rosempai and Andichrist19 - based in the region to create art that platforms trans stories and amplifies trans joy,
Anti-trans activist Sharron Davies suspended as patron of homelessness charity
Anti-trans activist Sharron Davies has been suspended as a patron of Plymouth-based homelessness charity Shekinah after posting comments on social media that appeared to criticise the UK Government’s decision to repeal the Vagrancy Act of 1824. On 11 June, Davies tweeted a picture of tents lining a street, presumably
Kaleidoscope Trust launches Global Commission to Counter Rollback of LGBTI+ Rights
Kaleidoscope Trust, the UK-based global LGBTQ+ rights charity, has launched the Global Commission to Counter Rollback of LGBTI+ Rights, which is a time-limited, international initiative by the charity to confront the “alarming global rollback” of LGBTQ+ rights. This independent commission will bring together experts, activists, and community voices from around
MAXXIE LaWOW: Drag Super-Shero: a heartfelt LGBTQ drama-musical blending romance, thrills and self-discovery
Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero, a vibrant, high-energy animated comedy that celebrates queer joy, drag culture, and the power of self-expression, is to be released on digital platforms. The film features a star-studded voice cast including Grant Hodges, Erika Ishii, Terren Wooten Clarke, Laraine Newman, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, Michael-Leon Wooley, Michelle C.
Youtube travel series Queer Across America explores queer areas in each state
Celebrate the queer community with Queer Across America– a YouTube travel series exploring queer areas in each state. "Whether it’s a gay rodeo in Arizona, the oldest active drag queen in Oregon, a trans pilgrimage in Nebraska, Pride in New York, or an LGBTQ+ church in Salem--there’s
Queer Art Hub to build "world’s largest queer art community"
Queer Art Hub, an art space for all types of queer art, is hoping to build "the world’s largest queer art community". The platform is the first project of Dear Queer Artist, a social impact company focused on advancing LGBTQ+ artists, artwork and the community. Dear Queer
Culture
Beats in the Underground: How Berlin is Using Techno and Art to Reclaim its U-Bahn Stations
Berlin is turning to techno and art to make its U-Bahn stations safer — not with more police, but with beats, art and light. It’s a bold, very Berlin move, rooted in the city’s queer spirit and belief that culture can build community where fear once lingered.
London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on upcoming single 'My Place In This World'
Trinidad-born, London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on his upcoming single My Place In This World, a song about not fitting into the norms of society and finding the inner strength to persevere and survive. His previous single, the tech-house banger I Need Somebody, was well received by DJs and
Europe
Beats in the Underground: How Berlin is Using Techno and Art to Reclaim its U-Bahn Stations
Berlin is turning to techno and art to make its U-Bahn stations safer — not with more police, but with beats, art and light. It’s a bold, very Berlin move, rooted in the city’s queer spirit and belief that culture can build community where fear once lingered.
Ireland’s Minister for Equality marks Pride Month with launch of “ambitious” 'National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy'
Ireland’s Minister for Equality, Norma Foley, has marked Pride Month with launch of an “ambitious” National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy, which sets out the vision for “A safe, fair and inclusive Ireland where people are supported to live inclusive, healthy and fulfilling lives”. The launch follows on the heels of
'Our visibility can no longer be ignored.' Thousands fill the streets for 20th Bucharest Pride
Around 30,000 people filled the streets of Bucharest on Saturday, waving rainbow flags and chanting messages of solidarity and inclusion in Romania’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride march to date. Organisers say it marks the biggest turnout since the event began 20 years ago. The first Pride in Bucharest took
Politics
Gender-critical Green Party councillor booted from party
Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a West Norfolk councillor and former Green Party parliamentary candidate, has been expelled from the party following a nine-month investigation into comments she made about trans issues during a 2024 election hustings. Dr Devulapalli, who was the party’s national health spokesperson at the time, expressed support
Labour to formally declare “trans women are men” and ban trans women from all-women shortlists
The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, is set to formally declare that “trans women are men” and ban trans women from all-women shortlists in the wake of the Supreme Court‘s anti-trans gender ruling, which will affect the lives of trans people up and down the country. Stats For Lefties, which pu
Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus”
Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus”. The councillor, who has sat on Plymouth City Council since 2022, wrote in a post on X: “I cannot continue to represent a party that does not support my fundamental righ
Reform UK vows to ban Pride and Trans Flags from council buildings it controls
Reform UK has vowed it will ban Pride and Trans Flags from council buildings it now controls after the local elections on Thursday, 1 May. Writing on the X social media platform, the party said: “Reform UK councils will only fly the Union Jack, St George’s flag and County flags. We are proud of ourUS
Miley Cyrus says 'a month is too short' for Pride Month
Grammy-winning pop star Miley Cyrus, who has just released the album Something Beautiful, has said “a month is too short” for Pride Month, adding, “It’s a lifetime. It’s a lifestyle”. “My Pride Month message would be that I don’t think Pride should be stuck to a month.
"Never give up hope." Thousands gather for powerful demonstration of resistance against Trump's policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights
Thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from across the globe gathered in Washington DC on Saturday, 7 June blending exuberant celebration with a powerful demonstration of resistance against President Donald Trump's policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights. As part of the grand finale of the weeks-long WorldPride festivities, the march
Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on the health of LGBTQ+ people
The Trump administration has cancelled at least 68 grants focused on the health of LGBTQ+ people, as it continues to target what it describes as “ideologically driven science”. The US government terminated at least 68 grants to 46 institutions totalling nearly $40 million when awarded. While some ofUK
Pride in London to kick off with Big Gay Brunch in Covent Garden
For the first time, the Pride in London parade day will kick off with the The Big Gay Brunch in London’s West End. The free event will run from 11 am on Saturday, 5 July, at the Actors’ Church, which will throw open its gates to welcome visitors to
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts"
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stephen Watson, has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts", which involved some of the most extreme unlawful victimisation of LGBTs by any UK force. His refusal comes nearly two years after he was first urged to
Gender-critical Green Party councillor booted from party
Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a West Norfolk councillor and former Green Party parliamentary candidate, has been expelled from the party following a nine-month investigation into comments she made about trans issues during a 2024 election hustings. Dr Devulapalli, who was the party’s national health spokesperson at the time, expressed support
New portrait of Terry Higgins to be unveiled ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday
A new portrait of Terry Higgins is to be unveiled later today, Monday, 9 June, at PWSH in Cardiff, ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday on Tuesday. The piece, by artist Darren Varnam, forms part of Prosiect Rhuban Rhudd ( Red Ribbon Project), a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring experiencesLatest Articles
Ultimate LGBTQ+ ally Jade Thirlwall expresses heartfelt thanks to LGBTQ+ fans
Jade Thirlwall expressed heartfelt thanks to her LGBTQ+ fans when she picked up the Celebrity Ally of the Year Award at this year’s British LGBT Awards in London on Friday night. The star, who goes by mononym JADE, is known for her unwavering support of LGBTQ+ rights, and has
Radical Trans Joy: North East charity teams up with artists to platform trans stories and amplify trans joy, pride and power
Curious Arts, a North East-based arts and youth charity championing and developing LGBTQ+ arts, artists and communities, has teamed up with four trans and non-binary artists - Mack Sproates, Ell Hockney, Rosempai and Andichrist19 - based in the region to create art that platforms trans stories and amplifies trans joy,
Anti-trans activist Sharron Davies suspended as patron of homelessness charity
Anti-trans activist Sharron Davies has been suspended as a patron of Plymouth-based homelessness charity Shekinah after posting comments on social media that appeared to criticise the UK Government’s decision to repeal the Vagrancy Act of 1824. On 11 June, Davies tweeted a picture of tents lining a street, presumably
Kaleidoscope Trust launches Global Commission to Counter Rollback of LGBTI+ Rights
Kaleidoscope Trust, the UK-based global LGBTQ+ rights charity, has launched the Global Commission to Counter Rollback of LGBTI+ Rights, which is a time-limited, international initiative by the charity to confront the “alarming global rollback” of LGBTQ+ rights. This independent commission will bring together experts, activists, and community voices from around
MAXXIE LaWOW: Drag Super-Shero: a heartfelt LGBTQ drama-musical blending romance, thrills and self-discovery
Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero, a vibrant, high-energy animated comedy that celebrates queer joy, drag culture, and the power of self-expression, is to be released on digital platforms. The film features a star-studded voice cast including Grant Hodges, Erika Ishii, Terren Wooten Clarke, Laraine Newman, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, Michael-Leon Wooley, Michelle C.
Youtube travel series Queer Across America explores queer areas in each state
Celebrate the queer community with Queer Across America– a YouTube travel series exploring queer areas in each state. "Whether it’s a gay rodeo in Arizona, the oldest active drag queen in Oregon, a trans pilgrimage in Nebraska, Pride in New York, or an LGBTQ+ church in Salem--there’s
Queer Art Hub to build "world’s largest queer art community"
Queer Art Hub, an art space for all types of queer art, is hoping to build "the world’s largest queer art community". The platform is the first project of Dear Queer Artist, a social impact company focused on advancing LGBTQ+ artists, artwork and the community. Dear Queer
