UK Good Law Project: "EHRC has withdrawn interim guidance encouraging trans exclusion" Good Law Project has announced the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has taken down its "controversial interim guidance", which was rushed out in April, days after the Supreme Court’s decision on the meaning of “sex” under the Equality Act 2010. The guidance, which faces an ongoing By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture First look at Elliot Page’s upcoming documentary on queerness in the animal kingdom The first teaser has been released for Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page's upcoming nature documentary Second Nature, a bold and enlightening exploration of queerness in the animal kingdom. The film, which Page narrates and executive produces, challenges long-held myths about gender and sexuality in nature, revealing that same-sex behaviour, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Trans rights advocate Ella Morgan reveals the toll relentless transphobic abuse has taken on her mental health Ella Morgan has shared an emotional and candid message with her followers, revealing the toll that relentless transphobic abuse has taken on her mental health. The 31-year-old reality TV personality and trans rights advocate posted a tearful photo of herself on Instagram earlier this week, accompanied by a heartfelt caption By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Miriam Margolyes: "I’m a left-wing dyke and I love it." BAFTA-winning actress Miriam Margolyes made a memorable appearance on Ireland’s The Late Late Show with Patrick Kielty, where she proudly described herself as “unapologetically woke” and a “left-wing dyke". The 84-year-old star, known for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films, was promoting her new By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Virgin Atlantic launches ‘Free to Be Me’ to champion inclusive travel for LGBTQ+ communities Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays have unveiled a new initiative, Free to Be Me, aimed at transforming the travel experience for LGBTQ+ travellers. The programme seeks to create safer, more inclusive holidays where everyone can feel free to express their true selves. The launch follows fresh research revealing stark By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Jinkx Monsoon: "Drag is not just wigs and heels." In a new interview for W Magazine’s Originals Issue, Jinkx Monsoon - the only two-time winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race - has declared, “Everyone is doing drag in some form,” sparking renewed conversation around the cultural ubiquity and transformative power of drag artistry. Monsoon, who recently took centre By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Brighton & Hove City Council: "Rejecting hate in all its forms" Brighton & Hove City Council is supporting Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs to Saturday, 18 October, to send out a message that "hate incidents and crime will never be tolerated in our city". Hate Crime Awareness Week aims to bring people across the country together to stand By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Trailblazing trans rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy dies aged 78 Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a pioneering figure in the global struggle for trans rights and a veteran of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, has died at the age of 78. Her death was confirmed by the House of GG, the educational and retreat centre she founded, who announced that she passed away By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Europe's human rights watchdog intervenes over UK's proposed trans bathroom bath Europe's human rights watchdog has staged an intervention over proposals to mandate the blanket exclusion of trans people from services and spaces for their lived gender. Dr Michael O'Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights for the Council of Europe, has today published correspondence to the UK' By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Vigil to be held in Clapham to mark 20th anniversary of the homophobic murder of Jody Dobrowski A vigil will be held at Clapham Common Bandstand tomorrow from 5.45pm to mark the 20th anniversary of the homophobic murder of Jody Dobrowski, a young man whose death shocked the nation and became a catalyst for change in hate crime legislation. The event - titled “Shine On: Jody By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Philadelphia to launch one of the United States' first LGBTQ+ visitor centres Philadelphia is set to open one of the United States’ first dedicated LGBTQ+ visitor centres. The Philly Pride Visitor Center, scheduled to launch in January 2026, will be located in the heart of the city’s historic Gaybourhood at 12th and Locust Streets. The initiative, led by Visit Philadelphia in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Allsorts Youth Project to benefit from this year's Santa Bus! In just six weeks, Santa Claus will swap his sleigh for the iconic Brighton & Hove Santa Bus, bringing festive joy to communities across the city while raising vital funds for local charities, including LGBTQ+ youth charity Allsorts Youth Project. Now in its 22nd year, Santa Bus will tour 20 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
