General News Trump judges oppose conversion therapy ban in Florida Two Trump appointed judges ruled that proposed laws, restricting the practice of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in Florida, are ‘unconstitutional’. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Two thirds of US trans murder victims misgendered by the media in 2020 A recent analysis by Media Matters for America found two thirds of transgender and gender diverse murder victims were misgendered or deadnamed by the police and/or US media outlets in 2020. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Yukon bans conversion therapy Yukon has become the first Canadian territory to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Harry Clayton-Wright Arts You Otter Know: a new zine by Harry Clayton-Wright You Otter Know is a brand new online publication by theatre maker and performer, Harry Clayton-Wright. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: LGBTQ+ organisations criticise government move to axe anti-bullying project Multiple LGBTQ+ organisations in the UK have criticised the government’s decision to axe funding for The Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Challenge Fund. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Study finds LGB communities more at risk of dementia in later life A study by Michigan State University (MSU) has found those who identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual are more likely to suffer from dementia in later life. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Conservative MP speaks out in support of trans rights Conservative MP, Crispin Blunt wrote a piece for Politics Home, discussing the need to address and tackle the growing inequalities trans people are facing in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News Government pulls funding for anti-bullying project The English government has axed an anti-bullying project designed at protecting LGBTQ+ school students, called The Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Challenge Fund. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans Day of Remembrance 2020 Friday November 20 is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR). By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: Polish LGBTQ+ activist says rainbow light show isn’t sufficient Polish LGBTQ+ activist, Bartosz Staszewski, says the recent light show – which saw multiple Polish cities illuminate buildings with rainbow lights – isn’t sufficient to support the oppressed LGBTQ+ community in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News US hate crimes at highest level in over a decade According to an FBI report, released on Monday November 16, hate crimes at the highest level in over a decade in the US. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study finds trans Americans often denied gender-affirming hormones A new study, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, found many transgender Americans are turning to non-prescription hormone medication after being denied gender-affirming treatment, or not being able to afford healthcare. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: Human Rights Watch condemn anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Hungary Non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Watch, has condemned the proposal of a new bill in Hungary which would prevent same-sex couples from adopting. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has also shown support for Rowling Books Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shows support for ‘transphobic’ JK Rowling Popular ‘feminist’ author and public speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has shared a message of support for Harry Potter writer, JK Rowling, who has been branded as anti-trans by many. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Polish cities lit up rainbow in solidarity with LGBTQ+ citizens Multiple Polish cities, including the capital of Warsaw, illuminated major buildings with rainbow lights as a symbol of support for the country’s oppressed LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study finds Japan’s workplaces lacking LGBTQ+ specific training and policies A new study by online financial services provider, Au Jibun Bank, found many Japanese workplaces are lacking LGBTQ+ inclusivity with only 36% conducting LGBTQ+ awareness training. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News US Supreme Court justice attacks marriage equality On Thursday November 12, associate justice Samuel Alito of the US Supreme Court attacked LGBTQ+ marriage equality in a speech addressing the far-right Federalist Society group. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study finds transphobic hate crimes increasing in the UK A new study by UK LGBTQ+ organisation and anti-violence charity, Galop, found four in five transgender people have been the victim of a hate crime within the last 12 months. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special Over 220 LGBTQ+ candidates elected in the US The 2020 US elections have seen a record number of victorious LGBTQ+ candidates as over 220 have now been elected, with that number expected to rise as counting continues. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Manchester United partners with Stonewall to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion UK football team Manchester United has announced its partnership with LGBTQ+ organisation Stonewall to promote greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the sports team. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Hungary proposes ban on same-sex couples adopting The Hungarian government is moving to ban same-sex couples from adopting by proposing regulations where only legally married couples can adopt. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Norway bans transphobic and biphobic hate speech On Tuesday November 10, the Norwegian government updated the country’s penal code to outlaw hate speech against transgender and bisexual people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News UK’s highest court to hear case on gender neutral passports The UK’s highest court is due to hear an appeal in March 2021 from non-gendered activist Christie Elan-Cane, who uses per/perself pronouns, on the possibility of allowing for gender-neutral UK passports. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News EU creates greater protections for LGBTQ+ people On Thursday November 12, the European Union’s executive commission launched its first scheme to protect LGBTQ+ citizens. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
