General News Update: Chechen court rules abduction of gay refugees is legal A court in the Russian region of Chechnya has ruled that it was legal for police to abduct two gay refugees and return them to Chechen authorities. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Gavin Williamson General News Academics criticise Gavin Williamson’s ‘free speech’ plans Academics have criticised UK education secretary Gavin Williamson’s ‘free speech’ plans. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Baroness Barker General News Lesbian baroness speaks in support of trans inclusive maternity bill Elizabeth Jean Barker, gave a speech to the UK House of Lords in support of the new trans-inclusive maternity bill. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Utah governor condemns anti-trans bill Utah moved to adjourn without voting on House Bill 302, after state governor Spencer Cox condemned it. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ & HIV campaigner steps down as House of Lords Speaker Lord Fowler is stepping down early to devote his time to campaigning for the rights queer people and those living with HIV. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Lorena Muniz General News Trans woman dies in hospital fire after being left by staff Lorena Muniz, a 25-year-old trans woman living in Brazil, died in a fire at the Saúde Aqui clinic after being left on the operating table by hospital staff who fled the scene. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Scene ranks as 21st top LGBTQ+ magazine in the world According to Feedspot’s list of the top 35 LGBTQ+ magazines in the world, Scene comes in at number 21. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Anti-trans US congress member condemns recently passed Equality Act Marjorie Taylor Greene, an anti-trans Republican congresswoman has condemned the Equality Act. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Lincoln, Nebraska outlaws LGBTQ+ conversion therapy Lincoln has become the first city in Nebraska, to outlaw LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News House of Representatives passes US Equality Act Equality Act has been passed by the US House of Representatives, it will now go to vote in the Senate. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove Pride announces 2021 tickets Brighton & Hove Pride announces the 2021 festival will go ahead on the weekend beginning August 6, with tickets on sale now. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Athlete takes discrimination case to European Court of Human Rights Caster Semenya, an out gay South African athlete is taking her case to the European Court of Human Rights. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
