General News Pennsylvania lawmaker apologises for mocking Dr Rachel Levine Pennsylvania state representative, Jeff Pyle, has publicly apologised after mocking the appearance of newly appointed national health secretary, Dr Rachel Levine. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Lesbian refugee denied asylum in Ireland A lesbian refugee from Zimbabwe, who was facing death threats from her own family, has been denied asylum by Irish authorities which argued her claim ‘lacked credibility’. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
US president Joe Biden General News Biden repeals Trump diversity training regulations US president, Joe Biden, has reversed regulations on diversity training which were created by the Trump administration to ban federal agencies from conducting workshops which explore systematic discrimination. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Ann Summers CEO Jacqueline Gold Business News Ann Summers CEO shares message of trans solidarity Ann Summers chief executive, Jacqueline Gold, has shared a message of support for trans people, saying she wants to “empower” trans women and ensure they feel comfortable shopping with the brand. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Gay couple harassed in Somerset Two gay men living in Taunton, Somerset, have been left afraid to go out in public after they were continually harassed by a group of four teenage boys. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study finds black LGBTQ+ community face health barriers A new report from The Williams Institute has found black, LGBTQ+ identifying adults face higher rates of health disparities compared to their non-LGBTQ+ black peers By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts JoJo Siwa comes out as gay YouTube creator, JoJo Siwa, came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community on social media, sparking joy among many of her followers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News UK gender clinic rated ‘inadequate’ The UK’s only gender clinic for under 18s has been rated ‘inadequate’ by the country’s health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Malaysia proposes heavier sentences for LGBTQ+ people The Malaysian government has announced it is considering amending its criminal conviction laws in order to impose heavier sentences on LGBTQ+ people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study explores trans youth dating difficulties Study by the University of Michigan, found many trans and gender diverse young people experience difficulties regarding dating and relationships. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Jill Biden visits LGBTQ+ health centre Dr Jill Biden has begun her new role as US first lady by visiting Whitman-Walker Health, which specialises in LGBTQ+ healthcare and HIV/AIDS treatment. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Trailer released for Trans in Trumpland documentary The first trailer for Trans in Trumpland – a four-part documentary which follows the lives of trans people in America under the Trump administration – has been released. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
