London Trans Pride today @ 2pm Meet at Wellington Arch for London Trans Pride from 2pm Graham Robson June 26, 2021 – 1 min read Share this post Share this post Written by Graham Robson Comments Community Equality and Human Rights Commission leadership under fire as anti-trans agenda reshapes Britain’s human rights The EHRC’s no longer serves its stated purpose of protecting all marginalized groups. Instead, it advances policies that many equality experts and human rights organizations have identified as discriminatory. By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read Brighton Trans Rally Community Brighton Unites: Huge turnout for emergency protest against Supreme Court decision Brighton Unites: Massive Turnout for Emergency Protest Against Supreme Court Decision By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read Community Brighton Rally for Trans Liberation on Saturday, April 19 At 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19, Brighton & Hove will unite at Brighton’s Clock Tower against the Supreme Court‘s attack on trans rights, which represents yet another blow to our trans community, already facing severe marginalisation and oppression across Britain. This ruling provides dangerous lev By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read Politics Calls for Nigel Farage to condemn anti-LGBTQ+ remarks made by Reform MP Danny Kruger Nigel Farage is under mounting pressure to condemn what many are calling “disgraceful” and “divisive” comments made by Reform UK MP Danny Kruger, who warned against the UK being led by an “LGBT-supporting” government in a video shared on the party’s official YouTube channel. Kruger, who defected from the By Graham Robson • 2 min read North America Communities mourn the loss of trans student-athlete Lia Smith *Content may be upsetting to readers Communities across the United States are grieving the tragic loss of Lia Smith, a 21-year-old trans student-athlete whose life was marked by brilliance, courage, and advocacy. Smith, a senior pursuing a double major in computer science and statistics, was found dead on 23 October By Graham Robson • 2 min read News Türkiye: Human rights group reacts after draft law threatens LGBTQ+ people with prison Human Rights Watch has expressed serious concern regarding a proposed legislative package in Türkiye that could result in criminal charges being brought against LGBTQ+ individuals. The draft legislation, known as the 11th Judicial Package, was recently leaked to the media and includes amendments to both the Turkish penal and civil By Graham Robson • 3 min read Culture INTERVIEW: "Queer voices will never be silenced." US singer Stewart Taylor talks about falling for a Latino man, the inspiration behind new single Emilio and why queer artists must share their stories and creativity "Me encanta hombres Latinos!" By Dale Melita • 5 min read Europe Drag queens Lucina Schynning and Krystal Queer attacked in Cork City, Ireland during Jazz Festival Weekend Two drag performers were violently assaulted in Cork City, Ireland over the weekend in what has been described as a homophobic attack. Lucina Schynning and Krystal Queer, well-known figures in Ireland’s drag scene, were filming a promotional video for their upcoming club night Saints on Oliver Plunkett Street in By Graham Robson • 1 min read Culture La Fonte Musica Brings Monteverdi's Passion to Brighton BREMF has once again delivered a stellar season of musical events, staying true to its mission of unearthing forgotten treasures, championing emerging talent, and bringing world-class early music performers to Brighton. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Community Equality and Human Rights Commission leadership under fire as anti-trans agenda reshapes Britain’s human rights The EHRC’s no longer serves its stated purpose of protecting all marginalized groups. Instead, it advances policies that many equality experts and human rights organizations have identified as discriminatory. By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Brighton Trans Rally Community Brighton Unites: Huge turnout for emergency protest against Supreme Court decision Brighton Unites: Massive Turnout for Emergency Protest Against Supreme Court Decision By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Community Brighton Rally for Trans Liberation on Saturday, April 19 At 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19, Brighton & Hove will unite at Brighton’s Clock Tower against the Supreme Court‘s attack on trans rights, which represents yet another blow to our trans community, already facing severe marginalisation and oppression across Britain. This ruling provides dangerous lev By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
Politics Calls for Nigel Farage to condemn anti-LGBTQ+ remarks made by Reform MP Danny Kruger Nigel Farage is under mounting pressure to condemn what many are calling “disgraceful” and “divisive” comments made by Reform UK MP Danny Kruger, who warned against the UK being led by an “LGBT-supporting” government in a video shared on the party’s official YouTube channel. Kruger, who defected from the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Communities mourn the loss of trans student-athlete Lia Smith *Content may be upsetting to readers Communities across the United States are grieving the tragic loss of Lia Smith, a 21-year-old trans student-athlete whose life was marked by brilliance, courage, and advocacy. Smith, a senior pursuing a double major in computer science and statistics, was found dead on 23 October By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Türkiye: Human rights group reacts after draft law threatens LGBTQ+ people with prison Human Rights Watch has expressed serious concern regarding a proposed legislative package in Türkiye that could result in criminal charges being brought against LGBTQ+ individuals. The draft legislation, known as the 11th Judicial Package, was recently leaked to the media and includes amendments to both the Turkish penal and civil By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Culture INTERVIEW: "Queer voices will never be silenced." US singer Stewart Taylor talks about falling for a Latino man, the inspiration behind new single Emilio and why queer artists must share their stories and creativity "Me encanta hombres Latinos!" By Dale Melita • 5 min read
Europe Drag queens Lucina Schynning and Krystal Queer attacked in Cork City, Ireland during Jazz Festival Weekend Two drag performers were violently assaulted in Cork City, Ireland over the weekend in what has been described as a homophobic attack. Lucina Schynning and Krystal Queer, well-known figures in Ireland’s drag scene, were filming a promotional video for their upcoming club night Saints on Oliver Plunkett Street in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture La Fonte Musica Brings Monteverdi's Passion to Brighton BREMF has once again delivered a stellar season of musical events, staying true to its mission of unearthing forgotten treasures, championing emerging talent, and bringing world-class early music performers to Brighton. By Eric Page • 3 min read
