North America Pastor who raged against 'Heartstopper' and Pride Flags arrested for child sexual abuse An Ohio pastor known for his vehement opposition to LGBTQ+ representation in schools has been arrested on multiple charges of child sexual abuse. Silas H. Shelton, 48, of Blanchester Community Church, was taken into custody on 16 October and is currently being held on a $2 million bond. Shelton faces By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Review: Inspector Morse - 'House Of Ghosts' @ Theatre Royal Brighton It was only a matter of time before 1980s/90s TV copper Inspector Morse hit the stage, and now he’s arrived in a play by Alma Cullen, who was responsible for scripting some of the TV series' episodes. In this play within a play, we are watching a By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Sport Lia Thomas calls trans sports ban ‘a gut punch’ Trailblazing swimmer Lia Thomas, who made history in 2022 as the first openly trans athlete to win an NCAA Division I title, has condemned recent bans on trans athletes in competitive sport, describing them as a “gut punch” that continues to weigh heavily on her. Speaking candidly in a recent By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News “Your anti-trans rhetoric makes me sick”: Margaret Cho attacks J.K. Rowling over anti-trans views American comedian Margaret Cho launched a blistering tirade against author J.K. Rowling, accusing her of perpetuating “anti-trans rhetoric” and branding her “despicable”. In a video posted to TikTok on 18 October, Cho, 56, donned a Trans Pride T-shirt and delivered a no-holds-barred critique of the Harry Potter author’s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Sanae Takaichi’s LGBTQ+ record under scrutiny as she becomes Japan’s first female Prime Minister The election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister has sparked concern, particularly regarding her stance on LGBTQ+ rights. A veteran politician and staunch conservative, Takaichi’s ascent marks a historic moment for gender representation in Japanese politics, yet her record on social issues suggests a continuation By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Elliot Page reveals verbal abuse from A-List actor after coming out Canadian actor Elliot Page has opened up about a disturbing encounter with a Hollywood A-lister who verbally abused him over his sexuality shortly after he came out as gay in 2014. In his 2023 memoir Pageboy, Page recounts a shocking incident at a Los Angeles birthday party, where an unnamed By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK NHS trans changing-room case backed by anti-LGBTQ+ group 'Christian Legal Centre' An employment tribunal involving a group of nurses at Darlington Memorial Hospital is set to begin this week, challenging NHS policies that support trans inclusion in workplace facilities. The case, which has drawn national attention, is being backed by the Christian Legal Centre - a group widely criticised for its By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Former Stonewall CEO Nancy Kelley announced as Allsorts Youth Project's new CEO Allsorts Youth Project, the Brighton-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, has announced Nancy Kelley as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 3 November 2025. Nancy joins Allsorts with extensive experience from across the public and not-for-profit sector, having held strategic leadership roles across government, charities and LGBTQ+ organisations. She served as By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Trevor Project study reveals deepening mental health crisis among LGBTQ+ youth in United States The Trevor Project has published its first-ever long-term study tracking the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth in the United States, uncovering a marked deterioration in wellbeing across the community. The study, which followed 1,689 individuals aged 13 to 24 over a year, found significant increases in anxiety, depression, and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Bosco gets engaged to long-term partner Seattle’s own “demon queen” Bosco, known for her standout performances on RuPaul’s Drag Race and All Stars, has announced her engagement to her partner of nearly six years, Blake, in a heartwarming and theatrical moment that delighted fans. The proposal took place on stage during Bosco’s GrindHaus By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Church of England vicars defy bishops in stand for LGBTQ+ inclusion A growing number of Church of England vicars are openly rebelling against their bishops’ controversial move to block standalone blessings for same-sex couples - a decision critics say amounts to “killing off” the Church’s tentative steps toward LGBTQ+ inclusion. The backlash follows a recent announcement by the House of By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Bridget Phillipson rejects claims of delaying trans guidance over Deputy PM ambitions Bridget Phillipson has denied allegations she is stalling the release of updated guidance on single-sex spaces for trans individuals in order to protect her chances in the Labour deputy leadership contest. The Women and Equalities Minister, who is also Education Secretary, has come under pressure from the Equality and Human By Graham Robson • 2 min read
