News Law firm Morrison Foerster, which reversed decision to represent trans man, agrees to pay £25,000 in damages and costs International law firm Morrison Foerster (MoFo) has agreed to pay £25,000 in damages and cover legal costs to settle a discrimination claim brought by a trans man and the Good Law Project, after the firm abruptly reversed its decision to represent him. The case, which has now concluded, stemmed By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Slovak Parliament votes to erase trans and non-binary identities The Slovak Parliament has voted to enshrine a strict binary definition of gender -male and female - into the country’s Constitution. The amendment, passed with 90 votes in favour and seven against in the 150-seat chamber, marks a significant regression in LGBTQ+ rights in the Central European nation. The By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Texas man accused of threatening Pride Parade in retaliation for Charlie Kirk’s death A 42-year-old man from Texas is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening to carry out a mass shooting at a Pride parade in the city of Abilene, claiming it was revenge for the recent assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. According to an FBI affidavit, Joshua Cole made a series By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Brighton's very own LADSCLUB are making a comeback! In case you somehow skipped past the headline, Brighton’s very own LADSCLUB are making a comeback! The duo's brand new single ALGORHYTHM has dropped on all streaming platforms today and it's just the kind of throbbing slice of electro pop that’s fast becoming their By Dale Melita • 2 min read
UK Conspiracy theorist Matthew Payne to be sentenced tomorrow for assaulting trans activist Denise Friend at Posie Parker rally in Brighton Matthew Payne, a known conspiracy theorist and far-right agitator, is set to be sentenced at Brighton Magistrate's Court tomorrow (Friday, 26 September) from 9.30am following his conviction for assaulting trans activist Denise Friend at a Posie Parker rally in Brighton. The assault occurred during Parker’s “Let By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Stonewall Housing reports record support for LGBTQ+ communities amid deepening crisis Stonewall Housing, the UK LGBTQ+ housing and homelessness charity which recently opened its second LGBTQ+ supported accommodation in Brighton, has published its latest Impact Report, revealing a 16.6% rise in the number of LGBTQ+ people supported over the past year - the highest in the organisation’s history. This By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK University of Edinburgh axes queer and trans course The University of Edinburgh has come under fire from LGBTQ+ advocates and academics after abruptly cancelling its honours-level course Queer Geographies: Spatialising Sexuality and Gender just one week into the autumn term. The decision, officially described as a “pause” due to low student uptake, has raised concerns about the marginalisation By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Wes Streeting describes the presence of "trans men in women's spaces" as "unpleasant" Health Secretary Wes Streeting has sparked outrage following an interview with Mumsnet in which he described the presence of "trans men in women’s spaces" as “undignified and unpleasant for everyone concerned”. The remarks, made during a Q&A with Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts, have intensified criticism By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK New TransActual report finds GPs feel "unloved and unsupported" when it comes to trans healthcare A new report, TransActual Healthcare Professionals Report 2025: UK Healthcare Workers’ Experiences, Confidence and Comfort Supporting Trans Patients, out this week, documents how GPs are feeling "unloved and unsupported" when it comes to trans healthcare. The report - believed to be the largest in-depth study to date in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Gay, Generous, and Giving Life: Why Sperm Donation Needs You Now Thousands of LGBTQ+ families are waiting, and you could be part of their story. Here's how gay men across the UK are stepping up to help create the next generation of love, laughter, and family, without having to become parents themselves. You Could Help Create a Family - By Contributor • 4 min read
North America Pete Buttigieg laughs off Tucker Carlson’s ‘Fake Gay’ claim: “My husband might revoke my gay card” Pete Buttigieg has responded to conservative political commentator Tucker Carlson’s wild allegation that he is a “fake gay” man who lied about his sexuality to boost his political career. Speaking on Kara Swisher’s podcast, the former US Transportation Secretary and one-time presidential hopeful dismissed the claim with a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
