Europe Macrons push back against transphobic conspiracy with scientific evidence French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are preparing to present what their legal team calls “scientific” evidence to debunk a baseless conspiracy theory claiming Brigitte is a trans woman. The couple has filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States against far-right commentator Candace Owens, who has By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Green Party's Marina Lademacher wins Queen's Park by-election The Green Party has claimed victory in Brighton & Hove City Council’s Queen’s Park by-election, held on Thursday, 18 September. Marina Lademacher won the seat with a lead of over 400 votes, defeating Labour’s Simon Charleton in what many considered a Labour stronghold. Lademacher said: “I’ve By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Crawley Pride drops dates of 2026 event! Organisers of Crawley Pride have announced the town will once again come alive with colour, music, and community spirit on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Announcing the news, Crawley Pride said: "If you are feeling the post-Pride blues then we have some exciting news for you. We have been working By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Features & Longread Interview with Dr Sam Hall: Inside Britain’s Trans Health Crisis Over 40,000 people are on NHS waiting lists for gender care. In this Political by Design special, I sit down with Dr. Sam Hall to cut through the noise and talk about the real challenges and hope inside Britain’s trans health crisis. By Leslie Clarke • 2 min read
Culture Review: The Code “This entire town is a cesspool, darling. Beautifully lit, well-appointed, but a cesspool nonetheless.” Those opening lines directed straight at the audience by stage and screen icon Tallulah Bankhead set the scene for Michael McKeever’s dark, witty, searingly honest expose of the hypocrisy of golden age Hollywood. As the By Brian Butler • 3 min read
UK Birmingham LGBT launches “Legends and Icons” fundraising campaign to secure vital services Birmingham LGBT has unveiled its latest fundraising initiative, the Legends and Icons campaign, aimed at safeguarding and expanding the charity’s essential services for the city’s LGBTQ+ community. As one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ organisations, Birmingham LGBT supports over 4,000 individuals annually through a wide range By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Anti-trans activist Sharron Davies vows legal action against sporting bodies that allow trans women to compete in female categories Former Olympic swimmer and anti-trans activist Sharron Davies has reignited controversy this week by announcing plans to launch legal action against sporting bodies that allow trans women to compete in female categories. Her comments, made during a panel hosted by UnHerd and SEEN in Sport, have drawn sharp criticism from By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Leicester salon owners 'devastated' after Progress Pride flag torn down in suspected hate crime The co-owners of a Leicester salon say they "feel targeted" after their Progress Pride flag was ripped down in what police are treating as a hate crime. George Waterfield and Darren Cunningham, who run The Secret Garden on Avenue Road Extension, were left "devastated" after CCTV By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Senators introduce bill to restore LGBTQ+ youth crisis lifeline cut by Trump In a bipartisan move, US Senators Tammy Baldwin (Democrats - Wisconsin) and Lisa Murkowski (Republicans - Alaska) have introduced legislation aimed at reinstating a vital mental health lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth that was abruptly terminated by the Trump administration in July. The proposed bill, titled the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Book review by Eric Page Queer Georgians: A Hidden History of Lovers, Lawbreakers and Homemakers By Dr Anthony Delaney ★★★★★ Queer Georgians is both deeply serious scholarship and a celebration of queer resilience. It takes the mythic sheen off our ancestors while making them infinitely more precious—as recognisably queer people who loved, struggled, thrived, and endured. unmistakably queer. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Culture Drag Race icon Precious Paula Nicole crowned Best Actress at LA’s CinePride Festival Filipino Drag Race icon Precious Paula Nicole has added another glittering accolade to her name, clinching the Best Lead Performance award at the CinePride Film Festival in Los Angeles on 15 September. Known for her trailblazing victory as the inaugural champion of Drag Race Philippines, Precious Paula Nicole captivated audiences By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Wes Streeting: indefinite ban on puberty blockers for trans youth "uncomfortable" but "ultimately right" At this week's NHS LGBTQ+ Health Conference, Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended his controversial decision to uphold the indefinite ban on puberty blockers for trans youth - a move that has sparked widespread criticism from LGBTQ+ activists, healthcare professionals, and even members of his own party. Streeting, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
