Europe Irish LGBTQ+ charity ShoutOut launches plan to build a kinder Ireland for LGBTQ+ communities Irish LGBTQ+ charity ShoutOut has launched its first-ever strategic plan, setting out a bold and inclusive vision for 2025–2027 aimed at building a kinder, more accepting Ireland for LGBTQ+ individuals. Unveiled at a celebratory event in Dublin on Wednesday, 17 September the plan outlines ShoutOut’s commitment to expanding By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Classic American soap 'The Bold and the Beautiful' introduces first gay male couple After nearly four decades on air, the long-running American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful has made history by introducing its first gay male couple. Actors Harrison Cone and Christian Weissmann star as the groundbreaking couple, with Cone playing an aspiring designer whose character becomes romantically involved with Weissmann’ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe EU rights agency warns of "alarming" violence against intersex people The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has raised serious concerns over violence and discrimination faced by intersex people across the EU, describing the situation as “alarming” in its latest report. Based on a comprehensive survey involving over 140,000 respondents from EU member states, North Macedonia, and Serbia, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Over 650 UK businesses unite against proposed ban on trans access to single-sex spaces A coalition of more than 650 UK businesses and organisations has publicly opposed draft guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) that could see trans people barred from accessing single-sex spaces such as toilets and changing rooms. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling in April that defined By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Trump suggests he would support the removal of LGBTQ+ Pride flags from public spaces in Washington DC President Donald Trump has ignited fierce backlash following remarks made in the Oval Office suggesting he would support the removal of LGBTQ+ Pride flags from public spaces in Washington DC, and potentially treat them as symbols of domestic terrorism. The comments came during an exchange with Brian Glenn, a correspondent By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture ADÉLA announces The Provocatour Tour following release of EP ....PART 1! By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Culture "Sexier, funnier, madder and even more brilliant." JUICE starring Russell Tovey and Mawaan Rizwan is back! The BBC’s critically acclaimed surreal comedy JUICE is back for a second series on Thursday, 18 September, bringing more of its signature blend of absurd humour, vibrant visuals, and emotional storytelling. Created by and starring Mawaan Rizwan, the show continues to explore themes of identity, love, and family through By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Maria Caulfield, former MP for Lewes, defects to Reform UK Maria Caulfield, the former Conservative MP for Lewes and ex-health minister, has officially joined Reform UK, becoming the 13th former Tory to defect to the right-wing party. Caulfield, who served as MP from 2015 until losing her seat to the Liberal Democrats in the 2024 general election, revealed she had By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Trans Rights in the Ranks: Trans Lieutenant Nicolas Talbott’s Supreme Court battle Second Lieutenant Nicolas Talbott, a 31-year-old Army Reservist from Lisbon, Ohio, has emerged as the lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit challenging former President Donald Trump’s executive order banning trans individuals from serving in the U.S. military. Talbott, described by peers and superiors as selfless and patriotic, is By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Worcester LGBT condemns recent 'Unite the Kingdom' protest Worcester LGBT has issued a strong condemnation of the recent 'Unite the Kingdom' protest led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson in central London, warning of a "growing fear" among immigrants, Muslims, and LGBTQ+ individuals in the wake of the event. The protest, which drew an estimated By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Nigel Farage under fire for claiming “the most stable relationships tend to be between men and women" Twice-married Nigel Farage has reignited controversy over his stance on LGBTQ+ rights after welcoming Danny Kruger, a Conservative MP known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, into Reform UK. The press conference announcing Kruger’s defection was overshadowed by Farage’s claim that “the most stable relationships tend to be between men By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Vivian Wilson debuts at New York Fashion Week in trans-only runway show Vivian Wilson, the 21-year-old estranged trans daughter of tech billionaire Elon Musk, made a striking debut at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), walking the runway in a politically charged show that championed trans rights and challenged societal norms. Vivian, who legally changed her name and gender in 2022, took centre By Graham Robson • 1 min read
