Politics Hillary Clinton: "They will do to gay marriage what they did to abortion." Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has issued a stark warning that the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) may soon overturn the landmark ruling that legalised same-sex marriage nationwide, echoing its controversial reversal of abortion rights in 2022. In a recent interview with Fox News’ Jessica Tarlov, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Standing Proud: Workshop supports trans veterans facing discharge under US military ban On Monday (18 August), a coalition of LGBTQ+ and veteran advocates came together in San Diego to support trans service members who are being forced out of the military under policies introduced by the Trump administration. The event, held at the San Diego LGBT Community Centre in partnership with the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Milton Keynes to honour its vibrant LGBTQ+ community Milton Keynes is set to honour its vibrant LGBTQ+ community with a powerful new exhibition, MK Q:mmunity Tales - Not Going Underground, running from 30 August to 27 September at The Creative Void, beneath the Old Bathhouse in Wolverton. Curated by Q:Alliance, a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ support in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Gareth Thomas reveals harrowing abuse: “I’ve been spat at and called an AIDS spreader” Rugby legend Gareth Thomas has laid bare the extent of the abuse he continues to endure for being gay and HIV positive, in an interview on the Life of Bryony podcast. Speaking with Bryony Gordon, Thomas recounted being spat at in the street and called an “AIDS spreader” by two By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Stan Pratt analyses addictive personalities on Dopamine Beast 👾 What happens when you take a neuroscientist who was born in Brighton, has a love for the 80s, theatrics, glitter, and alternative pop? You get Stan Pratt-creative producer and multi-instrumentalist crafting a sound as brainy as it is bold By Dale Melita • 3 min read
Polari Prize "paused" amid backlash over inclusion of "TERF author" John Boyne The Polari Prize has announced a pause to its 2025 competition following widespread backlash over the inclusion of author John Boyne, who has publicly described himself as a “TERF” (trans-exclusionary radical feminist). The controversy erupted earlier this month when Boyne’s novel Earth was longlisted for the prize. Boyne, best By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Desperately seeking Gscenes Are you a secret hoarder (in a good way)? We’re looking for early issues of Gscene, from when it was a printed magazine found in every self-respecting LGBTQ+ club and bar in the Brighton area. It’s hard to believe but Gscene, now Scene magazine, is 30 years old By Alf Le Flohic • 1 min read
North America Louie Conn and Blaize Shiek make history as first openly gay cheerleaders for Minnesota Vikings American football team, the Minnesota Vikings, have made headlines with the debut of two openly gay male cheerleaders, Louie Conn and Blaize Shiek, during a recent pre-season match against the New England Patriots. Conn and Shiek, both new additions to the Vikings’ cheerleading squad, responded to the attention with poise By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Lisa Nandy wears “Protect the Dolls” shirt amid Labour’s troubled trans rights record Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has reignited the conversation around trans rights in the UK after wearing a 'Protect the Dolls' T-shirt at a Pride event in Wigan amid her party's troubled trans rights record. 'Protect the Dolls', a slogan that has emerged as a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK ‘Christian charity’ reported to Charity Commission after saying homosexuality “will destroy us” The National Secular Society (NSS) has referred a newly registered ‘Christian charity’ to regulator, the Charity Commission, for “promoting homophobia”. Buckinghamshire-based Marlow Baptist Church registered under the charitable purpose ‘the advancement of religion’ in June. Charities are legally required to act for the public benefit. In a sermon titled ' By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Family of The Vivienne launch drug and alcohol support group in late star’s memory In a heartfelt tribute to the late drag star The Vivienne, the family of James Lee Williams has launched a new support initiative aimed at helping individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. The centre, named House of The Vivienne, opened its doors in Colwyn Bay earlier this month and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Britain’s first openly trans judge, Dr Victoria McCloud, takes UK government to court over Supreme Court ruling Dr Victoria McCloud, Britain’s first openly trans judge, has launched legal proceedings against the UK government in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), challenging a recent Supreme Court ruling that defines "woman" strictly in terms of biological sex under the Equality Act 2010. The landmark Supreme By Graham Robson • 1 min read
