Transgender News A petition demanding “an end to ruthless attacks” on trans people in Texas has been signed almost 33,000 times A petition demanding “an end to ruthless attacks” on trans people in Texas has been signed almost 33,000 times after a new law “could make it illegal to be trans” in the US state. A recently proposed bill would make it a crime to have a gender identity that differs from one’s sex assigned at […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Hungarian Parliament votes in favour of banning all LGBTQ+ community events, including Budapest Pride The Hungarian Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment to ban all LGBTQ+ community events, including Budapest Pride. The amendment, led by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, passed on Monday, April 14 with 140 votes for and 21 against. Ahead of the vote – the final step for the amendment By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Unite. Tackle. Change: Premiership Rugby issues call to action to report LGBTQ+ discrimination Premiership Rugby has issued a call to action to report LGBTQ+ discrimination. Round 14 – 18th-20th April 2025 – is Premiership Rugby‘s LGBTQ+ Pride Round to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and help tackle discrimination. According to Premiership Rugby, LGBTQ+ Pride Round is “part of [our] unwavering By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture REVIEW: Richard O’Brien’s ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ at Theatre Royal Brighton will make you shiver with antici…pation! 50 years ago this summer, The Rocky Horror Picture Show was released (August 1975). I wasn’t born yet but watching it for the first time with my mum (hey mother duckling!) in the 90’s is etched in my memory. By Dale Melita • 3 min read
Theatre REVIEW: ‘Supersonic Man’ @ Southwark Playhouse Strange to travel from Brighton to London to see a gay musical set in … well, Brighton. With its seaside postcard backdrop (the always inventive designer David Shields), and plastic seagulls gliding up and down, I felt at home. Writer/director Chris Burgess has created a darkly comic tale of termin By Brian Butler • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Great British Sewing Bee winner Luke-Matthew Iveson marries partner in gorgeous Gran Canaria wedding Winner of series 10 of The Great British Sewing Bee Luke-Matthew Iveson, 35, also known as drag performer Selma Skreams, has officially tied the knot with their long-time partner, Jesus, in a beautiful celebration in Gran Canaria. After eight years together and three years of engagement, the couple By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Transgender News Supporters of trans rights outnumber anti-trans activists, including Kellie-Jay Keen aka Posie Parker, at a ‘Let Women Speak’ rally in Bristol Supporters of trans rights outnumbered anti-trans activists, including Kellie-Jay Keen aka Posie Parker, at a ‘Let Women Speak’ rally in Bristol yesterday (Sunday, April 13). Around 100 anti-trans activists gathered in Bristol city centre for the ‘Let Women Speak’ rally. This group was countered by By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queer Bath to launch in May! The “rich tapestry” of LGBTQ+ lives, stories and creativity in Bath will be celebrated in a collaboration between the city’s venues and other partners, in the first Queer Bath campaign of its kind. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Trans US Navy commander Emily Schilling says it’s her “duty” to stand up for trans people in US military Trans US Navy commander Emily Schilling has said it’s her “duty” to stand up for trans people in the US military at an event to raise funds for the LGBT Community Centre, which took place in New York and also featured honourees and guests, including pop star Kesha. “I swore an oath to support and [… By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Television Season two of ‘The Last of Us’ promises to be queerest yet! As HBO’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic series, The Last of Us, returns, the cast isn’t just stepping back into survival mode – they’re also sending powerful messages of love, visibility, and support to the LGBTQ+ community. The hit drama, based on the video game, continues the emotional journey of Joel By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Grey Pride: Budapest turns grey as drably dressed protesters mock Hungary’s Pride ban law Thousands of Hungarian protesters wearing drab clothes and brandishing satirical placards turned the streets of Budapest into a sea of grey on Saturday, April 12 poking fun at Prime Minister Viktor Orban‘s recent clampdown on LGBTQ+ rights and diversity. “Sameness is trendy” and “Censorship” read so By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Trans women can continue to compete in women’s football, the FA has announced The Football Association (FA) has announced that trans women can continue to compete in women’s football in England provided they meet “stricter eligibility criteria”, including meeting reduced testosterone levels and “match observation” to evaluate if the player “presents a risk”. The FA, which bel By Graham Robson • 1 min read
