Politics Labour’s retreat on Trans Rights sparks grassroots uprising Pride in Labour, a grassroots LGBTQ+ network within the Labour Party, has announced a protest in response to the cancellation of the party’s annual Women’s Conference. The demonstration, titled Conference Cancelled, Democracy Denied, will take place on Saturday, 27 September at 3.30pm outside the Wheel of Liverpool, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture George Takei named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week Legendary actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025, a global campaign spotlighting the dangers of censorship and the importance of the freedom to read. The annual event, running from 5 - 11 October, will see Takei leading efforts to raise awareness By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America ‘Family Values’ MAGA politician, Bill Berrien, exposed for following trans adult performers Bill Berrien, a leading MAGA candidate known for his anti-trans rhetoric and “family values” campaigning, has been exposed for following sexually explicit accounts online - including a trans adult performer. Berrien, who is running for governor and has publicly aligned himself with Donald Trump’s hard-right agenda, was found to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Grindr outage during Charlie Kirk memorial sparks satirical frenzy In a bizarre twist of digital fate, the gay dating app Grindr reportedly experienced a significant outage in Phoenix, Arizona - just as tens of thousands gathered nearby for the memorial service of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The coincidence has ignited a wave of online satire, with many questioning whether By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Ophelia Payne to host MindOut For the Laughs next month! Brighton darling Ophelia Payne will be hosting this year's MindOut For the Laughs - a comedy fundraiser in support of LGBTQ mental health - at the Komedia on Wednesday, 15 October. Expect an eclectic mix of stand-up, drag, and sparkling performances that will leave you laughing all night By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Fighting With Pride fundraiser at Royal Vauxhall Tavern with Queera Lynn and Colin Thackery The Royal Vauxhall Tavern will be hosting a night to remember on Thursday, 16 October with Queera Lynn, Britain's one and only wartime drag queen, and the amazing voice of Colin Thackery, Chelsea pensioner, Korean War Veteran and star of Britain's Got Talent, both raising funds By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Melbourne Causeway lights up in dazzling display for Pride The Melbourne Causeway in Florida was transformed into a vibrant symbol of unity and resilience on Sunday (21 September) night, as locals gathered for the annual Light Up Melbourne with Pride event. The bridge glowed in the colours of the rainbow, a powerful response to the recent removal of LGBTQ+ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture PAWS UP, London! Electro-pop trailblazer MkX is bringing his high energy to The Mayhem Rave With over 9 million streams, Billboard-charting artist MkX is making waves with UP, a slick tribute to early 2000s pop reimagined for 2025. His rollout began with MAN ON A MISSION, directed by Prince collaborator Scott McCullough, followed by WANT U BAD, featuring a hyperpop remix and a club-ready version By Dale Melita • 3 min read
Culture La Voix dazzles in historic Strictly debut BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing waltzed into a new era at the weekend with La Voix, the show’s first-ever drag queen contestant, making a glittering and unforgettable debut on the ballroom floor. The cabaret star was paired with fan-favourite professional dancer Aljaž Škorjanec. Their chemistry was instant - though By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Married at First Sight UK’s Davide Anica reveals he was kicked out of home after coming out as gay Davide Anica, one of the new grooms on this year’s Married at First Sight UK, has opened up about the painful experience of being kicked out of his family home after coming out as gay. The 34-year-old, originally from Portugal and now living in the UK, shared his story By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Black trans woman Midori Monet crowned Miss International Queen 2025 Midori Monet, a Black trans woman from Seattle, Washington, has been crowned Miss International Queen 2025, marking a historic moment for the USA in the world’s most prestigious beauty pageant for trans women. The 25-year-old dazzled judges and audiences alike at the grand finale held at Tiffany’s Show By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Three trans women brutally killed in Pakistan The bodies of three trans women were discovered on Sunday, 21 September along a roadside on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, in what activists are calling a targeted act of violence against an already vulnerable community. According to police reports, the victims were shot at close range By Graham Robson • 2 min read
