US president Joe Biden Election Special Biden condemns Trump for not protecting trans community US presidential candidate Joe Biden has criticised Donald Trump for ignoring the increasing rates of violence against the trans and gender non-conforming community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special Amy Coney Barrett apologises for remarks about LGBTQ+ people Judge Amy Coney Barrett, who is in the running to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the US Supreme Court, has apologised for her previous statements which many deemed anti-LGBTQ+. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News New trans inclusive ruling for students in Minnesota A court in Minnesota, US, ruled that schools must allow trans students to use gendered facilities that they feel best aligns with their gender identity. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
International News Eric Trump faces backlash for statement on LGBTQ+ community Donald Trump’s son Eric, 36, caused confusion and sparked backlash after implying he was part of the LGBTQ+ community in a TV appearance. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ suicide prevention bill passed in the US Suicide prevention legalisation which includes LGBTQ+ specific training for helpline workers is the first LGBTQ+ inclusive law to be unanimously approved by US Congress. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Barrett is likely to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an LGBTQ+ ally Election Special LGBTQ+ activist Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87 Ruth Bader Ginsburg, US Supreme Court judge for known championing LGBTQ+ rights throughout her career, has passed away at 87. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special Biden endorsed by US LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce The US LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce says Joe Biden’s commitment to signing the Equality Act would not only protect but empower queer business owners. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts US Election: Cher`s LGBTQ+ Biden Fundraiser In Tune for $2 Million ”It was love at first speech” said Cher of Biden. “So ask yourself: Do you believe in life after Trump?” That was the question at a virtual LGBTQ+ fundraising event for the Democrats, reworking the lyrics to Cher`s hit song Believe. By Paul Wright • 2 min read
Trans rights have been eroded under Trump’s presidency General News New Trump equality policy excludes gender non-conforming people The Trump Administration has proposed new legislation that defines gender equality as that between ‘men and women’ erasing gender non-conforming people. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Anti-LGBTQ+ speaker to talk at National Republican Convention Franklin Graham, known for his controversial views about the LGBTQ+ community, is scheduled to address the National Republican Convention. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
The order was created by Trump Health Enforcement of anti-trans law blocked in the US The Trump administration has been blocked from enforcing a law which strips protections for transgender people facing healthcare discrimination. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
In The South US Government appoints ‘hate group’ to UN delegation US Department of State appoints two organisations known to oppose the UN human rights system, LGBT+ rights, and women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights to its official delegation to the 61st annual United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The Center for Family and Human Righ By Besi • 3 min read
In The South OPINION: Is this language really acceptable? I feel incredibly privileged to live in a country where such action is both possible and spontaneous. I know there are many sensible arguments including some made by those close to me, that such action does little, perhaps it is even a waste of time. I disagree. When the democratic election protest By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 3 min read
Features & Longread OPINION: Craig’s Thoughts: My gay male Icons are my friends and loves 2017 begins inauspiciously for the international LGBT+ community. As the inauguration of the US President Elect looms, even those parts of the world whom in recent years have made significant parallel political and social progress, face an ominous future as rumours of rolled back legislation abound. By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 5 min read
