General News Judith Butler discusses JK Rowling’s position on trans people Renowned queer feminist writer and philosopher, Judith Butler, discussed JK Rowling’s controversial position on trans people, saying the Harry Potter author has “not used her public position well”. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study finds transphobic hate crimes increasing in the UK A new study by UK LGBTQ+ organisation and anti-violence charity, Galop, found four in five transgender people have been the victim of a hate crime within the last 12 months. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Isko Merano General News Capital of the Philippines passes anti-discrimination rulings Isko Moreno, mayor of Manila – the Filipino capital – signed an ordinance that will protect the city’s LGBTQ+ community from discrimination. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Election Special Kamala Harris shares letter of support for LGBTQ+ Americans Democrat vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris has shared an open letter in solidarity with LGBTQ+ US citizens. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Liz Truss announces response to the consultation of Gender Recognition Act Liz Truss MP, Minister for Women and Equalities, has today announced the Government’s response to the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
General News Hong Kong: Court Refuses to Recognise Overseas Same-Sex Marriages A court in Hong Kong court has refused to recognise same-sex marriages conducted abroad. “This Is unjust” says HK LGBTQ+ activist Jimmy Sham By Paul Wright • 2 min read
Business News New equality ruling protects gender non-conforming people A new addition to the UK Equality Act will provide greater protection to the gender non-conforming community by recognising non-binary identities. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Polish LGBTQ+ activists arrested The conflict surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in Poland continues as three activists protesting the anti-LGBTQ+ regime of recently re-elected president Andrzej Duda have been arrested in the country’s capital Warsaw. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Write a letter to Liz about Trans Equality Gscene columnist Emma asks us all to Write a letter to Lizz about Trans Equality By Emma Rylands • 4 min read
Arts Happy Trans Pride, wherever you are in the world. Happy Trans Pride, wherever you are in the world. By Rory Finn • 2 min read
Community News InterMedia UK writes open letter to PM supporting trans community InterMedia UK writes open letter to Boris Johnson expressing their support of the trans community following reports that the Government intends to strip back planned reforms to the Gender Recognition Act. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community Gabon decriminalise same-sex relations In a landmark decision on Monday, July 6, the Senate of Gabon voted to decriminalise same-sex relations with 59 votes in favour, 17 against and four abstentions. OutRight Action International comments… By Contributor • 2 min read
