General News Report warns of Tory cuts to HIV and AIDS resources A new report has warned that government cuts to HIV/AIDS funding could be “setting the stage for a resurgence of the [HIV] pandemic”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Polish region votes to overturn anti-LGBTQ+ policies Lawmakers in Swietokrzyskie have voted unanimously to repeal 2019 regulations that declared the region an ‘LGBTQ+ free’ zone. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Boy George’s musical Taboo to return for star-studded anniversary show To mark the 20th anniversary of Boy George’s musical Taboo, a one-off concert will be held at the London Palladium on 30 January 2022. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Happy Bi Visibility Day! Created to celebrate the bisexual and queer community while also debunking myths surrounding bisexuality, September 23 is Bi Visibility Day. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
MP Mike Freer General News Out Gay MP Mike Freer named as new equalities minister Conservative MP Mike Freer has been announced as a new UK equalities minister and will working alongside Liz Truss and Kemi Badenoch. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Andrew James and his partner. Photo: The Star General News Yorkshire man creates support group after homophobic attack South Yorkshire psychic medium, Andrew James, has launched an LGBTQ+ support group online after he was physically assaulted on a night out. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News US reviewing housing policies for trans inmates The US reviewing Trump-era policies regarding trans prison inmates, with the aim to provide more inmates with gender-affirming housing. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Kemi Badenoch General News Calls for equalities minister Kemi Badenoch to resign after anti-LGBTQ+ comments LGBTQ+ activists and advocacy groups are urging Badenoch to resign after a leaked 2018 video showed the MP making anti-LGBTQ+ comments. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Books Sassy Planet: The brand new gay travel guide “Sassy Planet: A Queer Guide to 40 Cities, Big and Small” is out now. By Alex Klineberg • 3 min read
General News Study: Young LGBTQ+ people avoiding sports due to fear of discrimination A new study, released on Wednesday by the Trevor Project, has found only 1 in 3 young LGBTQ+ people in the US participate in sports. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
An exhibition piece: Gil Mualem-Doron. Arts Socially Engaged Art Salon launches Queer Heterotopias zine SEAS has launched its Queer Heterotopias zine to complement its August exhibition at The Ledward Centre in Brighton. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Bell v Tavistock puberty blocker ruling overturned The Court of Appeals has reversed 2020 ruling that aimed to prevent young trans people from accessing puberty blockers without legal consent. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
