General News Report: 85% of Brits supportive of LGB family members A newly released YouGov poll found the majority of British respondents would be supportive if a close family member came out as LGB. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
The attack occurred near the Hangar34 music venue General News Gay man attacked in Liverpool as wave of hate crime continues A 21-year-old gay man was left “covered in blood” after a “brutal” homophobic attack on Seel Street, Liverpool. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Helsinki Pride General News Finland to consider national ban on conversion therapy Finland’s parliament is due to consider a sweeping ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after a petition was brought forwards. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News 20 states sue Biden administration over pro-LGBTQ+ order 20 US states are suing the Biden administration for enforcing an executive order prohibiting any kind of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Instagram: @jessepallotta General News Activists create Marsha P Johnson monument in New York The first-ever statue of black trans activist and Stonewall trailblazer Marsha P Johnson has been installed in New York City. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Yucatán Pride General News Yucatán, Mexico, legalises same-sex marriage The Mexican state of Yucatán has legalised same-sex marriage and banned LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after a congress vote. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: Manchester Evening News General News Manchester holds Reclaim Pride march LGBTQ+ activists held a Reclaim Pride march to coincide with the official Manchester Pride event as a protest. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Update: Three arrested after homophobic Birmingham attack Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attacking a married couple in Birmingham’s gay village on August 15. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Gavin Grimm: ACLU General News Trans man wins school discrimination lawsuit 22-year-old Gavin Grimm has won a $1.3m payout after being denied access to the correct bathroom facilities at school in 2014. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: Brighton Marina Community News Bank Holiday Sunday: Brighton Marina Drag’on Boat Party On Sunday August 29, Brighton Marina will be hosting a free Pride party with the aim of raising money for The Rainbow Fund. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News San Francisco becomes first US city to recognise trans history month On Tuesday August 24, San Francisco mayor London Breed signed a proclamation to officially recognise August as trans history month. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Report: 42% of trans adults have attempted suicide A new report on trans healthcare barriers found that nearly half of trans adults in the US have made at least one serious suicide attempt. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
