General News Trump judges oppose conversion therapy ban in Florida Two Trump appointed judges ruled that proposed laws, restricting the practice of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in Florida, are ‘unconstitutional’. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Delaware senate Sarah McBride General News US Elections: Queer Candidates Win Historic Victories “Lavender ceiling” shattered in record turnout for 2020 election By Paul Wright • 2 min read
General News Update: Canada advances ban on conversion therapy An overwhelming majority in the Canadian House of Commons has voted to give approval in principle to a bill outlawing LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in the nation. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Intersex Awareness Day: #IAD2020 Monday October 26 is international Intersex Awareness Day; an event which shares the histories and experiences of the intersex community and promotes equality. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News US Election: “Trump Pride” Courts LGBTQ+ Voters, Fails Tiffany Trump`s Florida campaign event causes backlash By Paul Wright • 2 min read
General News TikTok bans conversion therapy content Social media app TikTok has updated its UK guidelines to ban content which promotes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, leading many to encourage prime minister Boris Johnson to speed up the ban of the practise. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Reflecting on Spirit Day 2020 Thursday 15 October saw thousands of social media users and numerous famous figures promote and demonstrate their support for Spirit Day 2020. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Matthew Shepard commemorated 22 years after his death Tributes poured in for Matthew Shepard on Monday 12 October which marked 22 years since he was murdered in Wyoming in 1998. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Trans activist Monica Roberts dead at 58 Houston (Texas) based LGBTQ+ activist and trans pioneer Monica Roberts has been pronounced dead at 58; the cause of her death has not yet been confirmed. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Thousands celebrate international lesbian visibility day Thursday 8 October was international lesbian visibility day, which saw thousands of queer women celebrate their sexuality. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Jacinda Ardern General News New Zealand prime minister vows to ban conversion therapy New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern promised to outlaw LGBTQ+ conversion therapy if re-elected on October 17. By Rachel Badham • 2 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
