Arts New film to explore the life & work of Frida Kahlo The film is a journey through the life of a true icon and chance for viewers to discover her art, and uncover the truth behind her often turbulent life By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News US TV spent less than an hour covering anti-trans violence in 2020 A new report published by Media Matters for America (MMFA) found broadcast and cable TV news spent only 54 minutes covering anti-trans violence in 2020. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News ILGA-Europe warns of increasing hostility towards LGBTQ+ people ILGA-Europe, has released its annual review, in which it found there is an increasing level of hostility towards the continent’s LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News California court rules against online transphobia A court in California recently ruled that Twitter was within its right to ban a ‘gender critical’ user from its platform after violating the site’s policies on transphobic hate speech. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts FEATURE : The Coast Is Queer 2 – film maker Campbell X Brian Butler finds queer film maker Campbell X’s masterclass hugely enjoyable By Brian Butler • 4 min read
General News Chicago Drag Queens create Valentines cards for LGBTQ+ elders The Chicago Black Drag Council recently partnered with Our Art of Giving to create 200 Valentines Day cards for older LGBTQ+ people. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Munroe Bergdorf calls for social media platforms to tackle transphobia London-based model, writer and trans activist, Munroe Bergdorf, has called for social media platforms to tackle transphobic cyberbullying. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Queer performer Ari Gold dead at 47 New York City-based dancer and singer Ari Gold has died at 47 after a long battle with leukemia. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Arkansas passes bill allowing for LGBTQ+ healthcare discrimination Arkansas, has passed a bill which will allow healthcare professionals to turn away LGBTQ+ patients on the basis of ‘personal beliefs’. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Mississippi votes to ban trans athletes from school sports Lower lawmakers in Mississippi, US have voted to ban trans athletes from participating in school sporting categories which align with their gender identity. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News UN report finds Iran’s LGBTQ+ community face regular violence A report released by the United Nations on Wednesday 10 February found Iran is unsafe for the LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts BFI announces international premiere of JUMP, DARLING The premiere will be held in honour of BAFTA-winning actress Cloris Leachman, who died this month at the age of 94. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
