Arts Peccadillo Pictures aquires rights to LGBTQ+ film, CICADA Peccadillo Pictures acquires UK and Ireland theatrical and home entertainment rights for CICADA. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
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 US law protects LGBTQ+ domestic violence victims North Carolina, US, has amended its legislation on the treatment of domestic violence victims to include LGBTQ+ people under state protections. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Susan Stryker Community Queer/disrupt & Susan Stryker: online event on trans rights Susan Stryker, the maker of renowned trans documentary, Screaming Queens: The Riots at Compton’s Cafeteria, is due to discuss trans rights in an online event. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Trans woman found dead in Georgia Kimberly Patricia Cope, a 40-year-old black trans woman, was found dead on Baxter Street in Athens, Georgia (US) on December 27 2020. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Trans women win Indian election Two trans women were elected to their local governments in India on December 30, as the LGBTQ+ community is becoming increasingly visible in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
PV Business News The Rona Ravers and the sinking circuit party The sinking ship was referred to as “The Boston G Party.” The jokes were writing themselves. By Alex Klineberg • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard praises Jenner and Cox 58-year old comedian Eddie Izzard, who recently requested to be referred to by she/her pronouns, praised trans celebrities, Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
International News Republican senator launches attack on trans youth US Republican senator, Mike Lee of Utah, has launched an attack on trans youth playing sports alongside other children. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Ran Yinxiao Arts Chinese filmmaker advocates for LGBTQ+ visibility The maker of the 2020 film, Forbidden Love in Heaven, highlighted the importance of queer visibility in the country where LGBTQ+ topics are rarely discussed. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Krakow funds LGBTQ+ shelter Officials in Krakow, Poland, have funded a shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ people despite government hostility towards the queer community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans people in China using grey market for hormones A new report from Sky News found many members of China’s trans community are turning to the grey market for hormone treatment due to lack of gender-affirming healthcare in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
