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
General News Two thirds of US trans murder victims misgendered by the media in 2020 A recent analysis by Media Matters for America found two thirds of transgender and gender diverse murder victims were misgendered or deadnamed by the police and/or US media outlets in 2020. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Yukon bans conversion therapy Yukon has become the first Canadian territory to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts An Extraordinary Life. Trans writer and pioneer Jan Morris dies aged 94 By Alex Klineberg • 2 min read
Community Study finds LGB communities more at risk of dementia in later life A study by Michigan State University (MSU) has found those who identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual are more likely to suffer from dementia in later life. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) events in Brighton & Hove 2020 Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) events in Brighton & Hove 2020 By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
General News Trans Day of Remembrance 2020 Friday November 20 is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR). By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: Polish LGBTQ+ activist says rainbow light show isn’t sufficient Polish LGBTQ+ activist, Bartosz Staszewski, says the recent light show – which saw multiple Polish cities illuminate buildings with rainbow lights – isn’t sufficient to support the oppressed LGBTQ+ community in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News US hate crimes at highest level in over a decade According to an FBI report, released on Monday November 16, hate crimes at the highest level in over a decade in the US. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study finds trans Americans often denied gender-affirming hormones A new study, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, found many transgender Americans are turning to non-prescription hormone medication after being denied gender-affirming treatment, or not being able to afford healthcare. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: Human Rights Watch condemn anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Hungary Non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Watch, has condemned the proposal of a new bill in Hungary which would prevent same-sex couples from adopting. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has also shown support for Rowling Books Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shows support for ‘transphobic’ JK Rowling Popular ‘feminist’ author and public speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has shared a message of support for Harry Potter writer, JK Rowling, who has been branded as anti-trans by many. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read