General News Report shows 350 trans people have been killed in 2020 A new report from Transrespect versus Transphobia Worldwide (TvT), published in the run up to Trans Day of Remembrance, says 350 trans people have been killed so far this year. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Anti-LGBTQ+ Polish president Andrzej Duda General News Polish government concerned over Biden victory The election of US president Joe Biden has reportedly concerned the Polish government after years of close ties with the Trump administration. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special Puebla legalises marriage equality Puebla is the 20th Mexican state to legalise marriage equality after the Honourable Congress of the State of Puebla voted 31 to 5 to decriminalise same-sex unions. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News LGBTQ+ activists and anti-government protestors march in Thailand Last week, over 1,000 LGBTQ+ activists and anti-government protestors gathered in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, to call for greater protection of human rights in the country. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Election Special Jessica Benham becomes first bisexual, autistic Pennsylvania state representative On November 3, LGBTQ+ activist and disability advocate, Jessica Benham, became Pennsylvania’s first openly bisexual state representative. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Business News Lest we forget – Armistice Day 2020 Join us in falling silent today at 11am to mark Armistice Day. By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
Arts Book Review: Born to Be Public by Greg Mania Taking us through his hook ups, sexual adventures, skirmishes with mental health and tender rejections of romance, a laugh out loud coming out story and his searching for reality and authenticity in a world which seems to be obsessed with image. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts Lesflicks: the streaming service for Queer women Lesflicks is a new entertainment platform sharing films which centre lesbian, bisexual and queer women. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts FEATURE: Lockdown Larder 1 Brian Butler opens his well stocked lockdown larder of tasty media streaming treats By Brian Butler • 4 min read
General News First trans inclusive school opens in Bangladesh The first religious school for transgender citizens has opened its doors in Dhaka, Bangladesh. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Drag Race Holland crowns winner Drag Race Holland’s first season has crowned a winner. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special Mauree Turner is the first non-binary lawmaker in the US Mauree Turner, 27, is the first non-binary lawmaker in US history after they won an election for the state house in Oklahoma’s 88th District. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
