LGBTQ+ News Queer Bath to launch in May! The “rich tapestry” of LGBTQ+ lives, stories and creativity in Bath will be celebrated in a collaboration between the city’s venues and other partners, in the first Queer Bath campaign of its kind. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Trans US Navy commander Emily Schilling says it’s her “duty” to stand up for trans people in US military Trans US Navy commander Emily Schilling has said it’s her “duty” to stand up for trans people in the US military at an event to raise funds for the LGBT Community Centre, which took place in New York and also featured honourees and guests, including pop star Kesha. “I swore an oath to support and [… By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Television Season two of ‘The Last of Us’ promises to be queerest yet! As HBO’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic series, The Last of Us, returns, the cast isn’t just stepping back into survival mode – they’re also sending powerful messages of love, visibility, and support to the LGBTQ+ community. The hit drama, based on the video game, continues the emotional journey of Joel By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Trans women can continue to compete in women’s football, the FA has announced The Football Association (FA) has announced that trans women can continue to compete in women’s football in England provided they meet “stricter eligibility criteria”, including meeting reduced testosterone levels and “match observation” to evaluate if the player “presents a risk”. The FA, which bel By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Trans pilot falsely blamed for Washington DC plane crash to sue conservative influencer Jo Ellis, the trans helicopter pilot who was incorrectly identified as causing the Washington DC crash that killed 67 people, is to sue Matthew Wallace – a conservative influencer who spread the false claims to his 2million+ followers. Ellis, who will donate any monetary damages she receives to the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
How to make your workplace more inclusive for people who are transgender. LGBTQ+ News New report finds many LGBTQ+ people in the UK still feel pressured to downplay their identity at work Pride in Leadership has called for stronger rights to protect LGBTQ+ professionals in the UK after their new report found that many still feel pressured to downplay their identity at work, with some changing their appearance, voice or behaviour to avoid discrimination or to be taken seriously. The n By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport A star for a star: Lesbian tennis legend Billie Jean King receives historic star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Lesbian tennis ace Billie Jean King has became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the sports entertainment category at a ceremony on Monday, April 7, which she attended with her wife Ilana Kloss and friends, including Jamie Lee Curtis. “The important thing is, I don’t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans delegates fly trans flags and banners during Unison health conference attended by Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting What The Trans?!, a UK-based news outlet for the trans community, has reported that trans delegates at a Unison health conference attended by Wes Streeting MP, have put up trans flags and banners attacking the Health Secretary. In December, Keir Starmer’s Labour government issued an indefinite ban o By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Television Fans call for former Olympian and current gender critic Daley Thompson to be booted from Celebrity Big Brother Former Olympian and gender critic Daley Thompson has been slammed by fans of Celebrity Big Brother after clashing with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Danny Beard. Thompson, who wrote a feature in Daily Mail in 2023 titled, ‘If trans athletes can compete in female events, then women’s sport is finished’, ga By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Hereford Pride announces “with great sadness” the cancellation of this year’s annual Pride event Hereford Pride has announced “with great sadness” the cancellation of this year’s annual Pride event. Organisers of Hereford Pride shared the news on Tuesday, April 8, saying it “hasn’t been an easy decision for anyone currently involved in the organisation.” A spokesperson for the group said: “The By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Risk of suicide for LGB+ people over two times higher than straight counterparts Risk of suicide for people identifying with an LGB+ orientation is over two times higher than for those identifying as “straight or heterosexual”, according to statistics released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The release from ONS uses death registrations and NHS hospital records link By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride United in Pride launches, bridging the two weeks between Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton & Hove Pride A new festival, United in Pride, has launched, bridging the two weeks between Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton & Hove Pride and bringing together the diverse voices, talents, and spirit of Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities. Spearheaded by Brighton & Hove Pride, Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton By Graham Robson • 2 min read
