Transgender News Latest entry in Dragon Age franchise allows players to create a character who identifies as trans The latest entry in the fantasy role-playing franchise Dragon Age allows players to create a character who identifies as trans. One of the game’s developers of Dragon Age: The Veilguard announced the launch of the latest chapter in the series, saying they “cannot wait to see the deeply personalised By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Chloe Grace Moretz comes out as a “gay woman” in post backing Kamala Harris for US president Kick Ass and Dark Shadows actress, Chloe Grace Moretz, has come out as a “gay woman” while backing Kamala Harris for US president. The 27-year-old star, who is rumoured to be in a relationship with Kate Harrison, shared a heartfelt post to her 25million Instagram followers, detailing her reasons for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Germany brings in new law to allow those aged 18+ to change gender without having to go to court or undergo psychiatric assessments From today (Friday, November 1) people aged 18 and older will be able to change official records to alter their names and genders or have the gender marker removed altogether. While there is a mandatory three-month wait between applying and making a personal declaration, the requirement for two psyc By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News International LGBTQ+ rights organisation suspends Israeli member organisation after it put forward a motion to host World Conference in Tel Aviv ILGA World, an international LGBTQ+-rights group, has suspended member organisation The Aguda: The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel after it put forward a motion to host its 2026-27 World Conference in Tel Aviv. ILGA World stated: “The bid to host our next World Conference in Tel Aviv will n By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Kick off Novem-BEAR with a BANG at Bears at the Fallen Angel, organised by Brighton Bear Weekend Prepare for a frightfully fun night with Bears at The Fallen Angel on Saturday, November 2 from 8- 12.30am, which is organised by Brighton Bear Weekend. Expect a spooktacular party with DJ Bozzy Bear spinning monstrous beats and host Graham Munday conjuring up a bewitching atmosphere. Money raised o By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics JD Vance says there’s a ‘good chance’ Donald Trump could win the ‘normal gay guy vote’ Republican US vice presidential candidate JD Vance has said he thinks there’s a good chance Donald Trump could win the ‘normal gay guy vote’ in next week’s presidential election. Speaking to Joe Rogan, 40-year-old Vance said he ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if his ticket won the traditionally left-leaning By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music FILTHY/GORGEOUS: ‘Take your mama out’ next spring for the return of queer band, Scissor Sisters Queer band Scissor Sisters are reuniting after more than a decade of not touring together for an arena tour of the UK and Ireland. The flamboyant US pop rock group, known for the songs Filthy/Gorgeous, I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ and Take Your Mama, have been on an indefinite hiatus since 2012 after t By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Pride Pride in London organisers announce bid to host World Pride 2030 Organisers of Pride in London announced on Instagram they will bid to host World Pride in 2030. Head of Pride in London, Christopher Joell-Deshields, said the gala would be more than “just a parade”, but would accommodate discussions on topics including LGBTQ+ inclusive education and banning so-call By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News People flock to buy Rainbow Wool products produced by world’s first openly gay flock of sheep Michael Stücke and his flock of 21 gay sheep have risen to fame since the launch of fashion brand Rainbow Wool, which produces products, including caps, patches and shoelaces, to raise funds for LGBTQ+ causes. Stücke, who rescued to the sheep form the slaughterhouse, said: “In the last weeks, there By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Event with authors Mark Ward and Daren Kay to mark 40 years of Sussex AIDS Helpline on Sunday, December 1 Marking 40 years since the formation of the Sussex AIDS Helpline, to commemorate World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1 the presenters of HIV Hour – David Fray and Josh Sharpe – will interview two writers – Mark Ward and Daren Kay – whose books tell the stories of people grappling with the challenges By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Artisan Cakery in Kemptown to raise funds for Sussex Beacon in run up to World AIDS Day Artisan Cakery in Kemptown is raising funds for the Sussex Beacon in the run up to World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1. During November, Stuart, owner of the cakery, will be donating 100% of funds made from sales of his delicious red velvet cake, priced at £4 a slice, to the local HIV charity. […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Take Action. Lace Up. This year’s World AIDS Day RED RUN to take place Saturday, November 23 Since 2009, East London HIV charity Positive East has organised the World AIDS Day RED RUN on the last weekend of November – just before World AIDS Day on December 1. What began with a small gathering of 50 people is now one of the UK’s biggest annual HIV community events, raising over £1.1 million By Graham Robson • 1 min read
