Features & Longread OPINION: Amnesty International responds to government’s “dangerous” ban on teaching sex education to children under the age of nine The UK government has announced that Relationships, Sex and Health Education curriculum will not be taught to children until the age of nine, a move which Amnesty International has called “dangerous”. The government’s new guidance proposes that children should not be taught sex education under the a By Contributor • 3 min read
Fundraising News Stonegate Group and The Drinks Bureau to raise funds for national charity Stonewall Housing with Shirley Temple-inspired cocktails Pub company Stonegate Group, which owns Admiral Duncan, Two Brewers and many other LGBTQ+ venues, has revealed their plan to feature two of The Drinks Bureau’s premium RTD cocktails – Dirty Shirley and non-alcoholic Shirley Temple – as limited-edition Pride cocktails across over 1,100 bars, pubs and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts New production to explore the life of queer British power boat-racer Joe Carstairs, known for being the ‘fastest woman on water’ StoneCrabs Theatre is to present Joe Carstairs, an exploration of the power boat-racer, war hero and one of 20th century’s boldest queer figures, during Omnibus Theatre’s 96 Festival in London in June. Exploring the life of a queer British power boat-racer known for being the ‘fastest woman on water By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Pinkswag and Legends Brighton present a very special release: Aperol bottles featuring the iconic lyrics of the late Miss Jason’s beloved song, Quando Quando Quando In an exclusive partnership, Pinkswag and Legends Brighton present a very special release: Aperol bottles featuring the iconic lyrics of the late Miss Jason‘s beloved song, Quando Quando Quando. These collector’s items are a tribute to the charismatic and vibrant spirit of Miss Jason, who we lost in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health New initiative from Grindr, in partnership with PrEPster at The Love Tank and Sexual Health London, to offer London users of the app free at-home STI self-sampling kits Grindr, in partnership with PrEPster at The Love Tank, a not-for-profit that promotes the health and wellbeing of under-served communities, and Sexual Health London (SHL), have announced the launch of a new initiative that will enable London-based users to order free at-home STI self-sampling kits d By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Features & Longread FEATURE: A 63-year struggle for intersex recognition and rights “I have been erased all my life by family, teachers, doctors and co-workers” By Contributor • 10 min read
Community News Stonewall Housing launches housing scheme aimed at supporting vulnerable LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove Stonewall Housing has launched a new housing scheme aimed at supporting vulnerable LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove. This initiative, which is supported by Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard, marks a “significant step” forward in addressing the “pressing need” for safe and supportive accommodation f By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Queer cabaret and pro-wrestling night FIST CLUB to return to Brighton in June FIST CLUB – a queer cabaret and pro-wrestling night from the most exciting grapplers around – is to return to Brighton in June, bringing a dynamite mash-up of fantastical comedy, sensational drag performers and hard-hitting live wrestling to Brighthelm Centre. While there is no bar in this venue, yo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Third lesbian woman dies after man throws Molotov cocktail at their home in Buenos Aires A third lesbian woman has died after a man threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of two lesbian couples in Buenos Aires, according to Argentina‘s LGBT+ Federation. The perpetrator has since been arrested and has been hospitalised. The attack, widely seen as a hate crime, shocked many in a nation that By Graham Robson • 1 min read
E67ANH LGBT rights Russia protest People protests with a placard for the rights of the LGBT community in Russia, Stop violence against Gay Prague pride, Czech Republic International News Two online film distributors charged with offences under Russia’s so-called ‘LGBT propaganda law’. Two online film distributors have been charged with offences under Russia’s so-called ‘LGBT propaganda law’. The companies, Kinopoisk and Restream Media, face an administrative case for the “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships” or “gender reassignment” online, according to the notice By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Exeter Pride to celebrate city’s LGBTQ+ communities this weekend One of the biggest free Pride events in the country returns to Exeter city centre this weekend. Exeter Pride, a celebration of LGBTQ+ communities, takes place on Saturday, 11 May with a march through the city centre and a host of other events. The march will start in Sidwell Street, just off Summerl By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News This year’s Tel Aviv Pride Parade to be replaced with rally for “pride, hope, and liberty” The major of Tel Aviv, Ron Huldai, has announced the city will not hold its annual Pride Parade in June. Instead of the regular parade, Huldai said that Tel Aviv and LGBTQ organisations have decided to hold a rally for “pride, hope, and liberty.” “This isn’t the time for celebrations,” Ron Huldai wr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
