Transgender News Trans equality organisation calls for “urgent action” to reduce waiting times at Gender Identity Clinics Scottish Trans, a national trans equality and human rights project, has called on the Scottish Government and NHS health boards to take urgent action following the publication by Public Health Scotland of national data on waiting times for specialist gender identity services for the first time. The By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film Exclusive premiere of ‘Bender Defenders’, which follows four members of a queer martial art club in London, to be shown on OUTflix Four members of a queer martial art club Bender Defenders in East London celebrate their existence through conversations about the beauty of anger, the importance of trans people in sports and joy as the main tool of resistance. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Gay and trans people will be more afraid.” Jamie Lee Curtis reacts to US election results Oscar winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis, whose child Ruby is trans, has reacted to the US election results, saying that gay and trans people “will be more afraid” after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 United States presidential elections. Trump defeated incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris to be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Free event to explore vibrant trans, non-binary and intersex history of Brighton & Hove On Saturday, December 7, join Queer Heritage South and the Clare Project at Ironworks Studios in Brighton to explore the vibrant trans, non-binary and intersex history of Brighton & Hove and contribute to a growing digital community archive! For more than 10 years, Queer Heritage South has been cele By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Theatre ‘Ginger Johnson Blows Off’ at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on November 15 What goes on in drag royalty Ginger Johnson’s sock drawer stays in Ginger’s sock drawer. But lest your imagination runs riot, let’s just say his array of sock puppets are very frisky when no-one’s looking. It’s just one of Ginger’s crazier ideas in their roller coaster cabaret life. When you talk to By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Julian Suarez before the attack LGBTQ+ News *GRAPHIC CONTENT*: Gay man violently attacked in New Zealand Julian Suarez, a gay man in New Zealand, has claimed he was a victim of a hate crime after being violently attacked in a central Auckland gay bar Suarez, who is originally from Colombia, and his friends had attended Family Bar in the city, dancing and going between the spaces connected to the venue. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Sarah McBride becomes first trans person elected to US House of Representatives Delaware state senator Sarah McBride has made history as the first out trans person elected to the US House of Representatives. “Thank you, Delaware! Because of your votes and your values, I am proud to be your next member of Congress,” McBride wrote on X. “Delaware has sent the message loud and cle By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Noa-Lynn van Leuven to become first trans player to compete at Grand Slam of Darts Noa-Lynn van Leuven, who has risen through the rankings in recent months, is set to become the first trans player to compete at the Grand Slam of Darts this month in Wolverhampton. The Dutch darts player, who could now face the likes of Luke Littler and reigning world champion Luke Humphries, has hi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Vandals target Pride mural in Bournemouth A mural in Bournemouth, created to highlight the area’s football club and its LGBTQ+ community, has been vandalised. Just days after the unveiling of the new art, which was created by MBN Arts for AFC Bournemouth (AFCB), offenders have vandalised the LGBTQ+ flag section of the painting, colouring o By Graham Robson • 1 min read
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
Community News Over £1,700 raised for Lunch Positive at Davina Sparkle’s Late Birthday Fundraiser at Legends Over £1,700 was raised at Davina Sparkle‘s Late Birthday Cabaret Fundraiser for local HIV charity Lunch Positive at Legends Brighton last night (Sunday, November 3). Hosted by Mary O’Kart, the event included an auction and lashings of top cabaret, including: Davina, Lovinia Belle, Cosmic, Miles Elli By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton Kemptown MP Chris Ward stands up in defence of LGBTQ+ veterans affected by armed forces’ gay ban Brighton Kemptown MP Chris Ward (Labour) has stood up in defence of LGBTQ+ veterans in the House of Commons, saying that compensation available to those affected by the British armed forces ‘gay ban’ isn’t enough. Speaking about a constituent, Steve, who was dismissed by the RAF in 1985 over a relat By Graham Robson • 2 min read
