LGBTQ+ News More than 50 people detained after Russian authorities raid two gay bars in Moscow More than 50 people have been detained in Moscow after two gay bars experienced heavy police raids in the Russian capital on October 11. Photos and videos of these raids were posted on two pro-Russia telegram channels, with one of the posts showing masked police officers storming into the central cl By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Election Special Kamala Harris shares letter of support for LGBTQ+ Americans Democrat vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris has shared an open letter in solidarity with LGBTQ+ US citizens. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Footballer Matt Morton comes out as gay Thetford Town FC player and manager Matt Morton spoke candidly about his sexuality for the first time in an interview with Sky Sports on National Coming Day. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
US president Joe Biden Election Special Biden condemns Trump for not protecting trans community US presidential candidate Joe Biden has criticised Donald Trump for ignoring the increasing rates of violence against the trans and gender non-conforming community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Cycling champion comes out as trans Welsh cyclist Emily Bridges, 19, came out as trans on National Coming Out Day with the hope her message will inspire other trans athletes. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Joe Biden shares message of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community 2020 US presidential candidate Joe Biden shared a message of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community on National Coming Out Day: Sunday 11 October. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Cyndi Lauper reunites with GRAMMY-winning producer Tracy Young for ‘Hopeful’ remix With one month to go until the high-stakes US election, LGBTQ+ icon Cyndi Lauper has enlisted GRAMMY-winning producer/remixer Tracy Young to create an amped up version of ‘Hope’. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts BBC reveals positive impact of Gay Britannia season on UK audiences To mark National Coming Out Day, the BBC has revealed the impact the recent Gay Britannia season has had on UK audiences, showing a high level of campaign awareness amongst both the LGB community and others – offering new insight whilst driving a sense of connection and conversation. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Today is ‘National Coming Out Day’ To celebrate National Coming Out Day, artist Daniel Mackey has designed a series of cards to help make the process of coming out fun and more lighthearted. Back in the 90’s when Daniel was 9, Clarissa was Explaining It All and the pink electronic Dear Diary toy for girls was big, Daniel decided to s By Gary Hart • 4 min read
