Community THT to meet sexual health needs of trans & non-binary people New trans-specific sexual health information – led by and celebrating trans, non-binary and gender diverse people – has been published by HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community New rules to allow gay and bi men in long-term relationships to donate blood Recommendations from the FAIR steering group, to enable a more individualised way of assessing safe blood donations, have been accepted in full by the Department of Health and Social Care, which means men who have sex with men in a long-term relationship will be able to give blood from summer 2021 By Graham Robson • 4 min read
General News Cast of Drag Race season 13 announced On Wednesday December 9, the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 (US) was announced, and it features the first transmasculine contestant in the show’s history. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News PDSA warns pets will be the only companion for millions of people this Christmas Millions of people in the UK may be completely reliant on their pets for companionship this Christmas, according to research from vet charity PDSA. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Queer Jam Arts Queer Jam #5: our purveyor of perfect pop pounces on Jack Panther’s new music vid POP in for the freshest LGBTQ+ tunes and talent… By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Update: court ruling to limit access to puberty blockers ‘a terrible blow’ to trans youth A new ruling from the British high court means trans people under 16 will require legal approval before accessing puberty blockers, causing nationwide dismay for trans youth. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News Scottish Trans joins legal challenge to protect gender equality on public authority boards Scottish Trans is given permission to intervene in a legal case which is seeking to throw out legislation passed two years ago, ensuring greater involvement of women in public life in Scotland By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Belfast partners are the first UK trans couple to have twins Adrianne (49) and Michael Elson-Steven (42), who live in Belfast, are the first trans couple in UK history to give birth to twins. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts VLOG: Queer Jam reviews Mary Lambert’s festive cracker, ‘Happy Holigays’ Queer Jam gives Mary Lambert’s new festive cracker, Happy Holigays, a spin. By Queer Jam • 1 min read
General News House of Lords member suspended over homophobia On December 3, it was announced that Lord Ken Maginnis, 82, is being suspended for at least 18 months by the Lords Conduct Committee, after harassing various LGBTQ+ MPs. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Stonewall to host Rainbow Laces webinar on Wednesday LGBTQ+ organisation, Stonewall UK, is hosting a webinar on Wednesday December 9 (more information of which can be found on Facebook) in honour of Rainbow Laces Day 2020. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Pansexual Pride Day 2020 Tuesday December 8 is Pansexual Pride Day 2020; an event dedicated to celebrating the pansexual community as part of Pan Week. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News Winter Social Dance Clubs for LGBTQ+ elders to add sparkle to December The Coming Back Out Ball social dance clubs, a celebration of LGBTQ+ elders in Scotland, are to bring some magic, warmth and sparkle to December with two FREE events. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News The Running Bee Foundation launches new limited-edition Rainbow Laces T-shirt The Running Bee Foundation launches limited-edition Rainbow Laces running T-shirt, with all profits donated to Pride Sports, the organisation that runs the Football v Homophobia campaign By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts FEATURE: Spotlight on Peccadillo Pictures Brian Butler talks to Tom Abell , co-founder of the LGBTQ+ Peccadillo Pictures By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Community News Dreamboys to deliver for those on the naughty list Forget the elf on the shelf, this year’s must have gift is an hunk on the doorstep – courtesy of male dance group, The Dreamboys. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts BST Hyde Park – Grace Jones, Duran Duran & Nile Rodgers returning to the stage for the British Summertime Festival in 2021. By Alex Klineberg • 1 min read
The previous location of The Gemini General News Dissertation on The Gemini gay club wins RIBA award Lizzie Osborne has become the first University of Huddersfield student to win a national award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) after writing a fanzine-style dissertation, titled Cesspits of Filth: Queer Vernaculars in West Yorkshire 1975-1985, on The Gemini Club. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Business News Judgment of Taylor vs Jaguar Land Rover case is a significant step for non-binary rights The judgement of the Ms Taylor versus the Jaguar Land Rover corporation was published this week, detailing the landmark ruling which saw Ms Taylor claim workplace discrimination on the basis of their non-binary identity. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Lesflicks announce Film Awards to celebraten those films promoting LBTQ+ screen Lesflicks announce inaugural Lesflicks Film Awards, which will spotlight and celebrate those creating, supporting and promoting LBTQ+ representation on screen By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Update: Lush apologises for funding anti-trans group UK based cosmetics company, Lush, has publicly apologised for funding an anti-trans group, Woman’s Place, via the sale of their Charity Pot body lotions. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Cornwall sees two homophobic incidents in November Cornwall has seen multiple reports of homophobic harassment, both directed at gay men, throughout November. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special British court ruling may prevent under 16s from accessing puberty blockers After a judicial review has been brought against The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, it is possible young trans people may be prevented from accessing puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts FEATURE: Lockdown Larder Christmas special 1 Brian Butler pulls an early cracker to discover online and live Christmas shows By Brian Butler • 4 min read
