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Stonewall warns of “critical moment” for LGBTQ+ rights in Annual Report 2024–25

Stonewall warns of “critical moment” for LGBTQ+ rights in Annual Report 2024–25

Stonewall has issued a stark warning in its latest Annual Report, revealing that the UK is no longer the global leader in LGBTQ+ rights it once was. The charity’s financial position has deteriorated significantly, with income falling from £6.9 million in 2023–24 to £4.7 million in

“These are the Dolls”: Cardi B honours trans glam squad

“These are the Dolls”: Cardi B honours trans glam squad

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has publicly celebrated her trans glam squad, calling them “the dolls” she simply couldn’t live without. The heartfelt tribute came during her stint as a guest judge on the January 2 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18, on the accompanying behind‑the‑scenes

Cher reveals ‘special arrangement’ with David Geffen and life with gay flatmate

Cher reveals ‘special arrangement’ with David Geffen and life with gay flatmate

Pop icon Cher has opened up in a revealing new interview on the Armchair Expert podcast about two little-known yet pivotal periods in her life: living with a gay flatmate as a teenager, and her unusual romance with industry titan David Geffen. At just 16, the star left home and

Pride and Prejudice: The struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in Venezuela

Pride and Prejudice: The struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in Venezuela

“In Venezuela, unlike most Latin American countries, no meaningful recognition has been achieved for the LGBTIQ+ population,” says a prominent activist, speaking from Caracas. “There is no equal marriage, no identity recognition for trans people, and existing anti‑discrimination laws are never enforced in practice.” Same-sex relations have never been

Kazakhstan enacts Russian-style anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Kazakhstan enacts Russian-style anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Kazakhstan has enacted a controversial law banning the dissemination of information deemed to promote “non-traditional sexual orientation”, drawing sharp criticism from international rights groups and comparisons to Russia’s notorious “gay propaganda” legislation. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the bill on 30 December, with the amendments taking effect on 1 January.

Ricky Gervais defends targeting trans communities - "I think I'm right"

Ricky Gervais defends targeting trans communities - "I think I'm right"

In a recent interview on BBC’s This Cultural Life, host John Wilson challenged Ricky Gervais over his tendency to target marginalised communities, including trans people, in his stand-up. Gervais replied: “That’s probably true, but that’s because I think I’m right”. He further emphasised that “no subject

Senior Tory figure shares TikTok mocking 'Stranger Things' coming out scene

Senior Tory figure shares TikTok mocking 'Stranger Things' coming out scene

The chair of the Ashford Conservative Party Association posted a video which appears to ridicule a gay coming out moment from Stranger Things

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