Books Author Philip Pullman says he is “anti-transphobia” Philip Pullman has said that he is “anti-transphobia”, but also condemned the online abuse of author JK Rowling. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Chile set to legalise marriage equality Chile is closer to marriage equality than ever before after the national Senate passed a bill to legalise same-sex unions last week. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Rehearsal images (Danny Kaan) Arts INTERVIEW: Paul Taylor-Mills on My Night With Reg Paul Taylor-Mills is the Artistic Director of The Turbine Theatre. They are reviving My Night with Reg by Kevin Elyot. By Alex Klineberg • 5 min read
General News GP facing tribunal for running unlicensed trans clinic Dr Helen Webberley is set to go before a tribunal after it was found that she was running an unlicensed gender clinic. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend TODAY! The legendary BBW Garden Party at Dorset Gardens (12-6pm) The 10th live Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) 2021, the long-awaited community event, which raises vital funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund holds it’s Welcome Party tonight 5-8pm By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts News From Nowhere exhibition Walking through Brighton’s North Laine, if you look into one of the windows of the new LGBT+ Ledward Centre on Jubilee Street you’ll be confronted with Boris Johnson’s face staring out from the bum of a Leonardo de Vinci’s drawing By Jaq Bayles • 3 min read
General News Louisiana rejects anti-trans sports bill Lawmakers in Louisiana have voted against a bill that would prohibit trans students from participating in school sports. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: 45% of gay and bi men have experienced sexual assault New research from SurvivorsUK found that nearly half of gay and bisexual men have been sexually assaulted. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Biden orders health insurers to cover costs of PrEP Joe Biden has ordered nearly all healthcare insurers across the country to make PrEP readily available at no cost to the public. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Prime minister Viktor Orban General News Hungary to hold referendum on anti-LGBTQ+ law Viktor Orban, prime minister of Hungary, has announced that he intends to hold a referendum on a recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ law. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Health THT launches campaign to celebrate those living with HIV Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), the HIV and sexual health charity, has launched a new campaign, Life Really Changed, which sees 13 people who have faced the challenges of living with HIV talking about how they have overcome prejudice and discrimination in their relationships, employment and health By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Pride at the Ironworks announces launch of photographic exhibition, The Identity Project Organisers of Brighton & Hove Pride’s new festival of cultural events Pride at the Ironworks, supported by Tesco, have announced details of an exhibition by Brighton-based photographer Chris Jepson, which explores what it means to identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community today. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
