Books Hungary fines publisher of LGBTQ+ children’s book Authorities in Hungary have fined the publishers of a children’s book for not including a warning about the LGBTQ+ content. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News We Chat deletes dozens of student-led LGBTQ+ accounts We Chat has deleted numerous LGBTQ+ accounts led by college and university students without warning. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Connecticut judge rejects anti-trans lawsuit Connecticut has blocked a lawsuit which sought to bar trans athletes from participating in school sports. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Laurel Hubbard General News Petition against trans inclusion at the Olympics Over 28,000 have signed a petition to protest the participation of trans weightlifter, Laurel Hubbard, in the upcoming Olympics. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Ex-MP apologises for voting against same-sex marriage Sarah Teather, a former Liberal Democrat MP, has publicly apologised for voting against same-sex marriage in 2013. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News India opens first trans-inclusive school India has opened its first school to provide free education for trans people, with over 25 students having already joined. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: LGB adults disproportionately affected by poor mental and physical health A new NHS study has found adults who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) are more likely to suffer from poor health. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Foreign Office apologises for historic ban on LGBTQ+ diplomats The UK Foreign Office has apologised for a 1967 ban on hiring LGBTQ+ diplomats. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Trans Rights Protest to take place at Downing Street on Friday, August 6 from 1pm The protest will demand improvements to trans healthcare waiting times, an end to the government’s placating of anti-trans hate groups, and meaningful changes being made to better support the trans community By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Trans art installation to be placed in Trafalgar Square An art piece composed of 850 facial casts of trans people is due to be installed in London’s Trafalgar Square in 2024. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Dr Sophie Cook Community News Dr Sophie Cook becomes patron of People’s Pride Southampton PPS, which relies on public support to keep its support services and events free to all, hopes the support of Dr Cook will help it can spread its message far and wide By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Nail your public speaking with Aneesa Chaudhry Scene magazine catches up with confidence coach and Rainbow Chorus musical director Aneesa Chaudhry about her new course, which begins on Wednesday, July 7. By Jaq Bayles • 3 min read
