Liz Truss General News Truss admits ‘disagreements’ with LGBTQ+ panel over self-identification policies Liz Truss admitted that the LGBTQ+ advisory panel disbanded shortly after a disagreement between herself and the panel. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Jeff Wayne’s ‘The War of the Worlds’ to return to Brighton Centre Based on HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale, the show remains a firm favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages with special effects and music (mixed live in surround sound) to excite the senses By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Trans activist Nona Conner dead at 37 Nona Conner, a trans activist who fought for the rights of sex workers, has died at 37. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: 10% of teens identify as gender diverse A study published in Pediatrics found 1 in 10 US teens identify as gender diverse. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: All boys aren’t blue by George M. Johnson It throbs in the hand with the power of a live lived with a ferocious passion and urgent knowledge to share, it’s a powerful insight into the lives of younger black LGBTQ communities and deserve a read. By Eric Page • 2 min read
General News Parliament rejects petition to legally recognise non-binary citizens The UK parliament has rejected a petition calling for non-binary recognition. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News Prowler Brighton raises £200 for Martin Fisher Foundation The money was raised from the sale of T-shirts and rainbow items By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Bimini Bon Boulash calls for greater protection of trans people Drag Race star Bimini Bon Boulash called for greater protections of the “vulnerable” community. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ celebrates 10 year anniversary City of West Hollywood declares May 23 as Born This Way Day with street painting in tribute to the LGBTQ+ community By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Report: TikTok promoting anti-LGBTQ+ content A report from Media Matters found TikTok is promoting content that is “blatantly anti-LGBTQ+”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts What’s YOUR Brighton story? To coincide with its 50th anniversary, QueenSpark Books is looking for tales, anecdotes and reminiscences from Brighton residents to make up a new landmark book By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community PANEL: Gender, violence and racially minoritised communities A free online session is to be hosted by University of Sussex’s Centre for Gender Studies to explore issues around sexual and gender based violence and abuse for people who experience racism By Graham Robson • 1 min read
