Community Out to Swim South returns to the pool For only the second time this year, Out to Swim South has returned to the pool By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Judge rules gender dysphoria diagnosis “unnecessary” for legal recognition A judge ruled that the requirement for trans people to receive a diagnosis of gender dysphoria to be legally recognised is unjustified. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: 42% LGBTQ+ youth experience suicidal thoughts A new survey found 42% of LGBTQ+ youth had experienced suicidal thoughts during the pandemic. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Worthing mum beaten in homophobic attack Lauren Garrison said she was beaten “black and blue” in Worthing in a homophobic attack. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Ex-LGBTQ+ advisor criticises equalities ministers Former advisor Jayne Ozanne said the current equalities ministers do not “truly understand” LGBTQ+ issues. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts New visual arts exhibitions to reflect on the legacies of colonialism A new visual arts programme will present 10 diverse artists across two exhibitions and three venues as part of this year’s Brighton Fringe from May 21 to July 25 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts New LGBTQ+ record label launches in Glasgow A new LGBTQ+ focused record label, Queer Ear Records, has launched in Glasgow, marking the first time such a record label has been created in Scotland By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary Demi Lovato came out as non-binary on social media, after coming out as pansexual earlier this year. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News 25th trans person killed in the US Serenity Hollis is the 25th known trans or gender diverse person to have been killed in the US this year. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: LGBTQ+ youth in mental health crisis New research found LGBTQ+ youth are twice as likely to harm themselves compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Tennessee introduces “degrading” trans bathroom law Tennessee has enforced a law that requires businesses to indicate whether they allow trans people to use their bathrooms. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News ‘Transitioning Out of Lockdown’ LGBTQ+ mental health event Tips, tools and reflections with Lorna Fulton, Suzi Ruffell and Lady Phyll tonight from 6pm By Graham Robson • 2 min read
