General News 2 trans women killed in the US on same day Sophie Vasquez and Danny Henson are the latest trans victims of violence in the US after both were killed on May 4. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Over half of school-aged kids in city are worried about the environment A survey of 500 11 to 16-year-old schoolchildren in Brighton & Hove has shown that that 55% are very or fairly worried about the environment By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Open letter to US congress demands lawmakers pass the Equality Act Over 1,000 American mothers signed an open letter to congress to demand that lawmakers pass the Equality Act. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Queen confirms conversion therapy ban The Queen confirmed that LGBTQ+ conversion therapy will be banned in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Queer In Brighton announces Queer History Quiz Queer In Brighton announces a Queer History Quiz with Boogaloo Stu in the Royal Spa in Queen’s Park on Sunday, May 23 from 3pm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Anti-trans US states facing economic impact US states which pass bills targeting trans people are facing economic hardship as a result. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Launch of Isle of Wight’s first LGBTQ+ history & heritage exhibition StoneCrabs Theatre Company is to launch Out On An Island, the first LGBTQ+ history and heritage exhibition for the Isle of Wight, at Clayden Gallery on Saturday, June 19 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Healthwatch to host End of Life webinar Healthwatch in Sussex is inviting local people to discuss the sensitive and tough issues around end of life care at a webinar on Wednesday, May 12 at 12pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend launches Mr Brighton Bear 2021 The friendly Brighton Bear Weekend gang has announced that Mr Brighton Bear, one of the highlights of each year’s event, is now accepting entries for 2021 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Uganda further criminalises same-sex relations Uganda recently passed the so-called Sexual Offences Bill which implements harsher punishments for LGBTQ+ citizens. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Biden restores LGBTQ+ health protections Biden has reversed a Trump-era policy which allowed for healthcare professionals to discriminate against LGBTQ+ citizens. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Queen’s Speech: Conversion therapy ban delay condemned LGBTQ+ and human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, condemns the “further delay, lack of clarity and absence of a timetable for the ban” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
