General News Trans Day of Remembrance 2020 Friday November 20 is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR). By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: Polish LGBTQ+ activist says rainbow light show isn’t sufficient Polish LGBTQ+ activist, Bartosz Staszewski, says the recent light show – which saw multiple Polish cities illuminate buildings with rainbow lights – isn’t sufficient to support the oppressed LGBTQ+ community in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Book Review: She’s my Dad by Sarah Savage Local author Sarah Savage has produced a brightly illustrated book for children aged 3 – 7 which engages in an effective and gentle way in an early years setting of family diversity. By Eric Page • 1 min read
General News US hate crimes at highest level in over a decade According to an FBI report, released on Monday November 16, hate crimes at the highest level in over a decade in the US. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study finds trans Americans often denied gender-affirming hormones A new study, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, found many transgender Americans are turning to non-prescription hormone medication after being denied gender-affirming treatment, or not being able to afford healthcare. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: Human Rights Watch condemn anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Hungary Non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Watch, has condemned the proposal of a new bill in Hungary which would prevent same-sex couples from adopting. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has also shown support for Rowling Books Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shows support for ‘transphobic’ JK Rowling Popular ‘feminist’ author and public speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has shared a message of support for Harry Potter writer, JK Rowling, who has been branded as anti-trans by many. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Polish cities lit up rainbow in solidarity with LGBTQ+ citizens Multiple Polish cities, including the capital of Warsaw, illuminated major buildings with rainbow lights as a symbol of support for the country’s oppressed LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Brighton’s Oldest Raver Disco Pete Turns 85 Sam Harman celebrates Brighton Icon & Oldest Raver- Disco Pete as he Turns 85 By Samantha Harman • 2 min read
Community Have Your Say: Healthwatch launch health & care in lockdown 2 survey “”The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works, what doesn’t, and what people want from care in the future.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Comment Sam Thomas launches ‘See the Bigger Picture’ petition to coincide with Alcohol Awareness Week The petition calls on government to improve the way those with both mental health and substance use issues are assessed for treatment. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
General News Study finds Japan’s workplaces lacking LGBTQ+ specific training and policies A new study by online financial services provider, Au Jibun Bank, found many Japanese workplaces are lacking LGBTQ+ inclusivity with only 36% conducting LGBTQ+ awareness training. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
