General News US Supreme Court justice attacks marriage equality On Thursday November 12, associate justice Samuel Alito of the US Supreme Court attacked LGBTQ+ marriage equality in a speech addressing the far-right Federalist Society group. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study finds transphobic hate crimes increasing in the UK A new study by UK LGBTQ+ organisation and anti-violence charity, Galop, found four in five transgender people have been the victim of a hate crime within the last 12 months. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special Over 220 LGBTQ+ candidates elected in the US The 2020 US elections have seen a record number of victorious LGBTQ+ candidates as over 220 have now been elected, with that number expected to rise as counting continues. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Manchester United partners with Stonewall to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion UK football team Manchester United has announced its partnership with LGBTQ+ organisation Stonewall to promote greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the sports team. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Hungary proposes ban on same-sex couples adopting The Hungarian government is moving to ban same-sex couples from adopting by proposing regulations where only legally married couples can adopt. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Norway bans transphobic and biphobic hate speech On Tuesday November 10, the Norwegian government updated the country’s penal code to outlaw hate speech against transgender and bisexual people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Business News ‘Brilliant Brighton’ businesses prepare to light up the city for Christmas! The organisation of 517 businesses announce their Christmas lights will be switched on on Monday, November 16. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News UK’s highest court to hear case on gender neutral passports The UK’s highest court is due to hear an appeal in March 2021 from non-gendered activist Christie Elan-Cane, who uses per/perself pronouns, on the possibility of allowing for gender-neutral UK passports. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Business News Council preparing to make payments to small businesses affected by latest lockdown Businesses, charities, social enterprises and community centres that pay business rates and were forced to close in Brighton & Hove due to the latest lockdown from November 5 to December 2 may be eligible for grants of up to £3,000 for that period. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Support Little Gay Brother’s ‘Love is Not Cancelled’ campaign and raise funds for Opening Doors London Little Gay Brother to continue their Love is Not Cancelled campaign with the launch of limited edition prints and T-shirts, with a percentage of proceeds going to Opening Doors London. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Book Review: David Hockney: A Life by Catherine Cusset Cussets’ book is a homage to an artist adored, with the fiction and fact blended together, like canvas and paint to give an overwhelming sensation of complete narrative, capturing an element of movement which unfolds into a wider understanding of this charming man and his charmed life. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts FILM REVIEW: 2Cool 2 Be 4Gotten Brian Butler watches a tragic story of unrequited teenage love with murderous undertones By Brian Butler • 2 min read
