General News Gender non-conforming youth more likely to use drugs or alcohol before sex A new study, conducted by Brianna S McMichael and published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, found gender non-conforming youth – including trans, genderqueer and non-binary communities – were more likely to have consumed alcohol or taken substances before sexual activities. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News New Zealand appoints first openly gay deputy prime minister Former finance minister Grant Robertson is now New Zealand’s first openly gay deputy prime minister after he was appointed by Jacinda Ardern. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Breaking the Spell to feature in Fringe Queer Film Festival This year’s London Fringe Film Festival is due to feature an online screening of queer historical piece, Breaking the Spell. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News 34th trans person killed in the US Angel Haynes, a 25-year-old black trans woman, is the 34th trans person to have been killed in the US this year after she was shot in a motel in Memphis, Tennessee. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans News magazine launched in India Trans News, a new online magazine for India’s transgender and gender non-conforming communities, was launched on Sunday November 1 at the Transgender Resource Centre in the city of Madurai. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News Poland: Three women on trial for posters of ‘Virgin Mary’ with LGBTQ+ rainbow halo Human rights organisations release statement urging Polish authorities to drop charges against three women on trial for posters of ‘Virgin Mary’ with LGBTQ+ rainbow halo. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community MindOut Peer Support Groups open to new members in November & December MindOut, the LGBTQ+ mental health service, offers friendly, supportive groups for our LGBTQ+ communities, where you can share your experiences, talk about how you manage and find out what helps others. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Delaware senate Sarah McBride General News US Elections: Queer Candidates Win Historic Victories “Lavender ceiling” shattered in record turnout for 2020 election By Paul Wright • 2 min read
Community New stats from Public Health England show 10% drop in HIV diagnoses Terrence Higgins Trust and National AIDS Trust respond to new HIV data showing 4,139 new HIV diagnoses in 2019, which represents a 10% drop in a year – 18% among gay and bisexual men, and 6% among heterosexuals. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Business News Greens call on government to support city’s vital businesses during lockdown Brighton & Hove Green Party calls on the government to support businesses forced to close over lockdown, including provision of further funding to councils to provide business grant support. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Isko Merano General News Capital of the Philippines passes anti-discrimination rulings Isko Moreno, mayor of Manila – the Filipino capital – signed an ordinance that will protect the city’s LGBTQ+ community from discrimination. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Save the arts: a performance piece by Cameron MacDonald Cameron MacDonald, a choreographer and performer represented by The Wright Agency, has created a performance video with other professional dancers in a bid to encourage the preservation of the UK arts industry. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
