Shaji posted videos online explaining her experience General News Indian woman attempts suicide after transphobic harassment Sajana Shaji, a trans woman living in Kochi, Kerala, attempted suicide after claiming to have been harassed and verbally assaulted while working as a food salesperson. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Brighton & Hove councillor calls for more people to consider becoming foster carers Cllr Elaine Hills, chair of Brighton & Hove City Council’s (BHCC) Corporate Parenting Board, is calling for more people in the city to become foster carers. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Piers Morgan argues trans women should not play rugby TV presenter Piers Morgan, known for his controversial views, has publicly agreed with World Rugby’s decision to prevent trans women from playing in professional leagues, arguing it was a safety risk to other players. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special Biden vows to protect trans youth US presidential candidate Joe Biden has vowed to protect young trans and gender non-conforming people in America after mother of a transgender girl, Mieke Haeck, asked how he would protect her daughter. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Indian government urged to ban conversion therapy On Monday 12 October, an LGBTQ+ rights group in the Indian province of Kerala – named Queerala – sent a petition to the area’s high court urging local authorities to ban conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Buyer And Cellar @ Above The Stag Theatre Brian Butler laughs out loud at this journey into the mind of Barbra Streisand By Brian Butler • 3 min read
General News Australia to outlaw ‘gay panic’ defence South Australia, the only province where ‘gay panic’ defence is still legitimate, is moving to outlaw the excuse used to defend violence against the LGBTQ+ community after a bill was proposed to the area’s local parliament on Thursday 15 October. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Rainbow Chorus marks National Hate Crime Awareness Week Rainbow Chorus, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ choir, mark Hate Crime Awareness Week with a recording of Keane’s ‘Somewhere Only We Know’. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Sketch Dance Company To Have And To Hold Brian Butler is fascinated by a Brighton Fringe site-specific dance piece By Brian Butler • 2 min read
General News New law allows Texas social workers to refuse LGBTQ+ or disabled clients The Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously to eradicate protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts FEATURE: SPOTLIGHT ON: Denholm Spurr – whose art mirrors his life. In the first of a new series looking at young LGBTQ+ actors Brian Butler meets Denholm Spurr By Brian Butler • 3 min read
General News 33rd trans person killed in the US Sara Blackwood is the 33rd trans person to have been killed in the US this year after she was shot in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday 11 October. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
