News Gay grandpa fined $16k for protesting trans youth suicides would 'do it again' James Lantz, a 64-year-old filmmaker from Vermont known for his outspoken LGBTQ+ advocacy, has been fined $16,000 after pleading guilty to criminal mischief for gluing his hand to a railing inside the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Lantz, who has terminal cancer and has dubbed himself the “Angry Gay Grandpa,” staged By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America “Hands off 988!”: Protesters rally outside Trump Tower to defend LGBTQ+ crisis lifeline Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Trump Tower on Saturday afternoon in a passionate protest against the planned dismantling of a vital mental health resource for LGBTQ+ youth. The rally, titled “Hands Off 988!”, was organised in response to the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the specialised LGBTQ+ option on By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Phone that provided vital support to thousands of LGBTQ+ people goes on display in Bristol A telephone that once provided vital support to thousands of LGBTQ+ people has been described as a piece of history as it goes on display in Bristol before travelling to Brighton and Liverpool. The Bristol Lesbian and Gay Switchboard was founded by the late Dale Wakefield at her family home By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Former Fighting With Pride leaders receive honorary degree from Northumbria University In a graduation ceremony at Northumbria University in Newcastle yesterday, Craig Jones MBE and Caroline Paige MBE were awarded Doctor of Science, honoris causa 'in recognition of their extraordinary courage, their transformative leadership, and their enduring commitment to justice, inclusion and the welfare of the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces Community. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Equality & Human Rights Commission accused of bias over links to gender-critical lobby groups The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is under scrutiny after over 100 pages of internal emails revealed extensive contact with gender-critical lobbying groups, raising concerns about its impartiality. The emails, obtained by the Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective (TACC) via a freedom of information request, show that senior EHRC By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Tonic Housing becomes UK's first LGBTQ+ registered Housing Association Tonic Housing has officially become a Registered Provider of Social Housing, making it the UK’s first LGBTQ+ specific housing association. This milestone represents a major step forward in Tonic’s mission to create "inclusive, affirming retirement communities where older LGBTQ+ people can live with the security, dignity and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Hull Trains supports Doncaster Pride organiser as she marks her final year Hull Trains, which is once again supporting this year's Doncaster Pride, is paying tribute to the work of the event's Chair, Jenny Dewsnap, as she prepares to welcome thousands of people from across Yorkshire to her final ever Pride event, after more than 19 years supporting By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Pride Flag flies for five days outside Northamptonshire council building in spite of Reform UK's anti-flag policy For nearly five days, a Rainbow Pride flag flew proudly outside the Cornerstone building in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, near the town’s war memorial. However, the flag - raised overnight on Saturday, 5 July - has now been taken down by North Northamptonshire Council (NNC), citing a breach of its By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans man denied Gender Recognition Certificate over attempt to conceive A trans man has been denied legal recognition of his gender by the Gender Recognition Panel (GRP) after it ruled that his attempt to conceive a child meant he was not “living as a man”. The decision has sparked outrage among human rights advocates and legal experts, who argue it By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Government moves to expedite support for LGBTQ+ veterans LGBTQ+ veterans who were dismissed, discharged or mistreated due to their sexuality while serving in the Armed Forces between 1967 and 2000 will now receive financial support more swiftly, the UK Government has announced. The Ministry of Defence has announced an expansion of the team handling applications, with five additional By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Reform UK councillor Mandy Clare to appear in court following arrest at Pride event Mandy Clare, a Reform UK councillor representing Winsford Dene on Cheshire West and Chester Council, is scheduled to appear at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 8 August. This follows her arrest on 28 June at the Winsford Pride event, where she was detained on suspicion of assault and criminal damage. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove gears up to celebrate two weeks of Pride With just a couple of weeks to go, Brighton & Hove is preparing to welcome back its iconic Pride celebrations, promising a fortnight of vibrant events, community spirit, and powerful messages of unity and inclusion. This year marks a landmark collaboration between Trans Pride and Brighton Pride, uniting under the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
