LGBTQ+ News Gay Spanish matador urged to quit killing bulls After Mario Alcalde came out as Spain’s first openly LGBTQ+ matador, animal rights ally and LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has sent a letter to Alcalde imploring the bullfighter to see the parallels between the oppression of LGBTQ+ people and that of animals – and take a stand against the “ By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Naked transgender models appear in anti-fur campaign For the first time, two transgender models feature in a PETA campaign: Holland’s Next Top Model winner Loiza Lamers and Men’s Health Germany cover star Benjamin Melzer appear together in the fearless new ad proclaiming, “Transform Your Wardrobe: Don’t Wear Fur!” By Besi • 2 min read
Bengy prepares for his close up International News Reprieved gay bull celebrates Christmas in new home Benjy will celebrate Christmas in Norwich sanctuary after being granted reprieve from slaughter. Benjy, an Irish bull previously slated for slaughter because of his sexual orientation, arrived at Hillside Animal Sanctuary today, where he will breathe fresh air, graze freely and never again face the By Besi • 2 min read
International News Simpons co-creator saves Bengi the ‘gay bull’ from slaughter Sam Simon, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Animal Rights Action Network (ARAN) partner together to send Benjy to sanctuary. The Irish bull facing slaughter for being gay has had his freedom bought by a Hollywood producer. By Besi • 2 min read
