North America Queer anthems, boy bands, and powerhouse divas: JD Vance's alleged Spotify playlists leak! Newly leaked Spotify playlists, allegedly belonging to United States Vice President JD Vance, has ignited a wave of online chatter after revealing a surprising fondness for queer anthems, boy bands, and powerhouse divas. The leak, published by an anonymously run website dubbed Panama Playlists, claims to have uncovered the real By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Vanessa Frake, Reform UK’s newly appointed justice adviser, states that trans women should NOT be automatically barred from female prisons Vanessa Frake, Reform UK’s newly appointed justice adviser and former prison governor, has said that trans women should NOT be automatically barred from female prisons. Frake, who oversaw high-profile inmates such as Rose West and Myra Hindley during her career, argued that decisions on housing trans prisoners should be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Green Party leadership hopefuls accused of echoing anti-trans rhetoric Green Party leadership candidates Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns are facing mounting criticism from LGBTQ+ activists and party members after making comments that many see as legitimising anti-trans rhetoric under the guise of “balance” and “evidence-based policy.” In their joint response to the LGBTQ+ Greens’ leadership pledges, Ramsay and Chowns By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Trans congresswoman Sarah McBride condemns Trump’s anti-trans military ban in powerful speech US Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly trans member of Congress, has delivered a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump’s ban on trans military personnel, calling the policy “immoral,” “unfair,” and “un-American.” Speaking passionately on the House floor, McBride denounced the Trump administration’s decision to expel trans service By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Mhairi Black quits SNP for “capitulating on LGBTQ+ rights, trans rights in particular” Mhairi Black, the former deputy leader of the SNP at Westminster and one of the party’s most recognisable voices, has announced her resignation from the party, citing deep disillusionment with its direction - particularly on LGBTQ+ rights. Black, 30, who first made headlines in 2015 when she became the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Barack Obama champions gay friendships as pathway to empathy and kindness Former US President Barack Obama has been praised after advocating for the importance of gay friendships in fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among men. Speaking on the latest episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, a podcast hosted by his wife and brother-in-law, Obama reflected on the emotional By Graham Robson • 2 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
Politics Electra Rome Dochtsi becomes first trans woman to lead a legally recognised political party in Greece Electra Rome Dochtsi has become the first trans woman to lead a legally recognised political party in Greece. She now serves as co-president of Volt Greece, the national branch of the pan-European political movement Volt Europa, which has publicly condemned transphobia, homophobia, and biphobia. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares that legalising same-sex marriage was "wrong" Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has reignited debate over LGBTQ+ rights in the UK after declaring that legalising same-sex marriage was "wrong" during a live phone-in on LBC. Speaking alongside presenter Nick Ferrari, Farage was asked about his stance on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013. He By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Reform UK scraps flying of Pride flag at Leicestershire County Council Reform UK has confirmed it will proceed with scrapping the previous administration’s flag-flying schedule at Leicestershire County Council. The original policy included flags for events such as Pride Month and Windrush Day, but was halted during the party’s first cabinet meeting on 12 June. Following concerns raised by By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Keir Starmer orders hospitals, universities, and other public institutions to comply with anti-trans Supreme Court ruling Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has directed hospitals, universities, and other public institutions to comply with the Supreme Court's anti-trans ruling that defines legal sex based on biological sex, not gender identity - even for individuals with a Gender Recognition Certificate. The April 2025 ruling clarified that under By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Labour MP urges stronger sentences for those committing hate-motivated violence Labour MP Jacob Collier has called for tougher penalties for violent crimes motivated by hatred of a person’s sexuality, gender identity or disability, describing the move as a “vital step forward” in protecting marginalised communities. Speaking during a debate on the Government’s Crime and Policing Bill, Collier urged By Graham Robson • 2 min read
