General News Greece appoints first gay minister Out gay Greek politician, Nicholas Yatromanolakis, has made history after being appointed as the deputy minister of culture on Monday January 4. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Addison Perry-Franks dead at 39 Addison Perry-Franks, a trailblazing trans politician based in Texas, US, has been pronounced dead at 39 after becoming ill, with the cause of death still not confirmed. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Dave Ward General News Labour politician backs LGB Alliance Dave Ward, a Labour councillor for Colliers Wood, London, publicly shared his support for the controversial anti-trans group, the LGB Alliance. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News US law protects LGBTQ+ domestic violence victims North Carolina, US, has amended its legislation on the treatment of domestic violence victims to include LGBTQ+ people under state protections. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Trans women win Indian election Two trans women were elected to their local governments in India on December 30, as the LGBTQ+ community is becoming increasingly visible in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Krakow funds LGBTQ+ shelter Officials in Krakow, Poland, have funded a shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ people despite government hostility towards the queer community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Western Isles rejects LGBTQ+ inclusive education The Western Isles council voted overwhelmingly in favour of rejecting LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education in place of Roman Catholic teachings on relationships, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP). By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: That Was 2020 That Was Brian Butler gives his top 20 of 2020 – on stage, film and streaming By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Business News Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum to close Open letter from Billie Lewis, Volunteer Chair of Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum (CSF) regarding its closure By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Community Trump ban on diversity training unsuccessful LGBTQ+ activists are celebrating after a Trump order, which would prohibit certain forms of diversity training, was blocked. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
International News Brooklyn Democrat party removes gender requirements The US Brooklyn Democratic Party voted unanimously to remove gender requirements from its county committee seats after it was sued by six trans and non-binary candidates. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Covid Community New grant scheme to help vulnerable people this winter Small grants up to a maximum of £5,000 are available for community and voluntary organisations in the city who can deliver extra support quickly to help vulnerable people and families this winter. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
