General News House of Lords member suspended over homophobia On December 3, it was announced that Lord Ken Maginnis, 82, is being suspended for at least 18 months by the Lords Conduct Committee, after harassing various LGBTQ+ MPs. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Jozsef Szajer General News Hungarian prime minister denounces MEP who was found at ‘gay sex party’ Hungary’s Anti-LGBTQ+ prime minister, Viktor Orban, has publicly denounced European parliament member and one of his strongest allies, Jozsef Szajer. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special 2020 US elections saw more LGBTQ+ voters than ever The National Exit Polls found the 2020 US elections saw more LGBTQ+ voters than ever before, with 7-8% of voters saying they identified as LGBTQ+ compared to 3-5% in previous years. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Mayor of Hertsmere accused of homophobia after 2014 comments resurface Rabbi and councillor Alan Plancey, who is the mayor of Herefordshire town, Hertsmere, has been accused of being anti-LGBTQ+. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Business News City’s Politicians mark World AIDS Day 2020 City’s Politicians mark World AIDS Day 2020 By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
General News Harvey Milk’s opposition to police brutality played role in his assassination Many commemorated American politician and LGBTQ+ activist, Harvey Milk, on Friday November 27, which marked 42 years his assassination by political opponent, Dan White. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News US Supreme Court may be challenging LGBTQ+ parental rights On Monday November 23, Indiana attorney general Curtis Hill asked the US Supreme Court to consider stripping same-sex couples of their equal parenting rights. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Pakistan’s first trans lawyer sees big success Nisha Rao, 28, is Pakistan’s first transgender lawyer after she went from begging on the streets to gaining her law license earlier this year and joining the Karachi Bar Association. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Harvey Milk commemorated 42 years after death Friday November 27 marks 42 years since the assassination of American politician and LGBTQ+ activist, Harvey Milk, in 1978. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Court rules non-binary people can be granted asylum The Upper Tribunal court, which handles immigration and asylum cases, explictly ruled that those at risk being persecuted for their non-binary or gender diverse identity can seek asylum in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trump judges oppose conversion therapy ban in Florida Two Trump appointed judges ruled that proposed laws, restricting the practice of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in Florida, are ‘unconstitutional’. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Yukon bans conversion therapy Yukon has become the first Canadian territory to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
