Election Special Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from its constitution Nevada has become the first US state to remove a same-sex marriage ban from its state constitution after over two-thirds voted to amend a clause which defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Italy moves to criminalise violence against LGBTQ+ people LGBTQ+ activists in Italy are celebrating after the lower house of parliament voted to pass a bill which would make violence against LGBTQ+ people and disabled people a hate crime. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Update: Barrett and Supreme Court lean towards Catholic agency in LGBTQ+ foster parents case The US Supreme Court, including newly appointed justice Amy Coney Barrett who is known for her anti-LGBTQ+ comments and actions, has shown sympathy for Catholic Social Services (CSS) in a dispute between the agency and local Philadelphia authorities. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ groups file complaint against Trump’s limited diversity training Six LGBTQ+ advocacy groups in the US have filed a legal complaint against Donald Trump’s order to prevent certain types of diversity training programmes in the workplace on the basis it is unconstitutional. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News New Zealand appoints first openly gay deputy prime minister Former finance minister Grant Robertson is now New Zealand’s first openly gay deputy prime minister after he was appointed by Jacinda Ardern. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Delaware senate Sarah McBride General News US Elections: Queer Candidates Win Historic Victories “Lavender ceiling” shattered in record turnout for 2020 election By Paul Wright • 2 min read
Business News Greens call on government to support city’s vital businesses during lockdown Brighton & Hove Green Party calls on the government to support businesses forced to close over lockdown, including provision of further funding to councils to provide business grant support. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Isko Merano General News Capital of the Philippines passes anti-discrimination rulings Isko Moreno, mayor of Manila – the Filipino capital – signed an ordinance that will protect the city’s LGBTQ+ community from discrimination. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Covid Business News Preparing for lockdown. A message from Phélim Mac Cafferty, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council “We have been preparing in recent weeks in anticipation of stricter Covid-19 restrictions being imposed by government…” By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community Manchester Pride holds first Human Rights Forum with prominent UK activists Many of the UK’s most prominent activists have come together to form the Human Rights Forum to discuss cancel culture, transphobia, the importance of joint activism, feminism and white supremacy in pride in a new video released online by LGBTQ+ charity Manchester Pride. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Election Special Kamala Harris shares letter of support for LGBTQ+ Americans Democrat vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris has shared an open letter in solidarity with LGBTQ+ US citizens. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Amy Coney Barrett General News Amy Coney Barrett to judge first LGBTQ+ case Recently appointed US Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett – known for her controversial opinions on the LGBTQ+ community – is due to judge her first LGBTQ+ related case in her new position. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
