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.
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.
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.
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+.
City’s Politicians mark World AIDS Day 2020
City’s Politicians mark World AIDS Day 2020
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.
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.