New trans inclusive ruling for students in Minnesota
A court in Minnesota, US, ruled that schools must allow trans students to use gendered facilities that they feel best aligns with their gender identity.
Trans woman appointed as Belgium’s deputy prime minister
Petra De Sutter – a gynaecologist, Green politician, and LGBTQ+ activist – is the first trans woman to be serving as Belgium’s deputy prime minister.
Eric Trump faces backlash for statement on LGBTQ+ community
Donald Trump’s son Eric, 36, caused confusion and sparked backlash after implying he was part of the LGBTQ+ community in a TV appearance.
Canada to criminalise LGBTQ+ conversion therapy
Canada has reintroduced a previously unsuccessful bill to criminalise the practise of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after past efforts were interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Polish authorities deny persecuting LGBTQ+ people
Pawel Jablonski, Poland’s deputy foreign minister, has denied that the LGBTQ+ community are being persecuted in the country.
London’s LGBTQ+ venues provided with COVID-19 funding
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has provided several LGBTQ+ venues in the city with emergency funding to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic.
FEATURE: Never lost for the right words
Brian Butler talks to Jim McSweeney the driving force behind an iconic bookshop