Stonewall at Pride in London in 2015 General News LGBTQ+ organisations apply to join puberty blockers appeal Stonewall, Gendered Intelligence, the Endocrine Society and young people’s sexual health charity, Brook, have applied to join the NHS appeal against the recent court decision to prevent trans people under 16 from accessing puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Biden lifts Trump military ban US president, Joe Biden, has signed an executive order lifting the regulations created under the Trump administration which barred trans people from joining the country’s military. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Eloise Stonborough General News Butch lesbian speaks out against harassment in single-sex spaces 32-year-old Eloise Stonborough, a cisgender, butch presenting lesbian, has spoken out against harassment in single-sex spaces. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Anti-trans court case against the Crown Prosecution Service unsuccessful A legal challenge, against the Crown Prosecution Service for “adopting a pro-trans ideology”, has been unsuccessful. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Reading FC supports local LGBTQ+ group Reading Football Club has donated 16 limited full team shirts to Support U, a local LGBTQ+ organisation, which will be auctioned to raise donations for the charity. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
International News Republican senator launches attack on trans youth US Republican senator, Mike Lee of Utah, has launched an attack on trans youth playing sports alongside other children. 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
General News Liz Truss announces equality policy overhaul On Thursday December 17, Liz Truss, the women and equalities minister, announced the government is adopting a “new approach to equality” in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Stonewall FC launch new kit to coincide with Rainbow Laces Day Stonewall FC, the LGBTQ+ football club, announces the launch of their new club kits, created in collaboration with lead club sponsor adidas By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Stonewall to host Rainbow Laces webinar on Wednesday LGBTQ+ organisation, Stonewall UK, is hosting a webinar on Wednesday December 9 (more information of which can be found on Facebook) in honour of Rainbow Laces Day 2020. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special British court ruling may prevent under 16s from accessing puberty blockers After a judicial review has been brought against The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, it is possible young trans people may be prevented from accessing puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Brighton’s Dr Sophie Cook wins British LGBT+ Award On Friday November 27, Dr Sophie Cook – the 13th most influential figure in Brighton, according to the 2019 Power 100 list – was announced as the winner of the 2020 Outstanding Contribution to LGBT+ Life award from the British LGBT Awards. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
