General News Conservative MP speaks out in support of trans rights Conservative MP, Crispin Blunt wrote a piece for Politics Home, discussing the need to address and tackle the growing inequalities trans people are facing in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News Free Attack Alarms For Trans People London-based charity Not A Phase, has been providing free personal atack alarms for trans people via the website. Gscene spoke to one of the charity’s founders, Dani St James, who said, “We bought about 250 alarms and currently have around 30 left, they went very quickly. “Safety is a major concern By Samantha Harman • 1 min read
Arts Trans Day of Remembrance – a message of solidarity from the Rainbow Chorus As the choir is unable to join in physical union for TDoR and stand in solidarity with the trans community, they have come together online to produce a stirring video dedicated to those trans lives lost. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Allsorts of Wellbeing – new podcast Allsorts of Wellbeing – new podcast from young LGBTU+ people at Allsorts Youth Project By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Comment Brighton & Hove Greens speak out against anti-trans violence ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance Brighton & Hove Greens speak out against anti-trans violence ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance By Contributor • 3 min read
Community News Government pulls funding for anti-bullying project The English government has axed an anti-bullying project designed at protecting LGBTQ+ school students, called The Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Challenge Fund. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans Day of Remembrance 2020 Friday November 20 is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR). By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Book Review: She’s my Dad by Sarah Savage Local author Sarah Savage has produced a brightly illustrated book for children aged 3 – 7 which engages in an effective and gentle way in an early years setting of family diversity. By Eric Page • 1 min read
General News Study finds trans Americans often denied gender-affirming hormones A new study, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, found many transgender Americans are turning to non-prescription hormone medication after being denied gender-affirming treatment, or not being able to afford healthcare. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has also shown support for Rowling Books Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shows support for ‘transphobic’ JK Rowling Popular ‘feminist’ author and public speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has shared a message of support for Harry Potter writer, JK Rowling, who has been branded as anti-trans by many. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study finds transphobic hate crimes increasing in the UK A new study by UK LGBTQ+ organisation and anti-violence charity, Galop, found four in five transgender people have been the victim of a hate crime within the last 12 months. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Support Little Gay Brother’s ‘Love is Not Cancelled’ campaign and raise funds for Opening Doors London Little Gay Brother to continue their Love is Not Cancelled campaign with the launch of limited edition prints and T-shirts, with a percentage of proceeds going to Opening Doors London. By Graham Robson • 2 min read