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Stock image of a HIV awareness ribbon

Health
Sep 25

Amsterdam HIV cases drop to almost zero after PrEP scheme

Cathedral of Hope

Religion
Sep 25

Texas church blesses drag queens during Sunday worship

Music
Sep 25

Punk band Lambrini Girls hit back at ‘TERF Twitter’ for attacking pro-trans Kerrang! interview

Rishi Sunak pictured leaving No 10 Downing Street on the left wearing a white shirt, a blue tie and a navy suit. On the right Labour's Anneliese Dodds is pictured wearing a blue jacket and speaking to reporters.

Politics
Sep 25

MPs condemn government over conversion therapy ‘betrayal’ as ban is reportedly scrapped

Olympian Sharron Davies

Politics
Sep 25

Olympian Sharron Davies leads campaign to show up at MPs’ homes and ask ‘what is a woman?’

The Drag Race UK season five promotional photos of Michael Marouli, DeDeLicious and Vicki Vivacious

TV
Sep 25

Drag Race UK season 5 queens defiant in face of anti-drag backlash: ‘We’re not going anywhere’

People hold up signs reading 'Ban LGBT+ conversion therapy NOW!' and 'conversion therapy is LGBT+ abuse' as they call on the Tory government to take action

Politics
Sep 25

Rishi Sunak expected to scrap Tory plans for conversion therapy ban

Singer Louise Redknapp wearing black dress and gold earrings

Music
Sep 25

Louise Redknapp shares new inclusive support for LGBTQ+ community after Eternal controversy

Politics
Sep 25

Lib Dems in conference ‘censorship’ row with anti-trans women’s group

Culture
Sep 25

Writers Guild of America reaches deal after 146 days

US
Sep 25

Students protest Virginia schools anti-trans policies: ‘We will be bullied and dead-named’

Drag Storytime event cancelled in Utah after a bomb threat.

US
Sep 25

Police investigate after bomb threat shuts down drag storytime at Utah bookstore

Simpler gender recognition and same-sex partnership rights promised by Leader of the Opposition in Poland

Europe
Sep 24

Poland: Donald Tusk promises new laws for ‘victimised’ LGBTQ+ community

Celebrity
Sep 24

Billy Porter puts Ron DeSantis on blast with powerful message of defiance: ‘We will always say gay’

Africa
Sep 23

Seven arrested after kidnap of student lured on Grindr

Police arrest at least 67 suspects over same-sex wedding ceremony.

Africa
Sep 20

69 people arrested for attending ‘gay wedding’ in Nigeria freed on bail

A person holds up a sign reading 'No homophobia, transphobia, hate speech' during a protest against Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Africa
Sep 10

EU’s continued funding of Uganda sparks backlash from LGBTQ+ campaigners

Police arrest at least 67 suspects over same-sex wedding ceremony.

Africa
Sep 05

More than 60 people remanded in jail for attending alleged gay wedding in Nigeria

Police arrest at least 67 suspects over same-sex wedding ceremony.

News
Aug 30

Nigerian police arrest at least 67 people at suspected same-sex wedding

President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni

News
Aug 29

Uganda man faces death penalty over ‘aggravated homosexuality’ charge under anti-gay law

Strictly star Johannes Radebe has opened up about experiencing homophobic bullying in his youth.

TV
Aug 26

Strictly’s Johannes Radebe opens up about trauma of homophobic bullying: ‘Being punished for who I was ate away at me’

Protestors stand next to a uniformed officer, holding red signs that read "drop the anti-gay bill."

Africa
Aug 22

Four arrested at massage parlour in Uganda under new anti-homosexuality law

Ethiopian flag

Africa
Aug 12

Ethiopian authorities raid hotels over ‘gay sex tip-offs’ in anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown

Uganda LGBTQ

Africa
Aug 09

World Bank cuts off finance to Uganda over ‘deeply repressive’ anti-LGBTQ+ law

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Americas

Canada Protests on LGBTQ+ policies in schools.

News
Sep 20

Anti-trans rallies met with huge counter-protests across Canada

Spain's World Cup-winning midfielder Jenni Hermoso wears a red and yellow football uniform as she plays during a match

Sport
Sep 10

World champion Jenni Hermoso welcomed back to training after Rubiales scandal

Lil Nas X wears long black hair and a black jacket at the premiere of his documentary, which was delayed because of a bomb threat

Celebrity
Sep 10

Lil Nas X premiere delayed by homophobic bomb threat

Elon Musk is seen wearing a white shirt and dark suit jacket. The X owner has hit out after several groups and LGBTQ+ activists have warned of rising levels of hate speech on the platform

US
Sep 09

Elon Musk’s X sues California over law meant to tackle hate speech on social media

Mexico legalises abortion nationwide.

News
Sep 06

Mexico Supreme Court officially decriminalises abortion

Plane crashes at gender reveal party in Mexico.

News
Sep 03

Gender reveal party goes horribly wrong after stunt plane crashes, killing pilot

Sport
Aug 31

Trans chess master found ‘home’ in the game and ‘a place for interacting despite our differences’

Canada's travel advisory has been updated to warn LGBTQ+ travellers about the US.

News
Aug 29

Canada issues advisory to warn LGBTQ+ people travelling to the US

Republican presidential candidate hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy wears a white shit, red tie and blue jacket as he speaks to reporters. The White House hopeful has used his platform to speak out against the LGBTQ+ and trans community in his campaign

Politics
Aug 28

Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy uses racist Jacksonville shooting to talk about trans people

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Participants of Hong Kong's annual pride parade march with a giant rainbow flag

Asia
Sep 17

Hong Kong: Lesbian couple’s IVF legal victory a ‘giant step forward for rainbow families’

World
Sep 13

Homophobia in Lebanon: Queer community ‘hopeless’ as ‘moral panic’ targets LGBTQ+ people

Couple Kim Kyu-jin and Kim Sae-yeon became proud parents to their daughter Rani in historic first for South Korea's LGBTQ+ community.

Asia
Sep 07

South Korea: Lesbian couple welcomes child in historic first

Two LGBTQ+ activists hold up a rainbow Pride flag during a protest in Hong Kong on queer rights, including recognition of same-sex partnerships and marriage equality

Asia
Sep 05

Hong Kong government ordered to recognise same-sex partnerships

Top Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has opened up about pretending to be in love with a girl in high school after being called gay.

Film
Sep 02

Top Indian filmmaker reveals struggles with sexuality growing up: ‘I pretended to be in love with a girl’

LGBTQ+ activists in India waving LGBTQ+ flags.

Asia
Aug 29

Trans women arrested and ‘forced to confess’ in India

A group of Indian marchers at a Pride Parade, one draped in a transgender flag, the other in a pride flag.

Trans
Aug 26

Trans student wins legal case against Indian university after being denied admission

Homophobic protestors in Iraq burn pictures of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag.

Law
Aug 23

Same-sex couples could be executed under Iraq’s ‘appalling’ anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Matt Healy at Lollapalooza Festival

Asia
Aug 12

Malaysia festival demands $2.7 million in damages over Matty Healy gay kiss

Swatch

Asia
Aug 11

Wearing a rainbow Swatch could land you with three years in jail in Malaysia

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The executive chairman of Iceland Foods told the Daily Mail that staff had been infected with HIV by shoplifters.

News
Sep 20

National AIDS Trust calls out ‘inaccurate’ reports of HIV needle attacks by shoplifters

An LGBTQ+ flag draped over protestors.

Business
Sep 15

Cork’s ‘favourite’ LGBTQ+ bar removes Pride flags and cancels drag performances

A sign at a Chick-fil-A store reading "do not enter"

UK
Sep 14

Chick-fil-A plans UK return after LGBTQ+ backlash ended first attempt

In the foreground, there is a red mail box. In the background there are a series of checkboxes and a storefront of the UK retailer the Post Office.

Business
Sep 13

Post Office drops gendered titles from enquiry forms following campaign by LGBTQ group

This is an image of 3 people. The center image is of a masculine presenting person. They have short hair and are smiling. To the right is an image of a gender-queer individual. On the left side there is a trans woman with black hair.

Careers
Sep 12

‘Essential’ new guidelines for trans and non-binary inclusion at work issued by HR association

Business
Sep 11

Grindr loses nearly half of staff after back-to-office ultimatum

Elon Musk is seen wearing a white shirt and dark suit jacket. The X owner has hit out after several groups and LGBTQ+ activists have warned of rising levels of hate speech on the platform

US
Sep 09

Elon Musk’s X sues California over law meant to tackle hate speech on social media

An LGBTQ+ flag waving above a market in Ohio.

US
Sep 08

Gay club owner faces backlash over nearly $10,000 in Republican Party donations

A picture of Elon Musk infront of a black screen.

Business
Sep 07

Anti-Defamation League condemns Elon Musk for ‘engaging with highly toxic, antisemitic campaign’

Police are currently investigating a string of serious crimes against Los Angeles restaurant Sorry not Sorry and its staff

Crime
Sep 04

LGBTQ-friendly restaurant defiant after Nazi graffiti and arson attacks: ‘We’re not going anywhere’

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Crime

News
Sep 19

YouTube pulls ads from Russell Brand’s channel after sexual assault allegations

UK
Sep 18

Russell Brand promised to bring ‘naked’ female assistant to meet Jimmy Savile on BBC show

A man has received a suspended sentence following a homophobic attack at a Newcastle Metro station that left a couple “covered in blood”.

News
Sep 15

Homophobic Metro attacker who left couple ‘covered in blood’ receives suspended sentence

Manchester's Clonezone attacked for a fifth time this year.

UK
Sep 13

Gay adult shop in Manchester attacked for a fifth time this year: ‘This cannot continue’

Mohammed Altaher

News
Sep 11

‘Self-obsessed’ Grindr rapist jailed for 10 years for assaults on two gay men

Composite image of Albert Weathers and trans woman Keanna Mattel, named in some reports as Kelly Stough

Crime
Sep 11

Former Pastor jailed for eight years for murder of Black trans woman Kelly Stough

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US
Sep 25

Students protest Virginia schools anti-trans policies: ‘We will be bullied and dead-named’

AI schools LGBTQ+ students

Science and Tech
Sep 24

AI in schools puts LGBTQ+ students at risk, new study reveals

The EHRC has updated its guidance to remove a section on misgendering and deadnaming trans pupils.

Education
Sep 23

Updated EHRC guidance suggests misgendering trans pupils not discriminatory

Education
Sep 20

Texas middle school teacher under investigation for reading Anne Frank novel in class

Liz Truss pictured walking outdoors wearing a blue jacket.

Trans
Sep 16

Liz Truss doesn’t want trans people to transition until they turn 18 – but she’s got it all wrong

Rainbow and trans Pride flags

US
Sep 15

Two California school districts ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags

Education
Sep 13

Liz Truss shows true colours on LGBTQ+ issues as she rails against support for trans kids in schools

Drag star Bimini in drag and robes as she's awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Goldsmiths University.

Drag
Sep 08

Drag Race UK’s Bimini demands justice for Brianna Ghey as they receive Honorary Fellowship

Back to school.

News
Sep 07

California judge halts school district policy to out trans students to parents

US Pride Flag

Education
Sep 01

Florida and Texas universities excluded from list of LGBTQ+ friendly schools

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Europe

Stock image of a HIV awareness ribbon

Health
Sep 25

Amsterdam HIV cases drop to almost zero after PrEP scheme

Simpler gender recognition and same-sex partnership rights promised by Leader of the Opposition in Poland

Europe
Sep 24

Poland: Donald Tusk promises new laws for ‘victimised’ LGBTQ+ community

President Erdogan

Politics
Sep 22

Turkey’s president Erdoğan doesn’t know what Pride colours are, makes UN complaint anyway

Hungarian President Katalin Novak

Europe
Sep 20

Hungarian president Katalin Novak uses UN General Assembly to go on ‘anti-family’ tirade

Posie Parker posing for a picture.

Trans
Sep 16

Hundreds protest Posie Parker event in Dublin: ‘Trans people aren’t going anywhere’

An LGBTQ+ flag draped over protestors.

Business
Sep 15

Cork’s ‘favourite’ LGBTQ+ bar removes Pride flags and cancels drag performances

Family of two dads and one child, to illustrate a story about foster care

Europe
Sep 15

Jersey to improve legal rights for same-sex parents: ‘Recognising families as equal’

Europe
Sep 12

Andorra’s prime minister, Xavier Espot Zamora, comes out as gay: ‘I never hid it’

Hundreds of LBGTQ+ activists gathered in the Serbian capital to celebrate Pride on Saturday, 9 September.

Pride
Sep 11

Belgrade queer community defiant at Serbia Pride, despite anti-LGBTQ+ leadership and religious groups

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Stock image of a HIV awareness ribbon

Health
Sep 25

Amsterdam HIV cases drop to almost zero after PrEP scheme

The executive chairman of Iceland Foods told the Daily Mail that staff had been infected with HIV by shoplifters.

Health
Sep 22

Daily Mail retracts Iceland boss claims of HIV needle attacks in stores

The executive chairman of Iceland Foods told the Daily Mail that staff had been infected with HIV by shoplifters.

News
Sep 20

National AIDS Trust calls out ‘inaccurate’ reports of HIV needle attacks by shoplifters

Alice Litman and her mum smiling, with snow visible on the ground behind them

UK
Sep 19

GPs should do more to help trans people on waiting lists, Alice Litman inquest hears

Ali Dawson, picture don the left in a pink t-shirt, outdoors. he is wearing sunglasses and has dark short hair. On the right is a picture of Ali Dawson with Sonia, a former colleague and mentor who he donated a kidney to.

Lifestyle
Sep 18

‘I donated a kidney to one of my NHS colleagues – and never looked back’

A protestor holds up a card reading "protect trans youth"

US
Sep 15

Missouri Trans Clinic forced to cease services following trans healthcare ban

Transgender fertility clinic.

Health
Sep 14

Transgender-focused fertility clinic to open in 2024

I Kissed a Boy star Dan Harry is taking part in a HIV vaccine trial.

Health
Sep 13

I Kissed a Boy star Dan Harry on taking part in HIV vaccine trial: ‘Gratitude for previous generation’

Gay and bisexual men over 70 have 'vibrant' sex lives, new survey reveals

Health
Sep 10

Gay and bisexual men enjoy active sex lives in their 70s, new study reveals

Women holding pride flags against bisexual pride flag colours.

Bisexual
Sep 09

‘Biphobia stress affects my physical health’: Are bisexuals destined to be chronically ill?

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California governor Gavin Newsom

US
Sep 24

California governor signs raft of protections for LGBTQ+ youth

California governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a gender affirming custody bill

US
Sep 23

California governor vetoes bill on gender-affirmation in child custody cases

Law
Sep 21

What happened in Scotland’s gender recognition reform law court battle with UK government

Law
Sep 19

Gender reform law: Scottish and UK governments battle in court over Section 35 block

Family of two dads and one child, to illustrate a story about foster care

Europe
Sep 15

Jersey to improve legal rights for same-sex parents: ‘Recognising families as equal’

Elon Musk is seen wearing a white shirt and dark suit jacket. The X owner has hit out after several groups and LGBTQ+ activists have warned of rising levels of hate speech on the platform

US
Sep 09

Elon Musk’s X sues California over law meant to tackle hate speech on social media

Texas drag queen Brigitte Bandit, who brought a legal case against the state's drag ban legislation, wears a pink wig and pink outfit as she reads from a book

Activism
Sep 09

Texas drag ban: ‘I never dreamed I’d be in court fighting for the right to wear make-up and a wig’

Revellers take part in a Pride parade in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2019 - a large sign written in balloons reads "Sofia Pride"

Europe
Sep 08

Bulgaria ordered to recognise same-sex partnerships in historic ruling

An unnamed same-sex couple holding hands.

Crime
Sep 07

Suspected hate attack on Dublin lesbian couple ‘shocking’, says judge

A picture of two trans flags waving in an open area.

US
Sep 07

California courts may soon weigh parents’ gender acceptance in child custody cases

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Politics

Rishi Sunak pictured leaving No 10 Downing Street on the left wearing a white shirt, a blue tie and a navy suit. On the right Labour's Anneliese Dodds is pictured wearing a blue jacket and speaking to reporters.

Politics
Sep 25

MPs condemn government over conversion therapy ‘betrayal’ as ban is reportedly scrapped

Olympian Sharron Davies

Politics
Sep 25

Olympian Sharron Davies leads campaign to show up at MPs’ homes and ask ‘what is a woman?’

People hold up signs reading 'Ban LGBT+ conversion therapy NOW!' and 'conversion therapy is LGBT+ abuse' as they call on the Tory government to take action

Politics
Sep 25

Rishi Sunak expected to scrap Tory plans for conversion therapy ban

Politics
Sep 25

Lib Dems in conference ‘censorship’ row with anti-trans women’s group

US
Sep 25

Students protest Virginia schools anti-trans policies: ‘We will be bullied and dead-named’

Simpler gender recognition and same-sex partnership rights promised by Leader of the Opposition in Poland

Europe
Sep 24

Poland: Donald Tusk promises new laws for ‘victimised’ LGBTQ+ community

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Cathedral of Hope

Religion
Sep 25

Texas church blesses drag queens during Sunday worship

Halo

Gaming
Sep 16

Halo fans stand with LGBTQ+ gamers after streamer’s anti-trans post: ‘Gaming is for everyone’

Pastor Greg Locke smashed a Barbie Dream House to smithereens

Religion
Sep 11

Are religious people OK? Pastor smashes Barbie Dream House with Bible taped to baseball bat

Science and Tech
Aug 10

ChatGPT wrote a Bible verse about God loving trans people and it’s brilliant

Pope Francis

Religion
Aug 07

Pope says Church open to LGBTQ+ people but ‘there are laws’

Trans, non-binary rabbi Elliot Kukla wears a red shirt and brown coat as he stands outside near some trees

Religion
Aug 06

History-making trans rabbi wants young people to find joy and ‘spiritual connection’

An activist holds up a sign reading 'trans rights saves lives' while others hold up signs denouncing fascism during the London Trans+ Pride march where advocates call for trans and LGBTQ+ people to be safe from persecution

Religion
Aug 01

Quakers pledge to stand by trans Brits: ‘A gold-standard for other faiths to follow’

A picture of Bo Alford in a car park, wearing a pink shirt.

US
Jul 28

Pro-LGBTQ+ church set on fire following video of visit by right-wing YouTuber

United Methodist Church

Religion
Jul 10

Thousands of congregations disaffiliate from national church over LGBTQ+ issues

A queer, same-sex couple wear white outfits as they attend a wedding and hold each other's hands

Religion
Jul 09

Church of England takes step towards introducing blessings for same-sex couples

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Science and Tech

AI schools LGBTQ+ students

Science and Tech
Sep 24

AI in schools puts LGBTQ+ students at risk, new study reveals

People gather together in protest one year after the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in the custody of Iran's 'morality police'. Women and LGBTQ+ people have led the protests calling for their human rights in Iran

Activism
Sep 23

How queer Iranians are fighting back against the country’s online LGBTQ+ crackdown

News
Sep 19

YouTube pulls ads from Russell Brand’s channel after sexual assault allegations

I Kissed a Boy star Dan Harry is taking part in a HIV vaccine trial.

Health
Sep 13

I Kissed a Boy star Dan Harry on taking part in HIV vaccine trial: ‘Gratitude for previous generation’

A picture of Elon Musk infront of a black screen.

Business
Sep 07

Anti-Defamation League condemns Elon Musk for ‘engaging with highly toxic, antisemitic campaign’

Online violence and abuse

UK
Sep 07

New research shows huge scale of online violence against women in the UK

A silhoutte stands infront of a trans flag.

Health
Aug 25

‘Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria’ and ‘social contagion’ trans theories dismissed by experts

Science and Tech
Aug 22

Elon Musk has millions of Twitter followers, but most appear to be fake, study finds

Elon Musk is threatening to remove the block button on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Science and Tech
Aug 21

Elon Musk is threatening to remove the ‘block’ button on X – here’s why it matters for queer users

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Leeds United fans

Sport
Sep 24

Five year football ban for Leeds United fan over homophobic abuse

On the left Adam Bolt is pictured with a trophy wearing stripy underwear. On the right he is pictured wearing a plaid shirt that is open and he is wearing sunglasses.

Sport
Sep 23

Bisexual wrestler Adam Bolt on how coming out helped him ‘let go’ and be himself in the ring

NBL star Corey Webster of the Perth Wildcats.

Sport
Sep 22

Australian NBL star banned from two games after homophobic tweet

Shotput

Sport
Sep 21

New study shows why trans inclusion in school sports is so important for young people

Former professional rugby player Ben Cohen has called for more emphasis on grassroots level.

Sport
Sep 15

LGBTQ+ rights advocate Ben Cohen says emphasis on grassroots rugby will encourage girls to play

Drag Race UK's Ella Vaday (right) and out of drag as Nick Collier (left)

Exclusive
Sep 14

Drag Race UK’s Ella Vaday on alternatives to ‘daunting’ gyms and her new comedy film role

Texas Longhorns Football Players

Sport
Sep 12

Alabama University condemns racist, homophobic slurs hurled at Texas football players

Students playing tennis.

US
Sep 11

High school students & parents fight to keep transgender tennis coach

Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has accused World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso of lying about not consenting to being kissed at the Women's World Cup final.

News
Sep 10

Spain football boss resigns after Jenni Hermosa World Cup kiss controversy: ‘I cannot continue’

Spain's World Cup-winning midfielder Jenni Hermoso wears a red and yellow football uniform as she plays during a match

Sport
Sep 10

World champion Jenni Hermoso welcomed back to training after Rubiales scandal

More Sport stories

Rishi Sunak pictured leaving No 10 Downing Street on the left wearing a white shirt, a blue tie and a navy suit. On the right Labour's Anneliese Dodds is pictured wearing a blue jacket and speaking to reporters.

Politics
Sep 25

MPs condemn government over conversion therapy ‘betrayal’ as ban is reportedly scrapped

Olympian Sharron Davies

Politics
Sep 25

Olympian Sharron Davies leads campaign to show up at MPs’ homes and ask ‘what is a woman?’

People hold up signs reading 'Ban LGBT+ conversion therapy NOW!' and 'conversion therapy is LGBT+ abuse' as they call on the Tory government to take action

Politics
Sep 25

Rishi Sunak expected to scrap Tory plans for conversion therapy ban

Singer Louise Redknapp wearing black dress and gold earrings

Music
Sep 25

Louise Redknapp shares new inclusive support for LGBTQ+ community after Eternal controversy

Politics
Sep 25

Lib Dems in conference ‘censorship’ row with anti-trans women’s group

Leeds United fans

Sport
Sep 24

Five year football ban for Leeds United fan over homophobic abuse

The Guardian have removed a transphobic sentence from Lucy Mangan's Sex Educations season four review.

Trans
Sep 23

The Guardian removes transphobic ‘healthy bodies’ line from Sex Education review

Kate Osborne has criticised Suella Braverman's comments on 'woke' policing

Politics
Sep 23

Kate Osborne blasts Suella Braverman’s ‘woke policing’ claims: ‘Legitimising hate’

Two Love Islanders kicked out of press event for homophobia

Celebrity
Sep 23

Two Love Island stars accused of ‘disgusting’ homophobia at Space NK event

Some civil servants have signed a letter bemoaning the 'woke takeover' of Whitehall.

UK
Sep 23

Civil servants up in arms over ‘woke’ policies on trans inclusion and a calendar marking Pride Month

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US

Cathedral of Hope

Religion
Sep 25

Texas church blesses drag queens during Sunday worship

Culture
Sep 25

Writers Guild of America reaches deal after 146 days

US
Sep 25

Students protest Virginia schools anti-trans policies: ‘We will be bullied and dead-named’

Drag Storytime event cancelled in Utah after a bomb threat.

US
Sep 25

Police investigate after bomb threat shuts down drag storytime at Utah bookstore

Celebrity
Sep 24

Billy Porter puts Ron DeSantis on blast with powerful message of defiance: ‘We will always say gay’

California governor Gavin Newsom

US
Sep 24

California governor signs raft of protections for LGBTQ+ youth

More US stories

People gather together in protest one year after the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in the custody of Iran's 'morality police'. Women and LGBTQ+ people have led the protests calling for their human rights in Iran

Activism
Sep 23

How queer Iranians are fighting back against the country’s online LGBTQ+ crackdown

Taylor Swift

Music
Sep 22

‘Swiftposium’: Australia to hold world’s first Taylor Swift conference

NBL star Corey Webster of the Perth Wildcats.

Sport
Sep 22

Australian NBL star banned from two games after homophobic tweet

Joe Biden speaks during the UN General Assembly 2023.

Politics
Sep 20

Joe Biden vows to protect LGBTQ+ people from being ‘targeted with violence’

Hungarian President Katalin Novak

Europe
Sep 20

Hungarian president Katalin Novak uses UN General Assembly to go on ‘anti-family’ tirade

Police arrest at least 67 suspects over same-sex wedding ceremony.

Africa
Sep 20

69 people arrested for attending ‘gay wedding’ in Nigeria freed on bail

Dykes on Bikes

World
Sep 20

Dykes on Bikes condemns ‘lesbian born female’ event in Australia

World
Sep 19

Gender-critical activist makes vile comments about death of trans person at anti-trans rally

A graphic composed of an image of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish-Iranian woman who was killed in 2022; the protests that broke out across the country after her death which included LGBTQ+ folks; and a pink wash

Activism
Sep 17

‘She could be my sister’: Iranian activists on why Mahsa Amini protests are an LGBTQ+ fight too

A picture of two trans flags waving in an open area.

World
Sep 15

Australian state to hold inquest into deaths of trans and non-binary people

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