The Court’s ‘no fundamental right to marry’ is wrong Not recognising marriage for same sex couples is discriminatory against them The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023
Minister criticised for ‘too hysterical’ remark during LGBT+ hate crime debate Sarah Dines said any form of hate crime is ‘unacceptable’ before insisting the UK is still ‘world-leading’ in its approach. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
The Chinese government claims LGBTQ+ people are protected from discrimination. Our interviews with 26 activists tell another story In China, LGBTQ+ activists and groups are consistently targeted by authorities and tech platforms. This is done digitally through computer algorithms, and physically by law enforcement and state security personnel trying to constrain their work. The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023
How a Tusk-led government could bring radical change to Poland Warmer EU and Kyiv relations along with a focus on the rule of law, women’s rights and LGBTQ+ rights could ensue if polls are accurate The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
LGBTQI mental health in 'state of crisis' Data shows that LGBTQI communities across Australia suffer mental ill-health at increasingly high rates, with more than half experiencing a disorder. AAP · Oct 13, 2023
Mauritius is the latest nation to decriminalise same-sex relations in a divided continent The Mauritius Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional a law that criminalises consensual same-sex acts between adult men. The decision boosts the trend in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region towards decriminalisation. Now, a slight majority – nine out of 16 member states – do not prohibit gay and lesbian… The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023
Joe Exotic, LGBT Presidential Candidate, Criticizes Transgender Rights Movement Former zookeeper from 'Tiger King' opposes transgender bathroom use and child transgender branding. Zenger · Oct 10, 2023
Will Young vows to leave UK if Tories win next election: ‘It’s just terrifying’ Singer said he felt ‘scared’ seeing Suella Braverman’s speech about LGBT+ migrants The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Tel Aviv School Director Takes Vacation Amidst Allegations Of Inappropriate Relationships With Minors Udi Klein, principal accused of involvement with underage students, goes on extended leave as scandal unfolds. Zenger · Oct 4, 2023
‘Nature embraces queer people’: inside the Kew show about the LGBTQ+ side of plants Queer Nature celebrates the astonishing diversity of plants – and looks at how they have inspired LGBTQ+ groups. Our writer enters a world of bisexual flowers and asexual trees The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023
China fuels global surge in mpox cases as LGBTQ+ stigma hampers response WHO says China facing ‘sustained community transmission’ of virus first detected as imported case last year The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
Henderson criticised by LGBTQ+ fans group for ‘positive’ Saudi interview The England midfielder, who has been a prominent supporter of the gay rights movement, joined Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool in the summer The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
LGBT+ England fans may shun Jordan Henderson for ‘turning his back’ on them England boss Gareth Southgate was non-committal when asked if he would ever consider a job in Saudi Arabia. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Jordan Henderson could be shunned by LGBT+ England fans after Saudi Arabia move Gareth Southgate does not believe Henderson will be jeered when he next turns out for England. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
The Texas Tribune · Aug 23, 2023 U.S. census and other surveys likely undercount the number of LGBTQ+ people living in Texas Some queer Texans may fear disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity to neighbors or the government. The lack of accurate numbers makes it more difficult to provide appropriate health care, especially in rural areas.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2023 First school in Scotland embeds LGBT education into curriculum A GLASGOW primary school has become the first in Scotland to fully embed LGBT inclusive education into its teaching in an “important milestone”.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 A California man spewed anti-LGBT+ hate online. Then he murdered a mom-of-nine over a Pride flag Before a 27-year-old California man murdered a mother-of-nine over a Pride flag, he had been spewing anti-LGBT content on social media for some time. Rachel Sharp reports
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2023 UK Black Pride 2023: Revellers descend on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to mark event’s 18th year Phyll Opoku-Gyimah founded the event 18 years ago in order to give greater representation to LGBTQ people of colour
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2023 The week in audio: Can You Dig It?; Blond Ambition; The Lavender Scare; For Fitness Sake – review A docu-drama digs deep into the origins of hip-hop, which turned 50 this week, while BBC Sounds deciphers Madonna’s success. Plus: an anti-LGBT witch-hunt in 1950s America
Salon · Aug 19, 2023 LGBTQ elders fear being re-closeted Just 18% of long-term care communities have policies to protect residents based on their sexual orientation
The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2023 Stonewall and LGBT charities given permission to intervene in GRR legal challenge LGBT charities and advocacy groups including Stonewall have been granted permission to intervene in the legal challenge against the UK Government…
The Texas Tribune · Aug 17, 2023 University of Houston students brace for LGBTQ Resource Center closure in response to Texas’ DEI ban The announcement confronted students with the impact of a new law that will require all state-funded colleges and universities to close their diversity, equity and inclusion offices.
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023 Man stabbed outside nightclub in homophobic attack shares inspiring message from hospital The attack took place outside a popular LGBT+ venue in Clapham, south London on Sunday
The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023 Karnataka High Court refuses to quash abetment case against colleagues of LGBT employee who ended life allegedly due to harassment Based on the contents of a series of emails addressed by the deceased to his higher-ups, the court noted that he was being allegedly treated inappropriately as he belonged to the LGBT community, and he was repeatedly questioned on his sexuality by some of his colleagues.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2023 Honor LGBT veterans with affordable homeownership The Federal Reserve’s 2019 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking found that LGBT veterans were over four times more likely than non-LGBT veterans to report finding it difficult to get by financially.