West Dunbartonshire to help LGBT pupils access support they need in schools One councillor said the new guidance would help "an awful lot of people". Glasgow Live · Jun 26, 2023
Paul O'Grady's heartbroken husband didn't leave the house for three months after his death Paul O'Grady's devastated husband and partner of 17 years, Andre Portasio, has admitted he is struggling to cope in the aftermath of his sudden death Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2023
Hate crime laws needed to tackle spiralling homophobic attacks, activists say Latest figures show there was a 29% increase in hate crimes last year Dublin Live · Jun 25, 2023
Dublin Pride: How the brutal killing of gay man Declan Flynn gave birth to annual event The 31-year-old was brutally beaten to death in Fairview Park in 1982 Dublin Live · Jun 24, 2023
Japan LGBT law watered down amid culture war Japan enacted a law to promote LGBT understanding last Friday after months of debate, but for some activists, the discussions did as much to entrench existing discrimination as encourage more open attitudes. Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2023
Sue Perkins replaced as LGBT Awards host by Radio 1 star after sponsorship row Former Great British Bake Off presenter Sue Perkins was due to host the LGBT Awards in London this evening but pulled out at the last minute after the event attracted backlash due to some of its corporate sponsors Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023
Paris becomes new 'voguing' capital as LGBT community finds refuge in ballroom scene To mark Pride Month, we take a closer look at ballroom culture, an LGBT movement born in Harlem, New York in the 1920s and which flooded nightclubs in the 1970s. In Paris, now one of the world's "voguing" capitals, the ballroom scene boasts some thirty dance troupes known as houses.… France 24 · Jun 23, 2023
Pride collection backlash has derailed retailers, but LGBT designers are more empowered than ever Conservative outrage forced some retailers to remove Pride Month collections from their stores, many of which were made by queer business owners. One company has yet to financially recover from the backlash, but it’s the LGBT+ designers who remain undefeated, Meredith Clark writes The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023
LGBTQ+ people are facing increasing persecution globally, but refugee status is still extremely hard to get The newly passed Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda has made a country that was already dangerous for LGBTQ+ people truly treacherous. The Conversation · Jun 22, 2023
British LGBT awards drop sponsorship deals with Shell and BP Announcement comes after Divina de Campo joined host of nominees and judges who pulled out of the event The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023
Calls made for Glasgow teachers to complete LGBT+ training course Calls have been made for all primary and secondary school teachers in Glasgow to complete a government LGBT+ training course. The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2023
Glasgow call for all teachers to complete LGBT training course The city's education convener will present a motion tomorrow which asks councillors to set a 100% target rate for the training. Glasgow Live · Jun 21, 2023
Joe Lycett backs out of LGBT awards ceremony in central London over fossil fuel links Comedian among stars pulling out of British LGBT Awards over fossil fuel sponsorship Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2023
Undercounted? More census data needed on LGBTQ community, experts say DETROIT — As politicians battle over gay rights in statehouses across the country, it's difficult to know exactly how many people even identify as LGBTQ — and experts say the missing data could be crucial. Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023 Joe Lycett backs out of award ceremony over fossil fuel links Comedian among stars who publicly withdrew from British LGBT Awards after climate campaigners warned of sponsorship deals with oil giants
The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2023 My friend Harvey Milk celebrated hope. This Pride month, unions provide it In these dangerous times for LGBTQ+ people, a union contract is a line of defense against discrimination and abuse
Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023 Police 'assessing' vile video of Laurence Fox attempting to burn LGBTQ+ flags Former actor Laurence Fox has said that he hopes police pay him a visit after a Twitter user has claimed to have reported him to authorities following his vile Pride flag burning video
Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2023 Laurence Fox mocked as he tries and fails to burn Pride flags in vile homophobic video Former actor Laurence Fox has been heavily mocked by social media users after he posted a vile stunt of himself trying and failing to burn Pride flags in his garden
Dublin Live · Jun 18, 2023 TikTok star discusses growing up gay in Ireland for LGBT fundraiser Chris Murphy, known on TikTok as chrisisainmdom, is hoping to raise €10,000 for LGBT charity Belong To
Tom’s Guide · Jun 18, 2023 My 7 favorite Apple TV Plus shows you’re not watching Some fantastic series on Apple TV Plus that you might not have watched yet.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 LGBT+ badminton club ‘helped me feel comfortable telling people I’m gay’ One player said: ‘I feel more comfortable telling people I’m gay, I’m queer, and that would have not been the case if not for LYC.’
The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023 Tory MSP heckled for claiming to be 'trans ally' A TORY MSP has been heckled by pro-LGBT+ campaigners for voting against the Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill, despite claiming to be a…
The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023 Japan’s new gay-rights bill slammed for being too little, too late and far too vague Japan has enacted a law meant to promote understanding of the LGBTQI community that critics say provides no human rights guarantees
The Guardian - US · Jun 14, 2023 Starbucks Pride decorations removed because of new policy, US workers say The company claims there have been no corporate policy changes and stated its ‘unwavering support’ of the LGBTQ+ community
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2023 Cubs celebrate pride night with special market outside Wrigley Field: ‘I feel good being in this place right now’ Sixteen LGBTQ+ owned and friendly businesses selling baked goods, clothing, candles, scents and jewelry set up booths in Gallagher Way before the Pirates game.