Exhibition showcasing Ukrainian LGBTQ+ lives to be hosted at Lush Liverpool Ten uniquely queer stories will be told as part of a collaboration between Homotopia and UKRAINEPRIDE Liverpool Echo · Apr 13, 2023
Durham's first LGBTQ+ bookshop to expand and host Pride craft fair after 'successful' first year BookWyrm in Durham Market is expanding into a second unit and hosting its first queer craft fair at the end of May, welcoming LGBTQ+ creatives and businesses in a first of its kind event in the city Chronicle Live · Apr 7, 2023
Germany, France join EU proceedings against Hungary over anti-LGBT law Germany and France are joining the EU Commission's infringement proceedings against Hungary over its anti-LGBT law, a German government spokesperson said on Thursday. Reuters · Apr 6, 2023
Pope says he knows what non-binary means, welcomes LGBT people to church: ‘All persons are children of God’ ‘God does not reject anybody, God is a father. And I have no right to expel anyone from church’ The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023
Italy's crackdown on same-sex parenting leaves children bemused Even at eight years old, twins Ginevra and Emanuele Giraldi Duca, born through surrogacy in the United States and raised by their two dads in Rome, are not oblivious to Italy's clampdown on same-sex parents. Reuters · Apr 6, 2023
Stirling army veteran receive award nomination for LGBT support after almost four decades in Army Dougie has been involved with efforts to hear from veterans left without support during their time with the Armed Forces. Daily Record · Apr 5, 2023
Petition for a statue of late Paul O’Grady in his hometown Birkenhead hits over 95,000 signatures The fan-backed appeal praises the star for his lifetime of service to animals, LGBT rights and social causes, believing a statue to be a fitting tribute Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2023
Disney CEO Iger slams Florida governor DeSantis as 'anti-business' Disney CEO Bob Iger has criticised Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis as being "anti-business" and "anti-Florida". The comments are part of an ongoing feud between the entertainment giant and DeSantis that started when Disney voiced its opposition to a state law banning education on LGBT issues in… France 24 · Apr 4, 2023
'Don't be silent': trans advocate issues call to action Actress, writer and transgender rights advocate Georgie Stone has urged all Australians to call out anti-trans bigotry and stand up for LGBTQI rights. AAP · Apr 4, 2023
Conservative Florida Lawmakers Want To Expand LGBT Censorship to Charter Schools New bill makes a mockery of parents’ rights, school choice, and educational freedom. Reason · Apr 3, 2023
‘It’s like we don’t exist’: Japan faces pressure to allow same-sex marriage Diplomats add their voices to Japanese campaigners in demanding LGBTQ+ rights as Hiroshima prepares to host the G7 summit The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023
‘We’re not all old farts’: LGBT+ elders on life, love and why the battle for equality isn’t over As they’re photographed for a new project celebrating people aged 50 and above, queer elders speak to Joanna Whitehead about living under Section 28, decades of fighting for the most basic of LGBT+ rights, and the younger people taking up the baton for equality The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023
One Nation split as Pauline Hanson condemns 'disgusting' Mark Latham tweet Mark Latham is embroiled in his second controversy over LGBT issues in as many weeks, just days after queer activists were allegedly bashed outside one of his pre-election speeches. ABC News · Mar 30, 2023
Kentucky Republicans strike down governor’s veto of sweeping anti-trans law A state lawmaker whose trans son died by suicide last year pleaded with Republicans to reject the law, derided by LGBT+ advocates as a ‘desperate and cruel effort by extremist politicians’ The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023 Paul O’Grady ‘improved the lives of Britain’s LGBT+ community’ – tributes Star also worked with Camilla to help Battersea Dogs’ Home
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023 ‘I’m Lily Savage, the blonde bombsite’ – the genius of Paul O’Grady, by Suzy Eddie Izzard, Russell T Davies and more A boundary-busting standup, a radio sensation, a knockout on TV, a champion for LGBTQ rights, and a pet-lover extraordinaire … stars and writers pay tribute to the many lives of Paul O’Grady
Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2023 Paul O'Grady's wise advice and hilarious antics remembered by LGBTQ+ community Paul O'Grady's death at the age of 67 has prompted an outpouring of love for the iconic entertainer, with the LGBTQ+ community in particular sharing their memories of the late star and his hilarious antics at star-studded events
Liverpool Echo · Mar 29, 2023 ‘Not just a one-trick pony’: What Paul O'Grady meant to the LGBTQ+ community as charities pay tribute Merseyside-based LGBTQ+ groups have thanked Paul O’Grady for "pushing boundaries"
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023 Peter Tatchell recalls Paul O’Grady’s quip to police during 1987 LGBT venue raid The comedian was due to lead an upcoming campaign to call for a police apology over the raid.
Reuters · Mar 29, 2023 Corporate giants say anti-LGBT law would hurt Uganda's economy A coalition of international companies, including Google and Microsoft, on Wednesday denounced anti-LGBTQ legislation passed by Uganda's parliament last week, warning it would damage the East Africa country's economy.
Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2023 Fearless ways late Paul O'Grady championed the underdog - all his kind acts over the years Lily Savage star Paul O'Grady was a fearless campaigner for "the underdog", using his platform to help animal charities, LGBTQ communities and homeless shelters
AAP · Mar 29, 2023 Loss of key evidence in gay man's murder 'unacceptable' Police should not have lost evidence that could have helped identify the killer of a gay Sydney man in 1981, an inquiry into LGBTQI hate crimes has heard.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2023 Mariah Carey and Megan Thee Stallion to headline LA's Pride in the Park LOS ANGELES — One year after L.A. Pride moved from its longtime home in West Hollywood, SoCal's flagship LGBTQ+ event returns with a star-packed bill comparable to any on L.A.'s music festival scene.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 27, 2023 Scheme to create 'UK’s first' LGBTQ+ apartments in Manchester gets housing provider The plans are set to create 100 one- and two-bedroom apartments for older LGBTQ+ people
Bristol Post · Mar 25, 2023 Clifton homeowners slammed for LGBTQ+ canopy 'This garishly painted canopy was drawn to the society’s attention some months ago'