As Pride Month Nears End, LGBT Political Culture Warring Escalates You’d think drag brunches are why we’re paying $6 a gallon for gas. Reason · Jun 20, 2022
Drag story hour hosts, under attack, dig in their heels Rhetoric against LGBTQ people is now targeting drag storytimes with interruptions and other protests around the country during Pride Month The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022
Candace Owens absurdly says parents who are cool with drag queens are ‘underqualified to have children’ Critics slammed the conservative influencer on Twitter for her problematic, anti-LGBT+ remarks The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
It's time to rethink “born this way" Anti-LGBTQ campaigners have worked hard to upend it with false claims of "queer contagion." New language could help Salon · Jun 17, 2022
Summer reading: 5 books on the joys and challenges of LGBTQ teen and young adult life In recognition of LGBT Pride Month, The Conversation reached out to Jonathan Alexander – an English professor with a scholarly interest in the interplay between sexuality and literature – for recommendations of young adult fiction books that feature LGBT characters. What follows is a list that Alexander – who serves… The Conversation · Jun 16, 2022
Star Wars strikes back against criticism of comic celebrating LGBT Pride Month The cover of the comic, created by artist Jan Bazaldua, features two female characters, T’onga and Losha, who are partners Wales Online · Jun 16, 2022
Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex unions Lawmakers in Thailand on Wednesday passed at first reading four different bills on same-sex unions, moving a step closer towards becoming the second territory in Asia to legalise same-gender marriages. Reuters · Jun 15, 2022
Motherwell sportsman to host 'rugby meets drag' fundraising extravaganza Ross Lockerbie, chairperson of LGBTQ+ team, Glasgow Raptors, is looking forward to the glam stage production. Daily Record · Jun 14, 2022
Older lesbians are the keepers of a rich history of the lives of women who love other women Many older lesbians sought out invisibility, they called each other “friends” or “career girls” or “not the marrying kind.” These terms worked as camouflage and helped many women feel safe during a time where their sexuality wasn’t accepted. The Conversation · Jun 14, 2022
Sue Perkins honoured as she's revealed as host of U.K's biggest LGBT+ Awards event The British LGBT Awards has provided some big showbiz moments over the years - from an emotional Philip Schofield breaking down in tears last year when collecting an award, to comedian John Bishop using an acceptance speech to pay tribute to his gay son Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2022
Buy Nivea for a good cause Nivea has encouraged acceptance of gender diversity, particularly among the LGBTQI via a campaign initially launched in Germany. Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022
Family transcends biological bloodlines Marking Pride Month, H&M's "My Chosen Family" campaign focuses on the concept of non-biological families, which play an essential role for many people in the LGBTQI community. Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022
Emmerdale's LGBT storyline leaves viewers 'really emotional' Emmerdale viewers said the revelation will resonate with fans of all ages Liverpool Echo · Jun 13, 2022
Londoner’s Diary: Dancer Eric Underwood fled from Chicago shooter In today’s diary: Eric’s gun scare / Blanc pages for Matt / Hiddleston predicts more LGBT in Marvel / Boris’ free dinners Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2022 Brazil's Anitta is already a global phenom and LGBTQ icon. Now she's set to conquer America Brazilian pop star Anitta has been coming out of the closet since she was 14.
Edinburgh Live · Jun 13, 2022 Edinburgh LGBTQI+ teenagers share why Pride 2022 is so important to them For some local LGBTQ youth, Pride 2022 is the first time they will be taking part in Pride events, and Ann Marriott, youth work manager of LGBT Youth Scotland East said it is an important time and space.
Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2022 Pride Month is for everyone June marks LGBTQI Pride Month, celebrating people who are "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex". I think most of us agree with US President Joe Biden's declaration that LGBTQI people are loved and cherished, and they deserve "dignity, respect and support".
The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2022 Warning that Scottish census results on LGBT people 'can be weaponised' SCOTLAND’S census presents a historic opportunity to give greater visibility to the country’s LGBT community, but there are concerns that the…
Orlando Sentinel · Jun 11, 2022 DeSantis orders flags at half-staff for Pulse victims as scrutiny from LGBTQ community increases ORLANDO, Fla. — To commemorate the six-year remembrance of Orlando’s Pulse nightclub massacre, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation ordering flags at all local and state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022 ‘Drag queens aren’t going into schools to shoot kids’: Drag Queen Story Hour hits back at GOP ban attempts The flamboyant LGBT+ education charity described Republican attacks as ‘smoke and mirrors’ to distract from gun control
Tribune News Service · Jun 10, 2022 Estimates of transgender youth in Texas doubles, study shows AUSTIN, Texas — The number of transgender youth in Texas is higher than previously predicted at least in part due to better data collection, according to new estimates from the nation’s top research institute for LGBT issues.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2022 Pride History Tours reveal untold stories of Edinburgh LGBT community Four centuries of Scotland’s LGBT history will be explored through a new educational tour launched in celebration of Pride month
Tribune News Service · Jun 9, 2022 ‘These people should be put to death’: Texas pastor calls for LGBT people to be executed FORT WORTH, Texas — The pastor of a North Texas church evicted in February from its building for trying to incite violence against the LGBT community is facing protests again after calling for gay people to be executed.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2022 Council's first openly gay representative hopes he can inspire other LGBT people LABOUR'S Martin McCluskey has spoken out on becoming his council's first openly gay councillor - and hopes that he can inspire other LGBT people to…
Dublin Live · Jun 8, 2022 The LGBTQ+ hiking group that has offered an alternative to clubbing since 1989 Out & About Hiking has been adventuring together for over 30 years