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June 15, 2022

Saudi authorities seizes rainbow toys for ‘contradicting Islamic faith and public morals’

Saudi Arabian authorities have begun seizing rainbow-coloured toys and children’s clothing for encouraging homosexuality. Hair clips, bows, pop-its, hats, pencil cases and more have been taken away from shops in the capital Riyadh for “contradicting the Islamic faith and public morals”, one official said....

June 15, 2022

Trans immigrant activist emphatically turns down White House invite over Biden’s LGBTQ+ failures

A top trans activist has turned down an invitation to a White House Pride celebration in protest against president Joe Biden “failing” the LGBTQ+ community. On Wednesday (15 June), Biden is expected to hold a reception at the White House celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month. It will be attended by elected officials...

June 15, 2022

Joe Biden to sign urgent executive order to combat swathe of cruel anti-LGBTQ+ bills

US president Joe Biden is to sign an executive order to fight the unprecedented wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being spewed by Republican state legislatures. The order will direct federal agencies to, among other things, expand access to gender-affirming healthcare, deliver inclusive curriculums and stamp out queer...

June 15, 2022

Legendary Black trans activist ‘Mama’ Gloria Allen dies aged 76: ‘She got to experience it all’

Beloved trans icon and dedicated activist Gloria Allen, known as “Mama Gloria”, has died at the age of 76. Allen died Monday (13 June) in her apartment at an LGBTQ+ senior resident home in Chicago, Illinois, the Chicago Tribune reported. Luchina Fisher, director of a documentary about Allen’s life, told the Tribune that...

June 15, 2022

Trans asylum seeker narrowly misses Rwanda deportation date: ‘I’m glad I won’t go’

A trans man has narrowly avoided being deported to Rwanda as part of Britain’s new hawkish immigration policy. Daniel (not his real name) fled persecution in the Middle East and sought sanctuary in Britain in December. If he had applied only a few weeks later after 1 January, he would be among the asylum seekers who...

June 15, 2022

UberKinky is donating to Stonewall every time someone buys a customised Pride dildo

UberKinky is donating to Stonewall for every sale of a Pride dildo – so you can cum for a good cause. The sexual wellness brand will donate £50 to the LGBTQ+ charity during Pride Month, every time someone buys a customised dildo. They’ve teamed up with Sinnovator who have customised all of their dildos – …...

June 15, 2022

Headteacher met with rapturous applause from whole school after coming out as gay in assembly

A North Yorkshire headteacher was met with resounding applause by his secondary school when he bravely came out to them as gay, becoming the UK’s first-ever out state secondary head. Colin Scott, headteacher of Risedale Secondary School, in Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, came out during a school assembly on Monday (13...

June 15, 2022

Dublin Pride cuts ties with Irish broadcaster RTÉ over ‘extremely harmful anti-trans rhetoric’

Dublin Pride has emphatically cut ties with Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ over “anti-trans rhetoric”. The announcement was made on Twitter by Dublin Pride late on Tuesday (June 14), with organisers citing “harmful, anti-trans discussions” on recent episodes of RTÉ Radio 1’s show...

June 15, 2022

Indian royal Amar Singh on crusade to ban conversion therapy and what he’d say to Liz Truss

The deadline is looming for the UK government to explain itself. Again. Hitting pause on the cost of living crisis and Partygate Part 37 for a moment, 20 June will see ministers debate a petition calling for transgender people to be fully protected under any ban on conversion therapy. In April, plans to ban conversion...

June 15, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene falsely blames trans men for tampon shortage

Marjorie Taylor Greene has blamed trans men for the nationwide shortage of tampons despite it actually being caused by supply chain issues. Period products, including tampons, have been affected by supply chain issues and a rise in production costs due to the increased cost of prices of raw materials like cotton and...