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June 4, 2022

Tennis legend Billie Jean King receives France’s Legion of Honour award on anniversary of historic win

Billie Jean King was awarded the Legion of Honour, France’s highest civilian award, as she celebrated the anniversary of her historic French Open victory. The tennis icon received the award in recognition of her contributions to women’s sports, gender equality and the rights of LGBTQ+ people in sport, the...

June 3, 2022

Florida’s Ron DeSantis asks medical board to ban trans youth healthcare in latest cruel attack

Florida governor Ron DeSantis’ administration has demanded the state’s board of medicine bar young trans people from accessing live-saving healthcare. In a 2 June letter obtained by NBC News, DeSantis’ surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, urged the board to block young trans and gender non-conforming people from receiving...

June 3, 2022

Fossil releases its Pride watch collection inspired by the colours of the Progress and trans flags

Fossil has released its Pride collection inspired by the colours of the Progress and trans flags. The limited edition range features Pride-inspired watches, straps, jewellery and accessories. As part of the collection’s launch the watch brand has also confirmed a donation to LGBTQ+ charity, The Trevor Project. The...

June 3, 2022

‘Gender critical’ author Helen Joyce says she wants to ‘reduce’ number of trans people: ‘Chilling’

A prominent “gender critical” activist is facing backlash after she called for a reduction in the number of trans people. Helen Joyce, author of Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality, is facing widespread criticism over an online discussion with Helen Staniland in which she said people who transition are...

June 3, 2022

Football referees comes out as gay to show that the beautiful game is for everyone

Football referees Craig Napier and Lloyd Wilson have both come out as gay in an effort to make the Scottish scene more LGBTQ-inclusive. Weeks after Jake Daniels became the first English male professional footballer to come out as gay in three decades, the two Scottish referees have used Pride Month to come out and send...

June 3, 2022

The enduring, mystical queer appeal of Kate Bush: From pioneering ally to eternal gay icon

If you’ve been a queer teenager at any point in the past five decades, there’s a decent chance you’ll have experienced a phase of consciously getting into Kate Bush’s music. The beguiling English singer has captivated and perplexed audiences since the 1970s with her theatrical performance style, spooky lyrics and...

June 3, 2022

Jerusalem Pride marches defiantly on after death threats sent to organiser and politicians

Jerusalem Pride defied death threats and counterprotests to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights loudly and proudly. Around 7,000 people attended the Jerusalem Pride march on Thursday (2 June), with 2022 marking the event’s 20th anniversary. The crowds put on a defiant display of LGBTQ+ solidarity in the face of death threats...

June 3, 2022

Hocus Pocus’ Kathy Najimy sends love to Kim Cattrall after Sarah Jessica Parker speaks on rift

Actor Kathy Najimy has caused a stir by sending a public message of support to Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall after Sarah Jessica Parker spoke about their rift. Najimy, who is starring in the long-awaited Hocus Pocus 2 alongside Parker, sent love to her “brilliant authentic talented beautiful hilarious” friend...

June 3, 2022

Ugg releases fluffy rainbow slides that will definitely turn heads this Pride Month

Ugg has unveiled its truly unique collection to celebrate Pride Month 2022. The brand has released rainbow-inspired versions of its classic slides that will definitely turn heads. As part of the campaign Ugg is donating money to helplines that are available specifically for LGBTQ+ people. The collection is now available to...

June 3, 2022

100 days of war: LGBTQ+ Ukrainians on their new reality and why help is needed now more than ever

Franz is struggling to comprehend how it’s been 100 days since Russia invaded Ukraine, kicking off a war that has dragged on for months. “You know, I didn’t even realise it’s been 100 days already,” Franz, who is just 18 years old, tells PinkNews. “It doesn’t feel quite right that...