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May 11, 2022

‘Kind’ trans man shot dead by girlfriend in tragic murder-suicide. His name was Ray Muscat

A “kind” trans man was shot dead by his girlfriend in Oakland, Michigan, as a campaign of violence continues to claim the lives of trans Americans. Raymond “Ray” Muscat, a 24-year-old who loved anime and cosplay, was reportedly shot to death by his girlfriend of almost two years in their apartment....

May 11, 2022

Kelly Rowland tells fan ‘come on my face’ in hysterically NSFW exchange

Kelly Rowland, one-third of the holy trinity that was Destiny’s Child, left fans in hysterics after telling someone to “come on my face”. Rowland, 41, was the dictionary definition of wholesome on Tuesday evening (12 May) when she took to Twitter to wish her nearly seven million followers a good day....

May 11, 2022

Anti-LGBTQ+ Greek priests urge prime minister to block same-sex marriage

A rabble of priests from the Greek Orthodox Church are urging prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to oppose same-sex marriage, calling it a “deviation and perversion of nature”. The priests have signed a letter to the PM in response to a national campaign video advocating for same-sex marriage called “Say...

May 11, 2022

Tokyo to start recognising same-sex couples this year – but stops short of true equality

Tokyo will start recognising same-sex partnerships later this year, but will stop short of marriage equality. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike announced a new system for residents in same-sex relationships back in December 2021. Six months later, on Tuesday (10 May), the city’s government confirmed that the first...

May 11, 2022

Oreo screams ‘gay rights’ with its limited edition pack to celebrate Pride month

Oreo is saying “gay rights” with its new limited edition pack to celebrate Pride month. To mark the occasion they’ve introduced a proud ally pack, which acts as a canvas for allies to share their words of pride. The pack includes the much-loved cookies and a rainbow design featuring phrases like...

May 11, 2022

LGBTQ+ and lonely: How isolation and loneliness can be debilitating – and how they can be overcome

For many, loneliness is a simply reminder of the things we’re missing out on. But when experienced for too long, it becomes a quiet, aching feeling of being alone against your will. According to the Office for National Statistics, almost one in 14 Brits say they are lonely, a figure that increased during the...

May 11, 2022

High Court to hear urgent case against NHS over ‘life-threatening’ wait times for trans healthcare

A groundbreaking legal challenge against the years-long healthcare waits UK trans people face on the NHS will now be heard in court. Four trans people, trans-led charity Gendered Intelligence and the Good Law Project have been given permission to bring a judicial review against NHS England on grounds stemming from massive...

May 11, 2022

Polish court strikes down two ‘LGBT-free zones’ for ‘gross violation of law’

A court has annulled two more of Poland’s so-called “LGBT-free zones” for being in “gross violation of the law” and presenting LGBTQ+ people as “evil”. Since 2019, almost 100 municipal or local governments have declared themselves “free of LGBT ideology”. At one point,...

May 11, 2022

Sanuk announces its gender neutral Pride collection and partnership with LGBTQ+ charity

Footwear brand Sanuk has announced its 2022 Pride collection and partnership with Pacific Pride Foundation. The gender neutral range features two Pride editions of its bestsellers which will raise vital funds for LGBTQ+ people. It’s now available to shop at sanuk.com/pride with $3 per pair sold going to Pacific Pride...

May 11, 2022

Russell T Davies explains how Ncuti Gatwa won Doctor Who role: ‘It was properly tough’

Ncuti Gatwa may be the first Black lead in Doctor Who’s history, but new showrunner Russell T Davies wants people to know that his casting isn’t just about “diversity and representation.” When Gatwa was announced as the newest Doctor, fans were quick to heap praise on the inspired casting choice, with many lauding...