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October 24, 2021

A shameful history of Tory dither and delay on banning conversion therapy

In July 2018, the Conservative government promised the UK’s LGBT+ community that they would ban the traumatising, dehumanising practice known as conversion therapy. That month, Theresa May’s government released its LGBT Action Plan – a comprehensive document that laid out how the Tories would work to improve...

October 23, 2021

Four gay men beaten, banished and arrested in Ghana for ‘just trying to live’

Four men were brutally beaten with sticks and banished for being gay in Tamale, Ghana, capturing the rising tensions – and fears – over an anti-LGBT+ bill. The men, according to graphic video footage seen by activists, were violently battered by a Choggu community leader as a crowd gathered to watch on Tuesday (19...

October 23, 2021

Riverdale hunk KJ Apa wants to join RuPaul’s Drag Race as his ‘feminine’ alter-ego Fifi

Riverdale hunk KJ Apa has shared his dreams of joining RuPaul’s Drag Race as his “feminine” alter-ego Fifi. The 24-year-old New Zealand actor opened up about his love of the iconic VH1 show in a recent interview with NME. With more than 3.2 million followers, Apa’s @FifiIsQueen TikTok account sees...

October 23, 2021

Tunnock’s faces boycott after ‘donating’ to anti-trans group LGB Alliance

LGBT+ people have threatened to boycott Scottish chocolatier Tunnock’s after it “donated” sweet treats to the LGB Alliance. The century-old confectionery company faced criticism Friday morning (22 October) after the registered charity thanked Tunnock’s for its “generous donation” to its...

October 23, 2021

A brief history of pink and blue for girls and boys – and why late-stage capitalism is to blame

A brief investigation into the history of gender and children’s toys. The recent news that Lego is making its toys “gender neutral” begged the question: When – and why – did toys become gendered in the first place? We all know that pink is for girls and blue is for boys. Two genders that have …...

October 23, 2021

Boris Johnson’s comments about gay men deemed too homophobic to broadcast

British prime minister Boris Johnson’s comments about gay men had to be censored by Dave for being too homophobic. On Thursday evening, Nish Kumar’s sketch show Late Night Mash made a mock news segment spoofing the ruling Conservative Party leader’s track record for offensive comments. The bit saw calls...

October 23, 2021

Queer Black lives on screen: A brief history of the good, the bad and what needs to come next

From the Hays Code era to Moonlight and Pose, on-screen portrayals of queer Black lives is an ongoing journey. On-screen representation has taken much-needed leaps in recent years, with queer Black lives being illustrated in all their messy, three-dimensional glory on shows such as Pose, Orange is the New Black and Sex...

October 23, 2021

Batwoman star Camrus Johnson on Rube Rose allegations: ‘A lot of lies were spread’

Batwoman star Camrus Johnson has given his side of the story after Ruby Rose alleged toxicity on the set of the CW show. Rose, 35, claimed that the programme was riddled with dangerous on-set behaviours that led to her leaving the show after just one season. She alleged a culture of toxicity and apathy towards …...

October 22, 2021

RuPaul fought to get trans icon Ts Madison on Drag Race: ‘This is my show and I want her’

Ts Madison has revealed that RuPaul pushed hard to get her on RuPaul’s Drag Race. The trans icon made her debut as a guest judge in season 13 of the long-running show, appearing in two episodes. In a new interview with the LGBTQ&A podcast, Ts Madison revealed how RuPaul fought for her spot on the panel. …...

October 22, 2021

Sadiq Khan urged to remove Pride in London’s entire board and start inquiry into racism claims

LGBT+ leaders have called on Sadiq Khan to reform Pride in London following accusations of racism and bullying, ahead of its 2022 return. The non-profit has been bombarded with demands for new leadership after its formerly most senior Black official Rhammel Afflick quit in March over a culture of racism steeped into the...