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October 2, 2019

The family of a trans teenager who died by suicide after being taken into care are demanding answers and justice

The family of a trans teenager who spent much of his life in care before dying by suicide have demanded that LA county improve mental health services to LGBT+ youth in the foster system. Andrew Martinez was 19 years old when he died by suicide on September 4 and three months previously had been admitted …...

October 2, 2019

Iconic London theatre the Old Vic is introducing inclusive all-gender bathrooms

London’s Old Vic theatre has announced that it is introducing all-gender bathrooms as part of a major refurbishment. It becomes the latest establishment in the UK capital to bring in more inclusive alternatives to single-sex bathrooms. The theatre will replace male and female bathroom signs with signs indicating...

October 2, 2019

This university is tackling LGBT students’ isolation in a groundbreaking new way

The University of the West of England (UWE) is introducing a LGBT+ buddy accommodation scheme to “beat the sense of isolation” some LGBT+ students face. The scheme will offer new students the opportunity to live with another LGBT+ student during their first year. It’s due to be launched in September 2020...

October 2, 2019

HIV-positive man shares the vile abuse he gets on Grindr for disclosing his status – and it’s eye-opening

A UK man living with HIV has shared some of the vicious discrimination he faced from a guy on Grindr, and Twitter came together to support him. Tim, of Leicester, is a 29-year-old trading manager based in Coventry. His status is proudly listed on his Twitter bio and often discusses topics relating to HIV and …...

October 2, 2019

The tiny island of Mauritius is seeking to overturn a colonial-era law against gay sex

Four gay men from the tiny Indian Ocean island of Mauritius are fighting to appeal a colonial-era law that criminalises homosexuality. The 2,040km2 island is famous for its palm-fringed white beaches and turquoise seas, which attract more than 1.4 million tourists each year. Its criminalisation of homosexuality is less...

October 2, 2019

Cardi B hits back at fans who claim she’s transphobic

Cardi B hit back at people calling her “transphobic” in a Twitter rant, claiming that she must support all LGBT+ people because her sister is gay, there are two trans people in her “glam team” and she’s a “whole bisexual”. Her now-deleted tweets read: “I’m not...

October 2, 2019

7 fundamental tips for choosing the correct filter for your vehicle

Clean oil is an element that every vehicle owner should strive for. Dirt particles in the oil can cause irreparable damage to an engine. Even the tiniest particles like in the 10-20 micron range can be harmful. A good oil filter will ensure that the engine oil stays clean for the intended period. The wrong …...

October 2, 2019

Sex education in Ghana causes anti-LGBT backlash, despite having no LGBT content

New sex education guidelines for schools in Ghana have been released and religious anti-LGBT+ activists in the country are calling them “satanic” – despite the fact that there is no LGBT content. The guidelines for Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) were released by the the Ghana Education Service...

October 2, 2019

Teacher fired for refusing to use trans student’s pronouns is suing the school for $1million

A teacher in Virginia who was fired for refusing to use a trans student’s pronouns on the grounds of his religious beliefs is suing the school for $1 million. Peter Vlaming, who was a French teacher at West Point High School, was fired in December 2018 after he said that using he/him pronouns for a …...

October 2, 2019

Kanye West accused of ‘anti-LGBT stance’ after new gospel-themed song praising Chick-Fil-A

Kanye West pays tribute to the notoriously anti-LGBT+ fast food chain Chick-Fil-A in a forthcoming new song ‘Closed on Sundays’. The song is set to be released on his new gospel-inspired album Jesus is King: A Kanye West Experience. Part of the lyrics were posted online after a listening party where West was...