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September 18, 2019

This is the emotional moment Gareth Thomas told fellow Welsh rugby star Shane Williams he’s HIV-positive

Former Welsh rugby captain Gareth Thomas revealed to his friend and fellow Welsh rugby star Shane Williams that he is HIV-positive, and it was beautiful. Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me airs on BBC One tonight at 10.35 pm, and follows the gay rugby legend’s journey preparing for the Iron Man triathlon, determined to prove...

September 18, 2019

LGBT self-defence workshops gaining popularity as hate crimes continue to rise

Organisers of self-defence classes for LGBT+ people say they have noticed a “substantial increase in demand” as the rate of hate crimes continues to rise. Martial arts like Krav Maga and jiu-jitsu are reportedly being tailored to members of the LGBT+ community, who face a heightened risk of physical attacks out...

September 18, 2019

Merriam-Webster dictionary adds gender-neutral ‘they’ pronoun

The Merriam-Webster dictionary has recognised the use of ‘they’ as a singular gender-neutral pronoun. The influential American English dictionary made the announcement on September 17 as it rolled out a new edition, hot on the heels of Sam Smith announcing their preference for they/them pronouns. The new...

September 17, 2019

Tina Fey has a really amazing idea: Stop insulting gay people at football games

Actress and screenwriter Tina Fey has told University of Virginia students to stop singing a ‘homophobic’ song at college football games. The 30 Rock star is one of the university’s most famous alumni, having graduated in 1992 with a BA in drama. She took part in a video urging people to stop adding a...

September 17, 2019

This is the first gay man to run for governor in the home state of Mike Pence

An openly gay businessmen is seeking the 2020 Democratic nomination for governor in Indiana, the home state of notoriously ‘anti-gay’ vice president Mike Pence. Josh Owens, 34, is CEO of an Indianapolis-based tech firm. He is campaigning on issues including raising teacher pay, decriminalising marijuana,...

September 17, 2019

Pose’s Angelica Ross to make history as first trans person to host forum for presidential candidates

Pose actress Angelica Ross is slated to host the national 2020 Presidential Candidate Forum on LGBTQ Issues on 20 September. Ross will chair the event–sponsored by GLAAD One Iowa, The Gazette, and The Advocate–which will feature an array of blue-tie wearing lawmakers all vying for the White House. Confirmed guests include:...

September 17, 2019

Man discovers disturbing, anti-LGBT, far-right profile of gay friend

They could be your best friend or someone you’re about to go on a date with, but diving deep into someone’s online presence can lead you to strange revelations about people, as one person on Slate’s sex advice column found out the hard way. When they found out their gay friend has a profile on a far-right...

September 17, 2019

Fans of country music and showtunes are more likely to be bottoms, study finds

If your Spotify is full of country music and show tunes, you’re more statistically likely to be a bottom, according to a study. While those preferring to top are more likely to tune into reggae and folk music, the study by online ticket marketplace TickPick found. Many of the musical genres preferred by tops also...

September 17, 2019

A gay couple were ‘attacked at church and prayed over to make straight’

A gay couple said they were tricked into attending a church service where they were attacked by the congregation, with one being held down while they prayed over him. Since coming out in Spring this year, Sean Cormie had been asked repeatedly by his family to attend a service at their church, in Oklahoma, and …...

September 17, 2019

Conservative journalist misgenders Sam Smith and says ‘non-binary doesn’t exist’, gets expertly shut down

A Conservative journalist who misgendered Sam Smith and claimed there’s “no such thing” as non-binary was quickly put in his place by a fellow journalist live on BBC Radio 4. Douglas Murray appeared on the radio show after writing a Telegraph article on Sam Smith entitled “Vacuous liberal wokeness...