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June 21, 2022

British army finally lifts archaic HIV ban – but ‘final barrier’ remains

The British Armed Forces has finally lifted a ban on people living with HIV joining the army, though restrictions on PrEP remain. From Tuesday (21 June), serving personnel living with HIV who are receiving effective treatment will be recognised as fully fit to serve and be able to deploy overseas. Service members will need...

June 21, 2022

Elon Musk’s daughter says she is trans and wants nothing to do with her father

Elon Musk’s daughter has reportedly filed for a name change, explaining that she is trans and no longer wants a relationship with her father. The Tesla tycoon’s daughter from his first marriage to Justine Wilson has filed a petition to change her name, citing that she does not “wish to be related to my...

June 21, 2022

Rugby league bans trans women from from international matches ‘until further research’

Trans women have been temporarily banned from playing international rugby league as the sport’s global governing body launches a review. The International Rugby League (IRL) has said that trans women will not be able to play in sanctioned women’s matches pending “further research”. The announcement...

June 21, 2022

Beyoncé fans declare new song Break My Soul a queer ‘anti-capitalist’ anthem: ‘We really won’

Beyoncé is officially back with her new song “Break My Soul”, and it’s already been declared a gay anthem for the ages. The song, which serves as lead single off her upcoming album Renaissance, samples the classic house hit “Show Me Love” by Robin S. To the delight of queer people everywhere,...

June 21, 2022

Aviation bosses finally drop degrading, discriminatory tests for pilots with HIV

British pilots living with HIV will no longer face outdated and discriminatory cognitive testing in order to work. Previously, pilots living with HIV have been required to undergo a complex and time-consuming cognitive test to assess their mental capabilities. But on Monday (20 June), the UK’s Civil Aviation...

June 20, 2022

Ezra Miller ‘to be dropped as DC’s The Flash’ as scandals pile up

DC bosses reportedly plan to drop Ezra Miller after they were arrested for assault on two separate occasions and accused of harassment. Miller has reportedly been the subject of two protection orders granted in recent weeks. The first saw them accused of using “violence, intimidation, fear, paranoia” and “drugs” to...

June 20, 2022

You can level up your strap-on game like Christina Aguilera with these unique sex toys

You can level up your strap-on game with these unique, one-of-a-kind sex toys. If you’ve been inspired by Christina Aguilera rocking a crystal-covered strap-on during her LA Pride performance earlier this month then you can get some similar designs. From rainbow dildos to unicorn harnesses and glow in the dark...

June 20, 2022

Hawaii governor signs trio of pro-LGBTQ+ bills to make state ‘inclusive for all’

The governor of Hawaii signed three pro-LGBTQ+ bills into law in a rare show of political allyship. Officials and guests gathered at the Castle Memorial Building on 16 June to witness governor David Ige sign the bills, which aim to prevent discrimination and boost representation. The first of the three – HB2405 – bans...

June 20, 2022

Japanese court refuses to strike down same-sex marriage ban

A Japanese court ruling has upheld a ban on same-sex marriage after it was found “not unconstitutional.” The Osaka court issued the ruling on Monday (June 20) after three same-sex couples – two male, one female – asked for the court to acknowledge the ban as unconstitutional. The court declined, also throwing...

June 20, 2022

Texas Republican party declares itself officially anti-LGBTQ+ with new platform

The Texas Republican party has declared itself officially anti-LGBTQ+ with its new 40-page platform, describing homosexuality as an “abnormal lifestyle choice”. On Saturday (18 June), the party adopted the new platform of guiding principles, which also states that the Texas Republicans “oppose all efforts...