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Nicola Sturgeon predicts ‘collective shame’ over society’s treatment of trans people
Sturgeon refused to apologise for "trying to make life better for one of the most stigmatised, discriminated against sections of our society"
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New investigation uncovers one ambulance call a day due to chemsex in London
New research shows that almost a third of all drug-related hospital presentations at one of the UK’s busiest hospitals involved ‘chems’
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Rosie O’Donnell confirms she has left the US following Trump’s re-election
O'Donnell confirmed she has relocated to Ireland with her youngest child to escape living in her home country under Trump's presidency
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Vivienne Westwood CEO accused of homophobic bullying as Boy George and others speak out: ‘Vivienne was f*cking more than that’
Carlo D'Amario gave gay employees nicknames such as "Mary Fairy" and called shop displays "too gay", a 2023 investigation alleges
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Gay MAGA influencer found dead at 33 while awaiting trial for murder
Bruno Garrett, known on social media as @garret.travels, was reportedly found dead at his parents' home last week
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Ian McKellen says it’s ‘silly’ for young actors to stay in closet
"Being in the closet is silly — there’s no need for it. Don’t listen to your advisers, listen to your heart"
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Thomas Hitzlsperger calls out ‘hypocrisy’ of Jordan Henderson and David Beckham for working with Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Hitzlsperger was critical of those who engage with LGBTQ+ fans only to later turn their backs, commenting: "They support gay rights when it's good for them"
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Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic and Drag Race stars to lead protest against homophobia in Met Police
The protest also aims to seek justice for the late drag artist Heklina who was found dead in her apartment in London in 2023
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Gay Olympian Matthew Mitcham talks getting ‘dividends’ on his body via OnlyFans and Tom Daley comparisons
Mitcham spoke about feeling like he's not remembered in queer history books in comparison to the more "marketable" Tom Daley
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Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club launches crowdfunder to save venue from developers
The community group Friends of BGWMC hope to raise £12,000 to support an attempt to purchase the building and reopen the LGBTQ+ space's doors
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NHS to conduct £10 million puberty blockers trial
Under the trial, young people, with the agreement of their parents, will be given puberty suppressing hormones for a period of two years
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Drag Race star Shangela denies new sexual assault allegations
The performer has been accused of sexually assaulting adult film actor Dakota Payne during the production of the Hurricane Bianca movie sequel in 2017
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Spain’s first trans senator Carla Antonelli electrifies parliament with must-see speech on trans rights: ‘Leave us alone!’
"Do you not feel any shame at all for trying to remove, to erase, to cut out of this society a historically persecuted group of people?"
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Hunter Schafer says passport now lists wrong gender, cites Trump policy changes: ‘F**k this administration’
“I’m not making this post to fear-monger, or to create drama, or receive consolation, I don’t need it"
News World
Almost one in 10 US adults identify as LGBTQ, new data shows
This is almost triple the number in 2012 and up two-thirds since 2020, Gallup finds
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Kemi Badenoch blasts ‘pronouns, diversity policies and climate activism’ as a ‘poison’ in new speech
Badenoch spoke at a recent global gathering of conservative thinkers, saying: "These issues aren’t about kindness – they are about control."
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Muhsin Hendricks, world’s first out gay imam, shot dead in South Africa
“The motive for the murder is unknown and forms part of the ongoing investigation" say police
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Peter Tatchell slams Saudi Arabia as World Cup host: ‘Death penalty for same-sex relationships’
The human rights campaigner is seeking “categoric assurance” over safety for LGBTQ football fans: "No arrests, no harassment or discrimination”
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New poll shows anti-trans sentiment is steadily growing in UK
The research revealed even in sectors that usually lean more progressive, like women and young people, attitudes have worsened
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1 in 5 LGBTQ+ people have been sexually assaulted in LGBTQ+ venues, new data finds
Only 19% of people surveyed said they reported the incident to the police, though 74% say they told someone about their assault