Activism

Sylvia Rivera with a Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries banner.

History
May 30 2024

‘What the f**k’s wrong with you all?’ Sylvia Rivera’s fiery 1973 Pride speech still resonates today

trans model April Ashley

History
May 24 2024

Sixties trans pioneer April Ashley claimed she could have slept with all four of The Beatles

The LGBTQ+ community and its allies protests in front of Peru's health ministry on 17 May against a government decree listing 'transsexualism' as a 'mental disorder'.

Americas
May 20 2024

Protests in Peru after trans people deemed ‘mentally ill’

Hundreds protested the book ban. (@pride.in.protest/Instagram)

Activism
May 16 2024

Sydney Council reverses LGBTQ+ book ban after backlash: ‘We demand our equal rights’

He made the remarks in a radio interview. (Getty)

UK
May 14 2024

Bigots mad after new Scottish First Minister John Swinney affirms that trans women are women

The church leader was met with opposition from LGBTQ+ supporters. (Getty)

Trans
May 06 2024

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki flees own anti-trans protest after backlash from LGBTQ+ supporters

Zahra McDonald has a trans-inclusive social media account to raise awareness of endometriosis. (@endoitwithzahra/Instagram)

Health
May 06 2024

An endometriosis advocate angers bigots with a factual post about trans men with the condition

A graphic composed of an image of Kyle Cook, a drag queen and HIV activist, wearing an outfit inspired by HIV history, a red ribbon and a definition from a dictionary about HIV

Activism
May 05 2024

‘I’m gay, scouse, a drag queen living with HIV – that’s the holy trinity of being mouthy’

Fans have noticed a worrying trend based on how the singer is perceived. (Getty)

Non-Binary
May 04 2024

The gays are thirsting over Sam Smith in a Speedo, but fans have pointed out a disturbing trend

Kamala Harris will go head-to-head with Donald Trump in the US election in November. (Getty)

Politics
May 04 2024

Kamala Harris responds to Donald Trump’s views on state punishments for abortion: ‘It’s outrageous’

The activist said she is "used to" receiving such abuse. (Getty)

Trans
May 02 2024

Trans activist Charlie Craggs threatened with ‘beating’ minutes after giving an educational talk

Drag artist Aida H Dee during a Drag Queen Story Hour UK event.

UK
May 02 2024

Drag Queen Storytime founder defiant in face of threat to ‘cut him up and throw him into the river’

Photo of people gathering outside the Admiral Duncan pub in Old Compton Street in the Soho, which was attacked with a nail bomb on April 30, 1999, to remember the victims of the Orlando massacre, on June 13, 2016.

Crime
Apr 30 2024

Admiral Duncan nail bomb attack in Soho remembered 25 years on: ‘We will never forget’

The Australian state has updated its Anti-Discrimination Act. (Getty)

Non-Binary
Apr 30 2024

Queensland to protect non-binary and gender-diverse people in changes to its Anti-Discrimination Act

The country has outlawed LGBTQ+ relationships, people, and medical care teams. (Getty)

World
Apr 29 2024

Iraq’s criminalisation of same-sex relationships and LGBTQ+ people an ‘attack on human rights’

Pride
Apr 28 2024

Everything you need to know about every major Pride in the UK this year – including who’s performing

The bill is yet another attack on trans youth. (Getty)

Trans
Apr 27 2024

Tennessee passes anti-trans bill to ‘intimidate families of transgender youth’

Lesbian
Apr 26 2024

How my butch identity taught me to uplift lesbians who are being left out of the conversation

Lady Phyll is weraing a sparkly necklace and jumper and smiling for the camera.

Lesbian
Apr 25 2024

Lesbian Visibility Week: 5 queer women using their platforms to change the world

Activism
Apr 17 2024

While the US continues to repeal reproductive rights, WNBA partners with birth control brand Opill

A general view of guest enjoying the music at UK Black Pride 2023.

Pride
Apr 15 2024

UK Black Pride confirms when it’s returning in 2024

The launch is aimed at LGBTQ+ voters. (Getty)

Politics
Apr 11 2024

Joe Biden’s office launches ‘Out for Biden-Harris’, a re-election initiative for LGBTQ+ voters

Non-binary activist Leah Juliett looks down at the camera while wearing a dark shirt and white blazer while standing in front of a US historic building

Activism
Mar 28 2024

Naked photos of me were shared online when I was 14 – tech firms must do more to protect kids

James Elliot-Watson has shared his story of being suspended from his Christian school as part of Equality Australia's "Dismissed, Denied and Demeaned" report.

Education
Mar 26 2024

Gay student was ‘suspended and outed to parents’ by Christian school

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA - MARCH 24: Elliot Page speaks onstage during the 2024 JUNO Awards at Scotiabank Centre on March 24, 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Activism
Mar 25 2024

Elliot Page calls out ‘devastating’ attacks on LGBTQ+ rights at Juno Awards

A graphic composed of the red, yellow and green flag of Ghana; people protesting against an anti-LGBTQ+ bill proposed by Ghanaian lawmakers; and a Ghanaian queer activist holding up a sign reading 'We want to be seen'

Exclusive
Mar 19 2024

Ghana anti-LGBTQ+ bill could spark ‘witch hunt’ for queer people, says activist

Thousands gathered at the march. (Getty)

Activism
Mar 19 2024

Thousands of people march for trans and women’s rights in Pakistan

Going blonde was so much more than a new look to the star. (Getty)

Trans
Mar 13 2024

Dylan Mulvaney says ‘going blonde saved my life’ on second anniversary of publicly transitioning

Yasmin Benoit, pictured holding up an asexual Pride flag.

Asexual
Mar 12 2024

Asexual activist on facing ‘inappropriate questions’ and ‘sexual harassment’

Left hand panel shows Donatella Versace, slim, blonde and wearing a black dress. On the right she is seen posing at the LA LGBT Center event with Dwayne Wade, Gabrielle Union and Zaya Wade

Celebrity
Mar 10 2024

Donatella Versace got stuck in an elevator at an LGBTQ+ event and everyone’s making the same joke

A three-way split image of Yasmin Finney, Nadia Whittome, and Ayo Edebiri.

Pride
Mar 08 2024

International Women’s Day: 10 queer women who’ve changed the world in the last year

A split image, with the left being a small group of people next to a bisexual flag and the right being a larger group of people.

Europe
Mar 07 2024

Serbia: LGBTQ+ activists protest against alleged police brutality

James Talarico is a fierce LGBTQ+ ally and Democrat. (@jamestalarico/X)

Politics
Mar 07 2024

Texas politician calls out anti-LGBTQ+ ‘Christian nationalist’ views by citing the Bible

The teacher has shut down bigots. (Stock image/Getty)

Education
Mar 05 2024

Non-binary teacher shuts down LGBTQ+ ‘indoctrination’ classroom fears with kid-friendly answers

A police officer stands over a man lying on the floor on the side of the road.

US
Mar 04 2024

Philly LGBT Affairs director arrested and told to ‘shut the f*** up’ in ‘very concerning’ clip

The bill has not yet been passed into law. (Stock image/Getty)

Africa
Feb 29 2024

Ghana passes sweeping bill making identifying as LGBTQ+ or campaigning for queer rights illegal

The city will be hosting the event. (Getty)

Pride
Feb 27 2024

Long Beach to host and fund the Californian city’s Pride Parade for the first time

The singer isn't afraid to speak her mind and support the LGBTQ+ community and women's rights. (Getty)

Celebrity
Feb 26 2024

Kim Petras slams anti-trans and sexist views, dubbing them ‘the plague of this planet’

The pair are set to be honoured at this year's awards. (Getty/Getty)

Celebrity
Feb 23 2024

Oprah Winfrey and Niecy Nash-Betts to be honoured at GLAAD Media Awards 2024

A group of people sit with their backs to the camera, one wearing a trans flag as a cape.

UK
Feb 22 2024

UK’s first trans and non-binary domestic violence refuge opens