Activism

The activist had HIV since birth, and sadly died at age 39. (Getty)

Activism
Feb 22 2024

HIV activist Hydeia Broadbent dies aged 39

The mural has been unveiled to celebrate women's football. (PR handout)

Sport
Feb 22 2024

Mural of Lioness Chloe Kelly unveiled in Manchester to recognise her record-breaking penalty

The charity is facing budget cuts. (RISE/Facebook)

Community
Feb 20 2024

LGBTQ+ charity which supports domestic abuse survivors faces budget cuts

Britney Spears.

Celebrity
Feb 15 2024

Britney Spears releases bespoke sweet treat to help LGBTQ+ youth in crisis

Image shows trans activist Cecilia Gentili at an event, wearing a white dress and holding a microphone

News
Feb 07 2024

Tributes pour in for trailblazing Pose star Cecilia Gentili: ‘Go kiki with the ancestors’

Activism
Feb 02 2024

Remembering trailblazing LGBTQ+ civil rights activist James Baldwin this Black History Month

The CEO is stepping down after a four year stint in the role. (Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Activism
Jan 22 2024

Leni Morris to step down as CEO of UK charity Galop

Apparently, people are still mad about men painting their nails. (Icon Sportswire / Getty)

Activism
Jan 22 2024

It’s 2024, and Dwyane Wade’s painted nails have angered people

Leggero seemed to respond to the double standards faced by women and female-presenting people. (Rodin Eckenroth / Stringer)

Celebrity
Jan 22 2024

Comedian Natasha Leggero calls out double standards during set: ‘If the boys can do it, why can’t the girls?’

Stock image of a trans flag waving in the wind

Trans
Jan 18 2024

Major trans rights groups have united to take down anti-trans movement: ‘Double the power’

The proposed ban would mean that, finally, engaging in conversion practice in Scotland is a criminal offence. (Getty Images)

Politics
Jan 17 2024

Scottish Government says planned conversion therapy ban will not criminalise caregivers for ‘parental controls’

Platforms are protecting queer users online. (Juan Algar/Getty)

News
Jan 16 2024

LGBTQ+ groups are helping to stop conversion therapy content on social media

LGBTQ+ activists

Activism
Dec 28 2023

21 LGBTQ+ activists we looked up to this year

Six times the LGBTQ+ community and allies came together in 2023

Activism
Dec 24 2023

Six times the LGBTQ+ community and their allies fought together for a better future in 2023

Nia and Katie in We Live Here: The Midwest.

Exclusive
Dec 22 2023

These filmmakers are documenting what it’s like for LGBTQ+ families in America’s Midwest

Zander Moricz during the 2022 Spirit of Matthew Award.

US
Dec 18 2023

Activist expertly shuts down Moms for Liberty leader over refusal to resign from school board

Olly Alexander in a yellow/green snakeskin jacket holding a microphone up to his mouth.

Music
Dec 18 2023

Eurovision: 12 times Olly Alexander proved himself a powerful queer icon

Elliot Page has opened up about filming his new movie Close To You.

Activism
Dec 14 2023

Elliot Page calls on Supreme Court to reject Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care

Carla Antonelli

Trans
Dec 11 2023

Meet Spain’s first transgender senator

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

Activism
Dec 07 2023

Lady Phyll warns UK government ‘must go faster’ to protect LGBTQ+ lives

A graphic composed of images of trans and non-binary people with a picture of screens in the background with the colours of the trans pride flag

Activism
Dec 03 2023

Trans-led counselling fights to save lives and provide ‘chosen family’ amid anti-LGBTQ+ hate

Victoria Derbyshire, pictured.

Activism
Dec 02 2023

Victoria Derbyshire apologises to viewers after explicit Russia LGBTQ+ comment on live TV

Trans musicians Anthony Lexa, Mel4Ever and Bambie Thug against a pink, blue, and white background.

Music
Dec 02 2023

How trans and non-binary artists are fighting for space in the music industry: ‘We’re starting to feel seen’

David Tennant on BBC's The One Show wearing a trans pride TARDIS badge.

Celebrity
Nov 21 2023

David Tennant’s trans Tardis badge helps raise thousands for LGBTQ+ charity

Jude Guaitamacchi Trans Awareness Week

Opinion
Nov 19 2023

‘I work with trans youth and it’s clear our society is failing them’

Phoebe Plummer is led away by police officers

Activism
Nov 17 2023

Queer Just Stop Oil protester jailed for six months. Their crime is going on a slow march

Activism
Nov 14 2023

Pink pledges to give out banned books at Florida gigs

Activism
Nov 11 2023

‘What am I leaving behind?’: Queer Ugandans on the run from anti-homosexuality law speak out

A graphic composed of images of Republican presidential hopefuls Tim Scott and Vivek Ramaswamy at a debate with a picture of Dr Marci Bowers performing a gender-affirming surgery for a trans person

Politics
Nov 09 2023

Trans healthcare expert slams Republican presidential candidates’ ‘fear-based’ anti-trans attacks

Carol Vorderman

Activism
Nov 09 2023

Carol Vorderman leaves BBC radio show so she can keep criticising Tory government

Comedian Joe Lycett, who has used his platform to troll various politicians including Suella Braverman, smiles as he wears a green and black snakeskin patterned top

UK
Nov 05 2023

Joe Lycett trolls Suella Braverman for depicting homelessness as ‘lifestyle choice’

Lesbian pop singer Gia Woods.

Exclusive
Nov 02 2023

Pop star Gia Woods on break-ups, ‘sapphic revenge’ tracks and fighting for queer Iranians

Russell Tovey, Mae Martin and Jade Thirlwall against a rainbow coloured backdrop featuring British prime minister Rishi Sunak.

Politics
Nov 02 2023

Mae Martin, Russell Tovey, Jade Thirlwall and many others demand UK ban on conversion therapy

Activism
Nov 01 2023

Andrew Lumsden, founder of Gay Liberation Front and Pride, dies aged 82

Sakia Gunn Way, Newark, New Jersey

Activism
Nov 01 2023

Sakia Gunn: Newark renames street after murdered lesbian teen

On the left, Tyalor Swift in a multi-coloured blazer. On the right, Matty Healy in a white shirt.

Celebrity
Oct 25 2023

Taylor Swift fans raise thousands for LGBTQ+ centre to one-up The 1975’s Matty Healy

Fossil Fuel Pride protesters

Activism
Oct 18 2023

Climate activists protest PinkNews Awards 2023 over sponsor fossil fuel links

World
Oct 13 2023

‘You left Russia, but Russia never left you’: Queer couple scarred after fleeing anti-LGBTQ+ violence

A graphic composed of an outline of the state of Florida, a trans Pride flag, the US flag and Avery Wade Kelley a trans person who left the state over gender-affirming healthcare bans

US
Oct 12 2023

‘I won’t detransition for someone who thinks I shouldn’t exist’, says trans man fleeing Florida

Activists let off smoke bombs in the trans flag colours in protest of the government's treatment of trans people.

Activism
Oct 11 2023

Trans group protests Tory government after Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman comments