LGBT rights
Arkansas governor who vetoed anti-trans law defends other anti-trans bills
State legislature overturned Asa Hutchinson’s block on law banning gender-confirming treatment for young people
Martin Pengelly and agencies
11, Apr, 2021 @3:00 PM
‘These are our homes’: LA gay bars fight to stay afloat after year of shutdown
Historic queer institutions across southern California that have been safe spaces for LGBTQ+ crowds for decades are in danger of closing permanently
Sam Levin in Los Angeles
10, Apr, 2021 @5:00 AM
Ted Brown: the man who held a mass kiss-in and made history
After a tumultuous childhood, he helped organise the UK’s first Gay Pride in 1972 – going on to battle against homophobic media, in a lifetime devoted to change
Jason Okundaye
08, Apr, 2021 @5:00 AM
Hidden human rights crises threaten post-Covid global security – Amnesty
‘Crises will multiply’ if escalating repression by governments under pretext of pandemic ignored, says secretary general
Kate Hodal
08, Apr, 2021 @5:00 AM
Women’s prize condemns online attack on trans nominee Torrey Peters
Open letter had claimed that the longlisting of the Detransition, Baby author signalled that female writers were unworthy of their own prize
Sian Cain
07, Apr, 2021 @4:51 PM
'I felt this crushing guilt': how faith-based LGBTQ conversion practices harm young Australians
A new study finds survivors who want to keep practising their faith can experience fresh shame when accessing mental health support
Gary Nunn
06, Apr, 2021 @8:40 PM
Keir Starmer apologises for visiting church behind gay 'exorcisms'
Visiting Jesus Church in Brent was a ‘mistake’, says the Labour leader after pressure from LGBTQ+ activists
Kevin Rawlinson
06, Apr, 2021 @1:45 PM
Arkansas governor vetoes bill banning medical treatment for young trans people
Asa Hutchinson veto followed pleas from pediatricians, social workers and parents who said measure would harm trans youths
Martin Pengelly in New York and AP
05, Apr, 2021 @8:03 PM
'Howling anger': How Angels in America and The Normal Heart confronted the Aids crisis
The pandemic inspired many works of art but two furious, turbulent plays written at its onset still tower over the rest. As both return, we explore their enduring power
Ryan Gilbey
05, Apr, 2021 @5:00 AM
Far right puts brakes on a new law that aims to stamp out homophobia in Italy
Attacks on gay people continue unchecked as activists step up their 25-year battle to win LGBT rights
Angela Giuffrida
04, Apr, 2021 @9:00 AM
Keir Starmer criticised over visit to church where pastor opposed same-sex marriage
Labour leader praised Jesus House in London as ‘wonderful example’ of a church serving its community
Harry Taylor
03, Apr, 2021 @6:34 PM
I thought I was over my Catholic guilt about being gay. Maybe I was wrong? | Antoun Issa
An adolescence of shame about being LGBTQ+ can have lingering effects on our behaviour that stretch well into adulthood
Antoun Issa
01, Apr, 2021 @7:00 PM
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