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“Homosexuals will no longer breathe in this country.": Senegal MPs back law doubling prison terms for gay relations
7+ hour, 37+ min ago (401+ words) Homosexuals will no longer breathe in this country.": Senegal MPs back law doubling prison terms for gay relations'scenemag.co.uk Senegal's National Assembly has voted to dramatically toughen the country's already harsh anti'LGBTQ+ laws, passing legislation that doubles the maximum…...
Gender-inclusive pronouns have been around for centuries, says Surrey academic
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (378+ words) The argument that gender-neutral and gender-nonconforming'pronouns are a recent " and therefore suspect " invention is contradicted by centuries'of literary history, according to a new book written by a University of Surrey researcher. This'finding shapes the book's central argument " that gender-nonconformity'(GNC)…...
University of Brighton to exhibit UK AIDS Memorial Quilt in powerful tribute to lives lost
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (255+ words) The University of Brighton is set to host a major exhibition of the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, bringing a deeply personal and poignant reminder of lives lost during the HIV/AIDS crisis back into public view. The display, which will…...
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars, Hudson Williams and François Arnaud, hit back at ‘racist, homophobic’ abuse from toxic fans
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (238+ words) The stars of'Heated Rivalry'have issued a blistering joint rebuke of what they describe as "racist" and "homophobic" abuse circulating within the show's increasingly fervent online fandom. Hudson Williams, 25, and Fran'ois Arnaud, 40 - who play rival'turned'romantic ice hockey stars Shane Hollander and…...
South Australian LGBTQ+ community demands action after violent assault and comments from politician linking gay marriage to bestiality
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (408+ words) South Australia's LGBTQ+ community is calling for urgent legal protections after a series of homophobic and transphobic incidents, including the violent assault of a gay couple in Adelaide city centre and comments from One Nation's state lead candidate Cory Bernardi…...
Swindon & Wiltshire Pride secures £69,500 from National Lottery to explore county's LGBTQ+ history
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (215+ words) A major new heritage project exploring two centuries of Wiltshire's LGBTQ+ history is set to begin after Swindon & Wiltshire Pride secured a "69,500 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme, titled'We Were Always Here, aims to document the stories,…...
‘Not Sustainable’: Cardiff’s Queer Emporium forced to shut down
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (229+ words) Cardiff's much'loved Queer Emporium - a flagship LGBTQ+ community hub, retail space and events venue - has announced it will close its city'centre site this summer after struggling with escalating operating costs. Over the years, the venue has also provided an affirming,…...
Celebs, including Alan Cumming, Bowen Yang and Lena Waithe, unite to launch foundation supporting LGBTQ filmmakers
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (371+ words) A coalition of high-profile LGBTQ figures has announced the launch of'The Necessary Foundation, a new non-profit dedicated to funding, mentoring and elevating emerging queer filmmakers at a time when industry support for diverse storytelling is under renewed political pressure. The…...
Community fundraiser launched to install cameras to protect Stonewall National Monument Pride flag
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (495+ words) A new grassroots fundraising drive has been launched to install private security cameras overlooking the flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument, following public anger over the recent removal of the Progress Pride flag by National Park Service (NPS) staff. The…...
"They’re trying to use the law to take away our visibility.” Queer Scout hits back as Scouting America launches lawsuit
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (318+ words) Scouting America - the organisation formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America - has launched legal action against an Arizona-based LGBTQ-owned travel company called'Queer Scout, claiming trademark dilution and alleged brand confusion. Against that backdrop, Queer Scout founder Sam Holdren suggested…...