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Jun 8
4 min

What is Boris Johnson's and the UK Conservative Government's Current Stance on Trans Rights?

In this article James explains some of the current issues on trans rights in the UK and what the government is and isn't doing about it.

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Have the UK Government Banned Conversion Therapy?

Brittany Hernández

May 9
4 min

Have the UK Government Banned Conversion Therapy?

Brittany explores the topic of conversion therapy highlighting in particular the struggle for Trans people's Rights.

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What the Pardons to Abolished Same-Sex Crimes Mean for People in the UK

James Spargo

Mar 14
5 min

What the Pardons to Abolished Same-Sex Crimes Mean for People in the UK

How will the new extension of pardoning for past same-sex crimes impact the UK, and why are some people against it?

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What is the Gay Cake Row?: The Lee vs. Ashers Baking Company Case

Brittany Hernández

Feb 11
4 min

What is the Gay Cake Row?: The Lee vs. Ashers Baking Company Case

Brittany breaks down the legal battle between LGBTQ+ activist Gareth Lee and Ashers Baking Company in Northern Ireland.

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The Legalisation of Same-Sex Marriage and Adoption in Chile

Brittany Hernández

Jan 17
4 min

The Legalisation of Same-Sex Marriage and Adoption in Chile

The most recent step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in Chile, find out more about the legalisation of Same-Sex Marriage in this article.

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Transgender Healthcare in the UK: My Experience

James Spargo

Jan 13
10 min

Transgender Healthcare in the UK: My Experience

James shares his personal experience with transgender healthcare in the UK, from miscommunication and ignorance to year-long waiting times.

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What Does "Marriage for All" in Switzerland Mean?

Brittany Hernández

Dec 15, 2021
4 min

What Does "Marriage for All" in Switzerland Mean?

Read more about the latest step forward for the LGBTQ+ Community in Switzerland in light of the recent referendum.

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Who Are The Most Influential LGBT+ Celebrities and Activists of 2021?

Choon Young Tan

Nov 26, 2021
7 min

Who Are The Most Influential LGBT+ Celebrities and Activists of 2021?

As the year begins to draw to a close, let's remind ourselves of some of 2021's most influential LGBT+ celebrities and activists.

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LGBT+ Rights in Italy: What is the Zan Bill and Why Was it Rejected?

Brittany Hernández

Nov 16, 2021
4 min

LGBT+ Rights in Italy: What is the Zan Bill and Why Was it Rejected?

The most recent chapter in LGBT+ history in Italy: what is the Zan Bill, what was the reaction to it, and what happens next?

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What Does Being Non-Binary Mean?: The History of Non-Binary Identities

Cara Outteridge

Oct 25, 2021
4 min

What Does Being Non-Binary Mean?: The History of Non-Binary Identities

Cara outlines what being non-binary actually means, the gender binary that exists in society, and why some people live outside of it.

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Why are the LGBT+ Community Protesting in Spain?

Brittany Hernández

Oct 18, 2021
5 min

Why are the LGBT+ Community Protesting in Spain?

As tensions rise in Spain for the LGBTQ+ community, what's behind the protests, and will the government change?

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Mandatory LGBT+ Education in Scotland: What Does It Actually Mean?

Christophe Locatelli

Oct 13, 2021
2 min

Mandatory LGBT+ Education in Scotland: What Does It Actually Mean?

Scotland has become the first country in the world to make LGBT+ education in schools mandatory. Christophe explains what that means.

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The Court of Appeal Has Overturned the Puberty Blockers Ban for Transgender Children

Christophe Locatelli

Sep 20, 2021
2 min

The Court of Appeal Has Overturned the Puberty Blockers Ban for Transgender Children

The controversial ruling to require court approval before prescribing puberty blockers to children has been overturned.

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What does 'TERF' mean, and why has J.K Rowling been labelled as one?

Brittany Hernández

Aug 25, 2021
5 min

What does 'TERF' mean, and why has J.K Rowling been labelled as one?

Public figures such as J.K. Rowling have been labelled TERFs by LGBT+ activists. Brittany explains what the term means, and why it's used.

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Why are LGBTQ+ Activists Criticising Brands for their Pride Campaigns?

Brittany Hernández

Jul 16, 2021
6 min

Why are LGBTQ+ Activists Criticising Brands for their Pride Campaigns?

Brittany looks at the true impact of Pride marketing campaigns and why some people are accusing brands of 'pinkwashing'.

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How does the Scottish National Party vote on LGBTQ+ Issues?

Giovanni Florean

Jul 6, 2021
3 min

How does the Scottish National Party vote on LGBTQ+ Issues?

The third Cheat Sheet in this series looks at the LGBTQ+ voting history of some of the most influential Scottish National Party MPs.

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Christophe Locatelli

Jun 25, 2021
4 min

The History of Pride

This Pride month, Christophe looks back at how the movement started and why it's still important that we keep celebrating today.

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What Was the High Court Puberty Blockers Case, and What Was the Ruling?

Brittany Hernández

Jun 14, 2021
5 min

What Was the High Court Puberty Blockers Case, and What Was the Ruling?

Brittany takes a look at the recent ruling on Puberty Blockers in the UK, the response, and how this will impact young trans individuals.

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Why Has the Government's LGBT+ Advisory Panel Disbanded and What Happens Next?

Brittany Hernández

May 21, 2021
5 min

Why Has the Government's LGBT+ Advisory Panel Disbanded and What Happens Next?

In April 2021 the LGBT Advisory Panel disbanded due to conflicts over the banning conversion therapy. Brittany looks at the impact.

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How does the Liberal Democrats Party Vote on LGBTQ+ Policies?

Christophe Locatelli

May 14, 2021
3 min

How does the Liberal Democrats Party Vote on LGBTQ+ Policies?

The third Cheat Sheet in this series looks at the LGBTQ+ voting history of some of the most influential Liberal Democrats Party MPs.

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