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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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