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The US House of Representatives has voted to pass the Equality Act, a landmark civil rights bill prohibiting discrimination against LGBT+ people in all 50 states. The House voted 224-206 on Thursday (25 February) to pass the sweeping legislation, which substantially expands the existing 1964 Civil Rights Act to include specific protections for sexual orientation

Nick Wray welcomed his daughter Hannah amid the COVID-19 pandemic. For LGBT+ couples and single people who want to build a family, surrogacy is an increasingly common option. But it can be a financially, emotionally and logistically difficult journey at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. Gay dad and leading voice on

The UK government must prioritise LGBT+ young people facing homelessness in the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, a charity says. Charity akt – which supports LGBT+ young people in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness, abuse or living in a hostile environment – said the government needs to protect these young

Drag Race star Gottmik has revealed how RuPaul showered her with support as the pair “really clicked” behind the scenes. Gottmik joined season 13 as Drag Race‘s first openly trans masculine contestant, a seismic step for a show that has, at times, struggled and been criticised for largely excluding trans queens. While she’s had to endure

Mara Wilson lambasted the media’s treatment of both herself and Britney Spears. (Jerod Harris/Isaac Brekken/Getty) Matilda star Mara Wilson has criticised the media’s appalling treatment of Britney Spears in the years leading up to the singer’s mental health crisis, sharing her own experiences of being sexualised and targeted by the media. Mara Wilson, who made a name

While representation of gay characters in TV series has come a long way in the last couple of decades, it has been a painfully slow process to get to this point. This year, GLAAD’s “Where We Are On TV” report found that of 773 series regular characters scheduled to appear on broadcast scripted primetime television

Drag Race judge Ross Mathews with his new fiancé, Wellington Garcia (Instagram/@helloross) RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Ross Mathews is officially off the market after announcing his engagement to his partner, Wellington García. Mathews, 41, revealed on Tuesday (23 February) that he’d popped the question to his boyfriend after they’d been dating for over a year.

Robot Bender undergoes surgery in order to compete as a female robot in the 3004 Olympic Games. (20th Century Fox Film Corporation) A ‘transphobic’ Futurama episode landed with the series on Disney Plus Star, leaving a sour tase in fans’ mouths. Disney Plus‘ Star launched in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, bringing an

Jacob Anthony Angeli Chansley, known as the QAnon Shaman, is seen at the Capital riots. (Brent Stirton/Getty) People with extremist views are less able to do complex mental tasks because they see the world in a black and white way, according to research into extremism. The study by the University of Cambridge found people with

A lesbian who was cut out of her mother’s will has described the pain of being alienated by her entire family, simply because of her sexuality. Writing to The Oregonian, the anonymous Texan woman asks the Dear Annie advice column for help navigating a bitter family feud. She begins by explaining that she is now estranged

A firefighter who allegedly referred to a gay colleague as a “half a man” and “Arthur” has lost an unfair dismissal case. File photo. (Getty/PAUL ELLIS) A firefighter who referred to a gay colleague as a “half a man” and “Arthur” has lost a bid to challenge his dismissal. Philip Staines told an employment tribunal

Jessica Watkins. (Montgomery County Jail) Oath Keeper Jessica Watkins, charged for her involvement in the US Capitol Riots, fears for her safety because she is trans, her attorney said. The Oath Keepers, a far-right anti-government militia group, has been identified by federal prosecutors as among the most organised factions of rioters that seized the Capitol complex on

Drag Race UK star Sister Sister has opened up about the online abuse she has faced. (Drag Race UK/YouTube) Drag Race UK star Sister Sister has hit out at the “shocking and incredibly painful” online abuse she has had to endure. The season two star has faced persistent comments online from trolls who have criticised her

Spice Girls legend Mel C has said that she used to “wish she was a lesbian” and that she feels “very much a part” of the LGBT+ community. The singer faced persistent speculation in the early years of her career that she was secretly a lesbian – and she has now told Closer magazine that she didn’t

Héctor Bellerín of Arsenal. (Julian Finney/Getty) Arsenal right back Héctor Bellerín doesn’t think soccer is ready for a gay footballer just yet. The footballer – who has made a name for himself as a high-profile advocate for LGBT+ issues in the sport – told The Times that stigma still pervades, making coming out difficult for any soccer

Carole Baskin is seen on 15 September 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by fupp/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) Tiger King‘s Carole Baskin claims her late husband Don Lewis pretended to be someone else and used a fake name to hide their relationship from his then-wife. The Big Cat Rescue boss was married to millionaire Don Lewis when

Chyna Carrillo died after a violent assault in Pennsylvania. (Facebook) Trans woman Chyna Carrillo has died following a brutal assault in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. She was just 24-years-old. Police in Pennsylvania received reports of an attack at a residence on the morning of 18 February, according to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). When officers arrived,

Fuser. (Harmonix) It’s time to crack out your virtual DJ decks and give Fuser a spin as a free demo is now available on consoles and PC. From Harmonix – the makers of Guitar Hero and Rock Band – Fuser is a critically-acclaimed DJ simulator that sees your customised star mixing tunes and beats from

‘You can count on us’, German footballers say to LGBT+ players (John MacDougall/AFP/ Getty) Over 800 German footballers have pledged their support to any teammates who may be struggling with their sexuality and afraid to come out while playing. To date no male footballer has ever come out while actively playing in any of the

Freddie Mercury (L) and Elton John. (Getty Images) Sir Elton John regaled Olly Alexander with a haunting memory of attending Freddie Mercury’s funeral, as he compared the young star to the Queen frontman. Speaking on his Elton John’s Rocket Hour on Apple Music 1, the legendary singer sat down with Alexander to discuss all things It’s a Sin. The Channel 4

Founder of Black Transmen Carter Brown addresses a rally with members of Congress. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty) The Equality Act has been formally reintroduced to the House of Representatives by gay congressman David Cicilline and senator Jeff Merkley. The Equality Act would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or

Terry Sweet lost his life in the savage attack, while Bernard Hawkin was left permanently disabled (Screenshot: ITV) Campaigners are fundraising to create a memorial for two gay men who were left for dead following a brutal homophobic attack in Plymouth 25 years ago. Terry Sweet and Bernard Hawken were found lying 200 yards apart

Protesters listen to speeches and express their emotion in Times Square during the demonstration. Demonstrators gather in Times Square to demonstrate against the shooting of Roxanne Moore, a transgender woman. According to the Pennsylvania police, Moore a mentally ill woman, was shot 16 times while brandishing a gun in public. (Photo by John Lamparski/SOPA Images/LightRocket

Angie Arévalo died after she was stabbed by a 14-year-old during a family altercation. (TransLivesMatter.info) A trans woman has tragically died after being stabbed to death by a 14-year-old during a family argument in Columbia, local media has reported. Angie Arévalo died on Saturday, 6 February, after she was stabbed in the chest when a

Splatoon 3. (YouTube/Nintendo) It’s been almost two years since the last full Nintendo Direct and with the release schedule looking a little light, it’s about time we got some big news. And while it was overall lacking in big heavy hitting news (and the Zelda sequel we’re all anticipating), there’s still a whole host of

Emma Stone in the upcoming Disney film “Cruella”, about the early life of Cruella de Ville. (Disney) A Cruella trailer starring Emma Stone as the fashionable Disney villain Cruella de Vil has the entire internet making the same joke. The movie showcases the early days of the fur-loving, maniacal 101 Dalmatians character Cruella de Vil –

Andrzej Duda, president of Poland, lambasted “LGBT ideology” during his 2020 election campaign. (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty) LGBT+ people are being “scapegoated” by political leaders in Europe and Central Asia, according to an LGBT+ rights organisation. Progress on LGBT+ rights is “increasingly fragile”, ILGA-Europe warned in its tenth annual review, published on Tuesday (16 February)

Amanda Cotton unveils ‘Inexorable’ a statue depicting Anne Bonny and Mary Read at Execution Docks, London. Their story is told in the new Audible podcast Hell Cats (Audible) An eight foot statue of lesbian pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read has sparked outrage among locals in Devon. The statue, created by artist Amanda Cotton, was

Britney Spears. (Kevin Winter/Getty) Framing Britney Spears director Samantha Stark has said the singer deserves an apology from all the people who worked with Justin Timberlake on “Cry Me a River”. Timberlake issued an apology to Spears on Friday (12 February) for the way he treated her in the aftermath of their break-up in 2002. After their

Tammy Slaton, star of 1,000lb Sisters, has come out as pansexual. (YouTube) Tammy Slaton, star of TLC’s 1,000-lb Sisters, has come out as pansexual. The reality television star opened up about her sexuality in a clip from an upcoming episode, which was released by TMZ. In the clip, Tammy came out to her boyfriend Jerry while sitting