LGBT+
Gay Vloggers Push Back Against Chinese Censorship, and Succeed
Bilibili, China’s YouTube, has reversed a decision to ban a gay couple from using the term “husband and husband” in video titles.
‘I Feel Blessed’: First Person Granted UK Refugee Status For Being Non-Binary
Facing consistent physical and verbal abuse, Arthur Britney Joestar left El Salvador in 2017. Now they live in Liverpool, where girls stop them in the street to say they love their hair.
Owners of Three Iconic London LGBT Bars Say They Will Not Permanently Close
But fears remain that The Admiral Duncan, Retro and the Kings Arms could be in trouble.
Indonesian Security Forces Vow to Purge LGBT People From Their Ranks
Top brass say gay soldiers won't be able to serve the country properly.
Can Men Be Lesbian Icons? An Investigation
Tracing the phenomenon of queer women worshipping at the altar of certain soft butch men.
How Fanfiction Helped Me Come To Terms With My Queer Identity
Fanfic has always been treated as the shameful sibling of popular fiction. For queer communities, however, it has provided a safe space to explore and accept their identity.
Adjudicator Who Didn't Believe a Refugee's Rape Also Doubted LGBTQ Claimants
The Immigration and Refugee Board adjudicator didn't understand why a claimant kept a baby after being raped, and didn't believe a man was gay in part because he hadn't attended Toronto Pride.
Malaysian Official Grants ‘Full License’ to Arrest, ‘Educate’ Transgender People
The remarks have been criticized as legitimizing state violence against the transgender community.
Thailand Is Taking Steps to Recognize Same-Sex Couples. But What About the Rest of Southeast Asia?
Could this be the start of a domino effect? Don't hold your breath, experts say.
A New Gender Identity Law Could Be Disastrous for Trans Youth in Romania
The law, approved by parliament, makes it illegal to discuss gender identity in schools and universities.
For Queer Artists, Pride Month Under Lockdown Has Been Cruel
It’s a tough time for all performers and artists but for queer ones who usually have fewer opportunities anyway, lockdowns have been devastating.
How Queer Households Are Celebrating Pride During Lockdown, in Photos
Photographer Heather Glazzard spent the day travelling around London to find out what Pride looks and feels like this year for chosen families across the city.