Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2020
It’s the deadliest year on record for the transgender or gender non-conforming community.
Don't miss a thing with the Kitsch mix newsletter.
Get the best of what’s queer, right to your inbox.
Global News
If only the world was as “open-minded” as us… Alas, matters of sexual identity and equal love, often cause so much friction in the rest of the world. Here, find an open dialogue on the issues facing our LGBT community.
The UK’s School LGBT Bullying Projects Axed by Government
Cut to anti-bullying funding in England for LGBTQ+ young people ‘callous’
Marielle Franco’s widow elected to Rio city council
Mônica Benício was due to marry the black feminist LGBT activist before she was shot down in a Brazilian street. Her killing sparked an outpouring of reverence and revolt
Black Lives Matter: It’s Time To Step Up
To us, strength has no identity, and solidarity should have no race. We can’t continue with business as usual. This week, we’re suspending our regular
UK Black Pride 2019: Thousands Gather For Europe’s Biggest Celebration of the BAME LGBTQ+ Community
UK Black Pride is much needed event that celebrates the diversity of LGBTQ+ people and recognises unique struggles that queer people of colour – QTIPOC,
New Qantas ad features sweet same-sex wedding and Sydney Mardi Gras
A new ad by airline Qantas features a same-sex wedding, Hugh Jackman and scenes from the Sydney Mardi Gras parade. The ad starts off with
If Your Now Out At Work You Could Be Underperforming In Your Job, New Study Says
New study says LGBTQI employees who aren’t out at work suffer professionally. According to a new report, LGBTI employees who aren’t out at work suffer professionally.
Couple’s suicide notes reveal stigma they face in India’s queer community
Lesbian couple’s suicide notes reveal stigma they face in India The suicide of a lesbian couple who jumped into a river and drowned highlights the
Uber Driver sacked after kicking lesbian couple out of taxi for kissing
The driver, who told the couple that kissing in an Uber was illegal, is criticised by regulators and the company itself. The driver, who told
Lesbian, bisexual girls face higher odds of being suspended or expelled, say researchers
A study into the differing experiences among lesbian and bi pupils in the American school system has found an alarming disparity in the way it treats its LGBT+ and
Student Suspended By Her School After Asking Her Girlfriend To Prom
A students was punished by her high school after she asked her girlfriend to prom during a school talent show. After her girlfriend had performed
Taiwan Court Rejects This Couple’s Request To Register Their Marriage
On Thursday, the Taipei High Administrative Court rejected a lesbian couple looking to register their union. In 2017, a court ruling gave the government two years to
Teen Beaten By Classmates Who Thought She Was A Lesbian
A 15-year-old in India has reportedly been beaten and abused in twisted ways because her attackers suspected she was a lesbian. According to The News Minute,
Lesbian Couple Battle Bulgaria’s Legal System For Recognition Of Their Same-Sex Marriage
Lilia Babulkova and her wife, DK, have become the first queer couple to fight a legal battle for the recognition of their same-sex marriage in
Australia’s First Same-Sex Wedding Will Happen This Weekend
Lauren Price and Amy Laker from Sydney will be the first same-sex couple to marry in Australia after receiving special permission to tie the knot
Australians Voted Decisively ‘Yes’ To Same-Sex Marriage In Historic Result
Australia has voted decisively in favour of legalising same-sex marriage. The postal vote was held to see if there was support to change the law,
Senator Says Australian Parliament Will Debate Same-Sex Marriage ‘Within Days’ If Yes Vote Wins
At 10am on Wednesday the Australian public will know the results of the same-sex marriage survey, but there is already growing assumption that the answer
UN Slams Australia On Same-Sex Marriage Survey
The United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) has blasted Australia’s inadequate protection of human rights, calling for immediate action on the nation’s same-sex marriage and asylum seeker policies. In a
Leading CEO Says Coming Out Made Her A Better Boss
As an openly bisexual CEO in financial services, Inga Beale is now seen as one of the world’s most powerful and prominent bosses. In 2014,
LGBT Rights Activists Welcome NHS Questioning Of Patients Over Sexuality
This week, it was announced that UK doctors will now ask patients about their sexual orientation. In England, NHS patients will be asked about their sexuality
‘Polite’ Prejudice In Same-Sex Marriage Debate Is Still Prejudice, Says Labor Senate Leader
Last week, the Australian government voted on a bill that will ban vilification and intimidation against LGBTI people during the government’s same-sex marriage survey. Labor
Anti-Gay Activists In Australia Claim Equal Marriage ‘Discriminates Against Lesbians’
The Australian Family Association demands that lesbians reject a proposed equal marriage law as it goes to a public vote. Why? Well, anti-LGBT lobby is
President Barack Obama Pays Tribute To Edith Windsor
In her life-time, Edie Windsor changed history, and everyone from LGBT citizens and allies, to past presidents and celebrities were grateful for her courage. Her 2013
LGBT Trailblazer Edith Windsor, Whose Same-Sex Marriage Fight Led to Landmark Ruling, Dies at 88
Edith Windsor, the gay-rights activist whose legal battles for same sex marriage rights resulted in the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the federal Defense
Hate Crime Against LGBT People In Britain Up 78% In Just 4 Years, Stonewall Research Shows
The new research by Stonewall (based on YouGov polling of over 5,000 LGBT people) has kicked off the group’s #ComeOutForLGBT campaign to encourage people to
Canada Introduces Gender-Neutral ‘X’ Option On Passports
From Thursday, Canadians will be able to identify as gender neutral on their passports under new changes that have been enthusiastically welcomed by rights campaigners.
Ann Coulter Says She’d Rather Blame Hurricane Harvey On Lesbian Mayor Than Climate Change
Right-wing media pundit, Ann Coulter took to Twitter this week to insinuate that “Houston electing a lesbian mayor” is a more likely explanation for Hurricane
Joint Chiefs To Troops: No Change To Military’s Policy On Transgender Service Members
Gen. Joseph Dunford, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, announced today that despite Donald Trump’s tweet to the contrary there has been no
Trump, With A Single Tweet, Bans Transgender People From Serving In The US Military
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to turn the page on years of Republican hostility to progress on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights
Love Wins: Germany Votes To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
German politicians have voted to make same-sex marriage legal just days after Chancellor Angela Merkel dropped her opposition to it. The snap vote came after
Latest NEWS
Also see
If only the world was as “open-minded” as us… Alas, matters of sexual identity and equal love, often cause so much friction in the rest of the world. Here, find an open dialogue on the issues facing our LGBT community.
Oscar-Nominated Elliot Page, Start of ‘Juno’ and ‘Umbrella Academy’, Comes Out as Transgender
Elliot Page has come out as trans with a powerful message of love and hope.
Jameela Jamil among stars On 2020 ‘Out100’ List
Singers Lizzo and Janelle Monae also appear on this year’s Out100 list.
Sarah Paulson talks about the inspiration behind her role in the film ‘Run’
Emmy Award-winning actress plays a protective mother who becomes quite terrifying over the course of the movie.
Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2020
It’s the deadliest year on record for the transgender or gender non-conforming community.
New Batwoman Trailer offers first look at new lead Javicia Leslie in action
Batwoman’s new trailer offers a first look at new lead Javicia Leslie in action as Ryan Wilder.
Lottie Moss comes out publicly as pansexual
The model sister of Kate Moss says she’s open to relationships with people of “any gender”.