it's so nice to see what a functioning judiciary looks like "A transgender woman in the East African nation of Kenya has won a landmark court victory in which the judge not only found in her favour, but ordered the government to pass a Transgender Protection Rights Act." fuck yeah

Sharing natgeo stories after they erased an entire goddamn documentary about a queer climate scientist is jusf… ugh I know plenty of good people work there, I know some of them, but like, we’re just pretending this never happened? defector.com/why-did-nati...

Are you in #London? I will be there Oct 16 in conversation with @cnlester.bsky.social about #trans #history and the Weimar era Institute built by Hirschfeld—we have always been, we will remain, we shall overcome 🏳️‍⚧️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brandy-sch...

Research on LGBT pupils removed from Stormont's education department website www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Anthony Delaney isn't on here, so here's a shout-out for his new book, Queer Georgians - published today! It looks fabulous . . . 🌈📚🗃️ www.penguin.co.uk/books/460692... @doubledaybooks.bsky.social There's an online event with AD and @thegozfather.bsky.social (The National Archives) on 17 Sept . . .

Pope Leo XIV met with one of the most prominent advocates for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church. The Rev. James Martin said Leo told him that he intended to continue Pope Francis’ policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy.

"The world is burning. Fascism is rising. Countries are falling. And we’re on the brink of incredible technological change, which will either be the end of everything or a new beginning. So, who needs artists?" I've written about what it takes to make art & live bravely. tinyurl.com/bdfjszbu

Brand new NOTCHES post out now! Read Urning: Queer Identity in the German Nineteenth Century by Douglas Pretsell here: wp.me/p6JJ6S-4Px #historyofsexuality #Germanhistory #queerhistory

“Florida Locals Defy Ron DeSantis By Restoring Pulse Rainbow Crosswalk” Well done, Florida locals, well done!

A rainbow crosswalk in Orlando that was part of the city’s Pulse Memorial was painted over by the state last night at the order of Ron DeSantis. The memorial honored the 49 people fatally shot by a gunman at the Pulse LGBTQ nightclub in 2016 — the largest mass shooting in the country at the time.

"Meta appoints anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist Robby Starbuck as AI bias advisor" www.advocate.com/news/meta-ro...

Sex-reversal in birds (genetically male/female but appear female/male) is surprisingly common. Best detail: A genetically male bird called a laughing kookaburra had recently laid an egg. (1/2) By @phiejacobs.bsky.social on @science.org

The Irish author has described himself as a "terf". 👉 buff.ly/g1v2cQU #GCNnews

Stephen Fry to narrate documentary on iconic UK gay neighbourhood

Don Leon, by unknown An apology of homosexuality in the form of a long poem, from the first half of the 19th c. (Reader's discretion advised)

On how a story mutates as it spreads across the British media… The Telegraph's M&S trans shop assistant tall tale turned into a malicious game of telephone... brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/the-telegr...

Great history thread and & lots of parralels between Section 28 & present day attacks on trans rights. While it's human and fair to feel deeply frustrated at fighting the same battles of decades ago all over again, seeing how similar storms have been weathered in the past can give us hope.

The incredible, almost-forgotten story of the first man in Britain to come out publicly as gay

Since publishing Rainbow Trap in June, I've been sharing ideas from the book across the UK and getting a feel for what ideas about LGBTQ data resonate with audiences and what ideas fall flat. Here's my list of 10 things I've learnt when talking about LGBTQ data 👇 📝 kevinguyan.com/2025/08/07/1...

The digital archive will comprise articles, photographs, videos, and speeches that showcase and honour Rustin's extensive career and activism. #GCNnews

🌈 Pride trailblazer Ted Brown, 75, to receive an honorary doctorate 🎓 A powerful recognition of a lifetime spent fighting for LGBTQ+ rights and dignity 💪🏾👏 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly4xx1zzj5o

Mariah Carey wearing a "Protect The Dolls" jacket while performing at Brighton Pride

On 17 September 2025, I'll be chatting with Anthony Delaney about his excellent new book Queer Georgians. You can register for this online event via the link. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards! lambdaliterary.org/2025/07/anno...

"The message was clear: we will not be erased. Our existence is natural, historic and enduring". No matter how much transphobes may try and push their nasty little gc ideology, trans and non-binary individuals exist, have always existed and will always exist. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Book review: How “The First Homosexuals” Shaped an Identity #booksky

What does queer life feel like on the margins of China’s cities? In this essay, Ian Tian traces the stories of gender- and sexually nonconforming migrant workers in urban villages, exploring how queerness is shaped by class and space and why the LGBTQ+ movement must reckon with its own exclusions.

Ten years ago, on this day 15 July, the Irish Oireachtas passed the Gender Recognition Act 2015 (An tAcht um Inscne a Aithint, 2015). It was a piece of legislation that allowed me to live my life authentically & I'm forever grateful. Despite what others may have you believe, the sky did not fall in.

Wishing a fun, happy and safe pride to all those taking part in @prideinlondon.bsky.social It is as needed as it ever was.

Are you an LGBTQ+ person living in Ireland? Please consider taking this anonymous survey on the types and frequency of abuse in the LGBTQ+ community. This info will be used to train support services to better support the community! Take the survey 👉 eu.surveymonkey.com/r/QHBTLPK

Weekend history lesson! www.attitude.co.uk/life/author-...

I was determined to view the full UK AIDS quilt in the short time it’s on display at Tate Modern, and today that’s what I did. So full of emotions. People who, like me, should still be here. I will never forget. That’s my promise to all of those who came before me and were taken far too soon.

This win means a lot to me for a lot of reasons, but most notably: I am the first trans man to ever win in this category!!! 🏳️‍⚧️ I hope this gives my queer & trans writer siblings heart—your work is important!

‘Words shape the mess we’re given into worlds we can survive. Edmund White will be remembered as a model for how to write dissident life.’ @benwritesthings.bsky.social remembers Edmund White: www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/ju...

NEW BLOG!! In this blog, Myriade: Photographing Trans Resistance and Intimacy unfolds as a powerful portrait series that captures the quiet strength, intimacy, and beauty of trans and queer lives. www.ilfordphoto.com/myriade-phot... Images - ©Jules Mono

Mapping the Far Right Groups Targeting LGBTIQ Events During Pride Month

The Independent’s Pride List is back again, celebrating the LGBT+ community’s biggest pioneers over the past 12 months. LGBT+ rights have been at the forefront of the political agenda over the past year, but rarely for positive reasons. Below are just some of the inspiring changemakers featured.

Edmund White, novelist and great chronicler of gay life, dies aged 85

This is absolutely shameful. Harvey Milk was a hero. He died for our community. Brave LGBTQ veterans worked for years to achieve the naming of a ship for Harvey. Now they’re wiping it away due to straight up bigotry. They’re determined to erase LGBTQ people from all aspects of public life.

19 companies that have pulled support of Pride parades, in whole or in part, this year: Lowe's Dyson Nivea Tiffany & Co. Toyota Capital One UPS Disney DoorDash Live Nation Anheuser-Busch Diageo PepsiCo Nissan PricewaterhouseCoopers Citi Mastercard Booz Allen Hamilton Deloitte

British feminism needs reshaping’: Kate Nash on her new single about trans rights The British pop musician questions the gender-critical movement in her new song Germ, and argues that cis women need to stand up for the trans community 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...