The LGBT+ rights campaigner was protesting legally when he was arrested today Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has been arrested during a one-man protest against Russia’s mistreatment of LGBT+ people, as the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Moscow. Mr Tatchell was holding a banner supporting gay men who have […]
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New York Uber driver allegedly kicks same-sex couple out of his car over “disrespectful” act An Uber driver in New York reportedly kicked a lesbian couple out of his car for kissing, calling the act “disrespectful” – a comment which was caught on video following the incident. Emma Pichl, 24, and […]
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The new DIVA Music Festival, headlined by KT Tunstall, aims to put women centre stage For the last 25 years, DIVA has prided itself on championing women and celebrating our achievements in all fields, including arts and culture. Whether between the covers of the magazine itself, at the groundbreaking DIVA Literary […]
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Rob Harkavy, Head of Commercial Operations at Twin Media Group, takes on new role as Editor-at-large Introducing our brand new Editor-at-large here at OutNews! Rob Harkavy has been involved in LGBTQ media for more than ten years, and has written for g3, Out in the City, DIVA and, of course, Out News […]
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London’s LGBTQI+ community groups come together to celebrate HRH George Michael, qweens, and queer love London’s LGBTQI+ community groups have put their lovely heads together to hold free party, This is My Culture, remembering queer icon George Michael’s life, talent, and courage in celebrating sexual freedom this royal wedding weekend. This year marks […]
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UK’s leading charity for LGBT+ equality, releases guidance to help combat bi-erasure and biphobia Celebrating Bi Inclusion In Secondary Schools is designed to provide specific insight into the experiences of bi young people in schools and highlight issues that bi people of all ages continue to face. Bi people are often the […]
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LGBT+ rights movements come together to protest Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting A number of high-profile UK and global LGBTQIA+ rights movements are coming together this week in a series of events and protests while The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) takes place in the UK, to demand that they put […]
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Portuguese parliament votes to adopt ground-breaking new law The Portuguese parliament has voted to adopt a ground-breaking law which better protects and respects the right to self-determination and bodily integrity of trans and intersex people. “Portugal is really making history”, said Katrin Hugendubel, ILGA-Europe’s Advocacy Director, in reaction to the vote. “This law will make […]
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Bob Dylan, St Vincent, and Ke$ha reimagine traditional wedding songs for #UniversalLove album Ke$ha and American singer-songwriter Annie Clark, aka St Vincent, are among a group of six other artists, including Bob Dylan, to be featured on the new Universal Love album. A collection of reimagined wedding songs “celebrating the enduring and overwhelming power of […]
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The poll found 76% of respondents believe gay marriage should be legal Despite the results, Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK or Ireland which still bans marriage for same-sex couples, even with majority support among the public and in the Northern Ireland Assembly. In November 2015, a majority […]
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