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Rob Harkavy talks to Vlada Knowlton about her film “The Most Dangerous Year”.

Rob Harkavy9th July 20209th July 2020

Arts & Culture / Entertainment, culture & sport / Features / Video! Isolation interviews

Vlada Knowlton’s film The Most Dangerous Year addresses the issue of trans rights and also documents the journey of her own young daughter.

Community Effort To Re-Design San Francisco’s Harvey Milk Plaza

Newsdesk22nd March 20179th April 2017

News / World

Harvey Milk helped inspire a generation.

Boys can now wear skirts to school in Puerto Rico

Newsdesk1st April 20161st April 2016

News / World

Changes to regulations set by The Puerto Rico Department of Education mean that boys will now be able to wear skirts to school and girls, trousers.

India’s Supreme Court Consider Repealing Anti-Gay Law

Newsdesk2nd February 2016

News / World

India’s Supreme Court are to consider repealing the colonial-era law that criminalises homosexuality.

Donald Trump Would Overturn Gay Marriage If Elected

Newsdesk1st February 20161st February 2016

News / World

Donald Trump has said he would “strongly consider” appointing Supreme Court judges to overturn same-sex marriage, should he become president.

Australian PM Says Popular Vote Will Decide Gay Marriage

Newsdesk31st January 201631st January 2016

News / World

The Prime Minister of Australia has confirmed that the government will legalise same-sex marriage if the Australian people choose marriage equality in a federal plebiscite.

Thousands Gather To Protest Gay Rights In Italy

Newsdesk31st January 201631st January 2016

News / World

Thousands of people gathered in Rome, Italy, to protest against a proposed bill that would give marriage and adoption rights to gay couples.

Same-sex Marriage Legislation Goes Before Italian Parliament

Italian Parliament To Decide On Same-Sex Marriage

Newsdesk27th January 20169th March 2016

News / World

The Italian senate is set to begin debating on Thursday whether same-sex marriage should be legalised.

Sir Ian McKellen Claims Oscars Discriminate

National Treasure Claims Oscars Discriminate Against Gay People

Newsdesk26th January 201625th January 2016

Celebrity / News / UK

British national treasure, Sir Ian McKellen has said that the Academy Awards also discriminate against gay people, following growing accusations at the lack of diversity in this year’s nominees, all 20 are white, straight and cisgender.