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Think Again Is For Queer Jacqueline Wilson Fans

Seven Standen — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 06:27:14 +0000

Think Again (2024) is the long-awaited sequel to Dame Jacqueline Wilson's Girls In Love series, which saw its last entry in 2002.

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Why Are Transgender Women Being Villanised?

edenwilkinson — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:31:29 +0000

Intense hatred and fear mongering towards transgender women is on the rise. Over the past couple of years, this anger has seeped into the political sphere.

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Interview With Gavin Brown From Trade Sexual Health

Alice Bennett — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:16:39 +0000

Trade Sexual Health is a charity that offers health services and support to local LGBT communities within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Chief Executive Officer, Gavin Brown, sat down to chat with me about the work that Trade does, community and queer joy at pride and taking part in a Trans Healthcare campaign with Leicester Citizens.

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UK Government blocks proposed Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill

Sophia Stanford — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:58:34 +0000

The UK Government has enacted section 35 order of the Scotland Act 1998 to block a new law proposed by Scottish Parliament that would introduce a self-identification system for people who want to change gender.

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Reports of Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Rising Rapidly in the UK

Lottie Murray — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:50:41 +0000

There has been a daunting rise in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes being reported to police in the UK. Figures have shown that hate crimes related to sexual orientation and gender identification are a major area of concern for police across the UK.

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Russian Tennis Player Criticises Country’s Attitudes To Homosexuality

Katie Heyes — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:57:14 +0000

Katie Heyes Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina has recently spoken out against her country’s attitudes towards to homosexuality after coming out. Kasatkina Opens Up About Her Sexuality The 25-year-old, who reached the French Open semi-finals last month, opened up about her sexuality in a YouTube interview with Russian blogger Vitya

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London Celebrates 50 Years of Pride

Sam Lewis — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:57:42 +0000

A record number of 1.5 million people turned up on Saturday 2 June to celebrate five decades of Pride since the first march in 1972.

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Stars of ‘Heartstopper’ Stand Up To Anti-LGBTQ+ Protesters at London Pride

Katie Heyes — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 21:27:35 +0000

The cast of Netflix’s smash-hit queer TV series Heartstopper, have been filmed standing up to anti-LGBTQ+ protesters at London Pride last weekend.

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Heartstopper: The warmest coming-of-age love story on Netflix

Lexie Boardman — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:58:05 +0000

More heart-warming than heart-stopping, the Netflix adaptation of Alice Oseman’s graphic novel series follows the vulnerable, coming-of-age love story between school children Nick and Charlie. The story is endearing, wholesome and sweet – the show casts a warm light on growing up in the LGBTQ+ community.

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What is the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill supported by Caitlyn Jenner?

ShannonMcGuigan — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:52:59 +0000

Also known as the "Parents Rights in Education" bill but currently revered as the "Don't Say Gay" bill by critics, is a piece of legislation that states "the classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through [third grade]" or "in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standard" for students in other grade groups.

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