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SF GLBT Historical Society’s Online Preview of Queeriosities: Selections from the Art and Artifacts Collection” July 23

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The GLBT Historical Society’s upcoming online exhibition “Queeriosities: Selections from the Art and Artifacts Collection,” opens on Monday, July 26. This collection encompasses a diverse range of two- and three-dimensional objects, including paper materials, metal objects such as pins and plaques, sculptures, framed works of art, historic LGBTQ business signs, theatrical props and textiles. These objects provide visual and material evidence of the San Francisco LGBTQ community’s engagement with the social, cultural, political and physical dynamics of the city, from the late 19th century to the present. This special preview tour of the exhibition will be led Ramón Silvestre, the […]

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Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus reeling after horrific Pride crash that killed one of their own

The leader of the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus has spoken of their shock and grief after one of their members killed another in a horrific crash at a Florida Pride. James “Jim” Fahy, 75, was killed and two others were injured when a pickup truck driven by a fellow chorister suddenly accelerated and rammed into spectators at Pride parade in Wilton Manors, Florida on 19 June. Speaking to Local 10 News on Tuesday (29 June), chorus director and founder Dr Gary Keating recalled the horrifying moment when tragedy struck. “The truck took off, it knocked me down, I saw it go across the […]

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Russia’s anti-homophobia campaign defiantly launches on anniversary of Putin crackdown

The first-ever Russian anti-homophobia campaign has bravely launched on the anniversary of a constitutional amendment that formally banned same-sex marriage in Russia. The unflinching campaign is led by the Russian LGBT Network, which released a heartrending film depicting the love and struggle of two queer men through interpretive dance. Simply titled “We Will Become Better,” the video was released in defiance of Russia’s notorious “gay propaganda” law, which criminalises any positive depiction of LGBT+ identities. “This campaign is a precedent for Russia’s social advertising industry. It’s the first-ever project created by an LGBT+ organisation and a marketing agency,” said Alla Chikinda of the Yekaterinburg Resource […]

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Spain advances landmark trans self-ID bill – but activists say it doesn’t go far enough

Spain has advanced a landmark bill that would allow trans adults to self-determine their gender – but activists say it doesn’t go far enough. The Spanish government approved the draft bill on Tuesday (29 June). It would allow trans people over the age of 16 to update their gender marker and name on official documents without being forced to get a medical diagnosis. Currently, trans people in Spain must have a gender dysphoria diagnosis or have been prescribed hormone therapy before they can legally change their name and gender on official documents. Under the draft bill’s provisions, individuals aged between 14 […]

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High Court rejects bid to force trans women into men’s prisons in landmark ruling

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The High Court has rejected claims that housing trans women who’ve committed sexual or violent offences against women in female prison facilities is discriminatory to cis women. A judicial review against the government was launched last year to determine whether the Ministry of Justice’s policy on the care and management of trans prisoners discriminates against cis women. The High Court returned its judgement on Friday (2 July), stating that the policies “do not involve an unjustified or disproportionate intrusion with the [Human Rights Act] Convention rights of women prisoners”. The landmark case was brought by an unnamed cis female inmate at HMP Downview, who said she […]

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‘Traumatized’ teen ‘stuck at home like a prisoner’ after anti-LGBT+ hate attack

Police are investigating an alleged hate incident after a gay teenager said they were attacked and called a transphobic slur at school. Emily Wilkinson-Quinn, 14, was left “completely traumatised” following the attack on 20 May, according to their mum Natasha-Jayne Wilkinson. Emily told The Yorkshire Post that a classmate followed them into their classroom and poured hand sanitiser over their face and clothes. According to Metro, the boy called Emily a “f*****g t****y” while he carried out the attack. Natasha-Jayne said that Emily has been bullied ever since they came out as gay last year. The hand sanitiser incident was a “targeted attack”, she said. […]

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EU to finally take legal action against Poland over horrific ‘LGBT-free’ zones

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The EU will finally take legal action against Poland over the country’s “LGBT-free zones”, which began popping up in 2019, according to reports. Bloomberg Equality reports that “four people familiar with the matter”, who asked to remain anonymous, said the move could be formally announced as soon as next month. The legal action, known as an infringement procedure, would see the EU give Poland notice to correct the issue. If it fails to do so, the EU could take the case to the European Court of Justice, which may impose a fine. Some towns and regions in Poland that declared themselves “LGBT-free” […]

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Essex Police have launched a probe after a gang of some 20 thugs hurled homophobic abuse and threatened two young boys in Basildon, England. As England grapples with an escalating rate of homophobic hate crimes, a hunt is underway to find a throng of young people who targeted two teens in Lake Meadows, a  park in Billericay, on Thursday afternoon (1 July). According to county law enforcement, witnesses shared reports on social media of seeing around 20 youths threatening two boys. The group, Essex Police said according to Liverpool Echo, began “acting aggressive” towards the boys in an incident the authorities are treating […]

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These new CA laws no in effect

These new California laws take effect Thursday, when the new fiscal year begins: —California’s ban on buying more than one handgun in a 30-day period expands to semiautomatic centerfire rifles, which include some that meet California’s definition of an assault rifle. —California will create an ombudsman to advocate for and field complaints from student loan borrowersfaced with predatory practices. —Laura’s Law, a 2002 measure that allows judges to require intensive mental health outpatient treatment, becomes permanent. To qualify a person must have a serious mental illness and recent history of psychiatric hospitalizations, incarceration or violent behavior. —Portions of two laws designed to help […]

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Boy Scouts of America reaches pivotal agreement with victims

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The Boys Scouts of America have reached an agreement with attorneys representing some 60,000 victims of child sex abuse in what could prove to be a pivotal moment in the organization’s bankruptcy case. Attorneys for the BSA filed court papers late Thursday outlining a restructuring support agreement, or RSA, with attorneys representing abuse victims. The agreement includes both the official tort claimants committee, which is charged with acting as a fiduciary in the bankruptcy case for all abuse victims, as well as a separate plaintiffs group called the Coalition of Abused Scouts for Justice. It also includes attorneys representing local […]

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