LAPD officer could face criminal charges for recording colleagues’ discrimination
A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer could face criminal charges for recording his colleagues making homophobic, racist and sexist remarks while on the job. Daniel Flores, who is an officer for the LAPD, secretly recorded the comments before handing the audio over to his…
Everything you need to know about Heartstopper: Ending on a Hi documentary
Though Heartstopper is coming to an end, Heartstopper: Ending on a Hi will soften the loss. The sweet teenage romance of Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick (Kit Connor) may conclude with Heartstopper Forever, but Netflix is releasing much more for fans. As well as Heartstopper:…
Amnesty International declares JK Rowling’s sexual assault crisis centre ‘anti-rights’
Human rights organisation Amnesty International UK has described JK Rowling’s sexual assault crisis centre as being “anti-rights”. Beira’s Place in Edinburgh was founded by Rowling in 2022 to “provide practical and emotional help to women in a safe and supportive environment.” It describes itself as…
England player Harry Kane’s long history as an LGBTQ+ ally
England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has always been a staunch LGBTQ+ ally. The 32-year-old footballer is leading England into their FIFA World Cup quarter-final game against Norway. Regarded as one of the best players in the world, having scored over 500…
Map showing trans-friendly bathrooms launched after restrictive Idaho law
Idaho LGBTQ+ advocates have launched a new online map identifying trans-inclusive bathrooms across the state after a sweeping new law restricted restroom access for transgender people. Created by Trans Affirm, the “Idaho Inclusive Bathroom Map” highlights businesses and community spaces where people can safely use…
How to see queer actor Bella Ramsey’s new film for free in the cinema
The Last of Us’s Bella Ramsey is the star of coming-of-age comedy-drama Sunny Dancer, which is hitting UK screens for free. The film will be screened at over 120 independent UK cinemas on 27th and 28th July. Then, the film will be released in the…
Trans men may face higher miscarriage rates as review urges more research
A new review published in the Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica journal is calling for urgent research into pregnancy outcomes for transmasculine people after finding they may experience miscarriage at higher rates than the general population. Reviewing data from 44 existing studies, researchers found reported…
Major British body acknowledges failures as they make commitment to trans folk
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has affirmed their commitment to trans, non-binary and gender-questioning people (TNBGQ) after admitting they have failed the community. BACP is the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK. The organisation released a statement…
Rising number of Brits think it’s acceptable to make gay jokes, study shows
A new study worryingly reveals that British people think it’s increasingly acceptable to make jokes about gay people. The YouGov study is a biannual tracker that offers data from August 2019 to January 2026. Between 1,963 and 2,048 British adults participated in each wave of…
Joe Locke says it ‘would be weird’ if Heartstopper Forever didn’t have sex scenes
Heartstopper Forever is set to close a chapter for Nick and Charlie, as they navigate the reality of growing up and moving apart. With Nick heading off to university, and Charlie having to deal with the thought of long distance, the characters are at an…