Bishop Auckland held its first ever pride event the other week. Huzzah! Another rainbow flag stuck in the ground of the North East! A day and a half of festivities descended on the market town’s Bishop Auckland College, starting on the evening of June 21st as cabaret and drag performances Continue Reading
LGBTQIA
A Snag on the Way to Marriage Equality in Japan
Following WhatTheTrans’ earlier piece on same-sex marriage alternatives in Japan, a number of municipalities have either begun listing, or are considering listing, same-sex partners as common law spouses on locally maintained resident registries (details on this development can be read about in “In First, Gay Couple in Japan Wins Common Continue Reading
Orlando: My Political Biography Honours Transness as Planetary Revolution
Paul B Preciado’s multi-award winning film Orlando: My political Biography is out 5th July, and is a needed salve in abrasive times. This film has nestled into my heart like very few films do, to the point where I don’t feel like I’m just writing a review anymore (of course, Continue Reading
PODCAST [TRANSCRIBED] – Election Special
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On this entirely exciting episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about: Tactical voting guide: https://stopthetories.vote/ References The Yes, Prime Minister clip Alyx referred to Kier Starmer Keir Starmer suggests trans women use hospital ‘side rooms’ instead of women’s wards Tony Blair weighs in on trans rights: ‘A woman is with a Continue Reading
UN Report says EHRC gave Government a Blueprint for Trans Discrimination
The United Nations Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity released his report recently following a visit to the UK from April-May 2023. In summary, it is damning in parts and glowing in others. The report takes a clear stance in line Continue Reading