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Doctors suspended after removing a trans man’s vagina in irreversible surgery
by Vic Parsons on February 25, 2020 at 8:48 pm
Two doctors have been suspended for removing a trans man’s vagina against his wishes and then faking his consent to the procedure, a tribunal has heard. After finding out his vagina had been removed during the irreversible gender confirmation surgery, the man was left in floods of tears. He had consented to two other forms … Continued The post Doctors suspended after removing a trans man’s vagina in irreversible surgery appeared first on PinkNews - Gay news, reviews and comment from the world's most read lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans news service.
Right-wing Christians are striking out with furious anger because Clifford the Big Red Dog now stars lesbian mums
by Vic Parsons on February 25, 2020 at 7:22 pm
An evangelical right-wing Christian group is furious at ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ – a kids TV show – because one of the characters has lesbian mums. The group, One Million Moms – an astroturf organisation from the anti-LGBT+ hate group American Family Association that has one staffer and no members, according to LGBTQ Nation … Continued The post Right-wing Christians are striking out with furious anger because Clifford the Big Red Dog now stars lesbian mums appeared first on PinkNews - Gay news, reviews and comment from the world's most read lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans news service.

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL LEADS STONEWALL’S TOP LGBT-INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER LIST
by QN Editor on February 8, 2020 at 9:27 pm
The Top 100 is the UK’s leading list ranking employers from public, private and third sectors on how inclusive their workplaces are and is intensively competitive – with more than 500 organisations vying for a place this year.
North East Charity Supports Campaign to End Period Poverty for LBi Women
by QN Editor on February 8, 2020 at 9:07 pm
A North East charity is joining the campaign to end period poverty by launching a new project for lesbian and bisexual women in the region.
Endorsing Hate? Sanders Boasts Bigot Among Supporters
by Caleb Evans on January 25, 2020 at 8:58 pm
Rogan's endorsement will undoubtedly bring new voters to the Sanders campaign but at what cost?
Northumbrian Water Confirms Support for LGBTQ North East Awards
by QN Editor on January 7, 2020 at 1:17 pm
Northumbrian Water has confirmed their support for the prestigious LGBTQ North East Awards 2020. One of the categories will also be named as in association with organisation, and we will be represented at the event, which takes place on May 15th, 2020.

3 ways to make queer dating apps less racist & more welcoming
by Steven Wakabayashi on February 25, 2020 at 10:00 pm
ShutterstockThese apps are a core part of queer culture. So how can we make them a better experience for people of color?
Trans candidate Sarah McBride has blazed many trails. Now she’s ready for a new challenge.
by Molly Sprayregen on February 25, 2020 at 9:00 pm
ProvidedAt just 29 years old, transgender Delaware state senate candidate Sarah McBride has racked up an impressive number of accomplishments. In 2013, as a member of the Board of Directors of Equality Delaware, she played a pivotal role in getting LGBTQ nondiscrimination laws passed in the state. For her efforts, she was awarded the highest
Idaho got closer to passing one of the most anti-transgender laws in the country
by Alex Bollinger on February 25, 2020 at 8:00 pm
ShutterstockIdaho could ban transgender people from correcting their birth certificates, an extreme law that only one other state has passed.

NEW REPORT SHOWS 2019 WAS A RECORD YEAR FOR SCOTTISH PRIDE ORGANISERS
by Stuart Duffy on February 13, 2020 at 2:30 pm
Success and impact of Scottish Pride organisers is clear, but challenges for the sector remain.
POLO LOUNGE SPRAYED WITH VILE HOMOPHOBIC GRAFFITI
by Stuart Duffy on February 11, 2020 at 10:28 pm
One of the country’s biggest LGBT venues vandalised with “P**fs Out” slur
FILM SHOWS HOW MUSICAL THEATRE CAN HELP GROW CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS IN YOUNG PEOPLE
by Stuart Duffy on February 7, 2020 at 3:50 pm
Dundee's young people in the frame as new film explores the positive impact on mental health from musical theatre