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Bishop of Monmouth Cherry Vann has been elected the UK's first female archbishop, as well as the first LGBTQ+ leader of the Church in Wales. Vann is stepping into the role of Archbishop of Wales, replacing Bishop of Bangor Andy John. Image from @churchinwales via X

Bishop of Monmouth Cherry Vann has been elected the UK's first female archbishop, as well as the first LGBTQ+ leader of the Church in Wales.

Vann is stepping into the role of Archbishop of Wales, replacing Bishop of Bangor Andy John.

Image from @churchinwales via X
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Dutch Trans darts star Noa-Lynn Van Leuven has posted a statement on Instagram in response to a new rule imposed by the World Darts Federation, which restricts women’s competitions to those born female.

Dutch Trans darts star Noa-Lynn Van Leuven has posted a statement on Instagram in response to a new rule imposed by the World Darts Federation, which restricts women’s competitions to those born female.
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After nearly 50 years, Berlin’s iconic queer club SchwuZ has filed for insolvency. Known as Germany’s “oldest and biggest” queer nightclub SchwuZ cited “severe” financial struggles, from an “ailing economy” to an “ageing core clientele” and wider troubles in Berlin’s club scene

After nearly 50 years, Berlin’s iconic queer club SchwuZ has filed for insolvency.

Known as Germany’s “oldest and biggest” queer nightclub SchwuZ cited “severe” financial struggles, from an “ailing economy” to an “ageing core clientele” and wider troubles in Berlin’s club scene
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from cancelling US National Institutes of Health grants that research LGBTQ+ health. Judge Lydia Griggsby said the move was meant to “focus and target LGBTQ+ members” and issued a preliminary injunction.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from cancelling US National Institutes of Health grants that research LGBTQ+ health.

Judge Lydia Griggsby said the move was meant to “focus and target LGBTQ+ members” and issued a preliminary injunction.
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Norwegian decathlete Jonathan Hertwig-Ødegaard is speaking out about LGBTQ+ visibility in sport. Hertwig-Ødegaard, said he’s proud of who he is, and unapologetic. “I’m proud and happy to be Gay,” he said. “And if others have an issue with my sexuality, it’s their problem.”

Norwegian decathlete Jonathan Hertwig-Ødegaard is speaking out about LGBTQ+ visibility in sport.

Hertwig-Ødegaard, said he’s proud of who he is, and unapologetic. “I’m proud and happy to be Gay,” he said. “And if others have an issue with my sexuality, it’s their problem.”
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Ahead of the release of King Princess’s third album, “Girl Violence” Straus opened up about the responsibility she feels towards her fans. The album dives into themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Via The New Yorker

Ahead of the release of King Princess’s third album, “Girl Violence” Straus opened up about the responsibility she feels towards her fans. The album dives into themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

Via The New Yorker
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UK Black Pride celebrated its 20th anniversary in style! The event, which is the world's largest Pride celebration for LGBTQ+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern descent, first started in 2005

UK Black Pride celebrated its 20th anniversary in style!
The event, which is the world's largest Pride celebration for LGBTQ+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern descent, first started in 2005
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A genocide prevention organisation has urged the UN to downgrade the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) top status, citing what it describes as attempts to erase Trans people from British life.

A genocide prevention organisation has urged the UN to downgrade the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) top status, citing what it describes as attempts to erase Trans people from British life.
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A shadow remains.. A painting by Banksy of a judge using a gavel to beat a protester on the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice in London has been removed.

A shadow remains.. A painting by Banksy of a judge using a gavel to beat a protester on the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice in London has been removed.
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Reform UK-led Warwickshire County Council has voted to strip its chief executive of the power to decide which flags fly outside the council’s headquarters, following a row over the Progress Pride Flag.

Reform UK-led Warwickshire County Council has voted to strip its chief executive of the power to decide which flags fly outside the council’s headquarters, following a row over the Progress Pride Flag.
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In London in 1979- at the tail end of Punk and at the start of Thatcher’s decade in power- a small but influential group of young creatives came together every Tuesday at the Blitz wine bar in Covent Garden. Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s opens at the Design Museum 20 Sep

In London in 1979- at the tail end of Punk and at the start of Thatcher’s decade in power- a small but influential group of young creatives came together every Tuesday at the Blitz wine bar in Covent Garden. 

Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s opens at the Design Museum 20 Sep
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“Labour isn't working for LGBT+ people” - Labour conference stunt Trans+ Solidarity Alliance have taken messages from the Trans+ community, and messages from inclusive businesses, to the Labour party’s annual conference in Liverpool with a message that politicians need to act now

“Labour isn't working for LGBT+ people” - Labour conference stunt
Trans+ Solidarity Alliance have taken messages from the Trans+ community, and messages from inclusive businesses, to the Labour party’s annual conference in Liverpool with a message that politicians need to act now
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Moore, best known for playing Angel Evangelista in FX’s “Pose” shared a heartfelt 30 minute Instagram video addressing growing hostility towards Trans+ people, and calling on creator Ryan Murphy to “do more” for the community.

Moore, best known for playing Angel Evangelista in FX’s “Pose” shared a heartfelt 30 minute Instagram video addressing growing hostility towards Trans+ people, and calling on creator Ryan Murphy to “do more” for the community.
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Labour deputy leadership frontrunner Lucy Powell has branded proposals to mandate the exclusion of Trans+ people from gendered spaces and services “not right” and called for MPs to properly scrutinise and vote on any changes.

Labour deputy leadership frontrunner Lucy Powell has branded proposals to mandate the exclusion of Trans+ people from gendered spaces and services “not right” and called for MPs to properly scrutinise and vote on any changes.
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In a new interview about his memoir, “U Don’t Know My Alphabet” Lukas Gage opens up about sexuality, love, and mental health with rare candour. “I’m definitely Queer… I think everyone’s beautiful and hot.”

In a new interview about his memoir, “U Don’t Know My Alphabet” Lukas Gage opens up about sexuality, love, and mental health with rare candour. “I’m definitely Queer… I think everyone’s beautiful and hot.”