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Black gay female immigrant disabled judge appointed to Washington State’s Supreme Court

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“I believe, as a marginalized individual—being a black gay female immigrant disabled judge—that my perspective is a little different.” Grace Helen Whitener, a Black, gay, female, disabled, immigrant judge has been appointed to Washington State’s Supreme Court. Whitener was sworn in by Democrat governor Jay Inslee, who also swore in Jewish Native American politician Raquel Monotya-Lewis and Mary Yu, an Asian-American Latina lesbian who officiated the first same-sex marriage in Washington. Whitener, Montoya-Lewis and Yu’s appointments mean Washington State is now one of the most diverse courts in history. Before…

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Here’s what Michelle Visage had to say about the “special edition” of Drag Race All Stars

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Why is All Stars 5 being called a “special edition” of Drag Race? Earlier this year, it was revealed that the fifth season of the series will be a “special edition” and air 5 June on Showtime – for the first time in the show’s HERstory – shortly after the season finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12. Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment at Showtime, said: “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is a culture-defining show that fits perfectly within the contemporary programming Showtime offers in both scripted and unscripted. “We…

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Man left with fractured face in ‘transphobic or homophobic’ London tube attack

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British Transport Police are looking for two suspects potentially involved in a ‘transphobic or homophobic’ attack on the London Underground. The victim, a man in his 20s, was travelling on the Northern Line between Oval and Kennington at around 11:50pm on Saturday 29 February when the alleged assault happened. He was hit and suffered a fracture to his face, police have said. “British Transport Police are today releasing CCTV images following an assault on a Northern Line train in London,” a spokesperson for British Transport Police said in a statement…

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Billy Porter’s powerful new single is a call to action for young people to vote

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“People died for us to have this right. Queer people must remember to not take this duty for granted.” Billy Porter has released a powerful cover of Stephen Stills and Buffalo Springfield’s For What It’s Worth. The Emmy-winning Pose star delivers a soulful spin on the 1986 rock anthem, one of the most iconic protest songs in history, as a call to action for young people to vote in the upcoming United States presidential election this November. “I wanted to have my art and my music matter, make a difference,”…

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How can queer nightlife survive the coronavirus pandemic?

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For many LGBTQ+ people, nightlife is an essential part of finding and accepting yourself. In a world that often polices who we can love and what our bodies should look like, queer venues and club nights offer a space where we can go to be ourselves and find others like us. But the coronavirus pandemic that’s sweeping the globe has forced all non-essential businesses, including bars and clubs, to close down, taking away the places that many rely on to find joy, love and friendship. Though nightlife may be seen…

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The rise of domestic abuse during COVID-19 in LGBTQ relationships and how you can get help

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I have been successfully practising as a Barrister for over 20 years at the English bar and yet only once have I represented a client who was in a same sex relationship, and was seeking protection from the Family Court for an injunction to prohibit their partner from using or threatening violence against them.  There are ordinarily two hearings in such a scenario: the first is an urgent hearing where I accompany the victim seeking the urgent assistance and make representations on their behalf to the Judge. There is then…

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Tom Felton and Austin Swift share kiss in Braking for Whales trailer

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“I am not going to say it again. I am NOT gay!” The trailer for Tom Felton’s upcoming dark comedy drama has been released. Braking for Whales stars the Harry Potter alum as Brandon Walker, a gay man coming to terms with his sexuality who embarks on a road trip with his sister (Tammin Susok) to dispose of their mother’s ashes in the body of a whale. As they fulfil their mother’s bizarre final wish, they reconnect and confront their past issues. Directed by Sean McEwen, the film also stars…

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The “toy version” of Sam Smith and Demi Lovato’s I’m Ready video is epic

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“I am SCREAMING,” said Sam. Jake Wilson has left Sam Smith “SCREAMING!” with his take on their I’m Ready music video. The visual for the Demi Lovato-assisted dance-pop anthem was released last week to universal critical acclaim, and follows the two pop superstars as they “celebrate LQBTQ in all its forms” for the queer Olympics. (Sign us up!) To celebrate its release, Jake – who has directed for major artists in the past such as Cher, Lizzo and Kacey Musgraves – has used his time in self-isolation to create an…

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Widow Von’Du has an important message for Drag Race trolls

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“I definitely received some online hate, which isn’t what I planned for.” Widow Von’Du wants ‘fans’ of RuPaul’s Drag Race to check themselves before spreading hate online. On last week’s episode, the Missouri-born performer became the seventh queen to sashay from season 12 after failing to impress the judges in a presidential debate to determine who would be crowned America’s First Drag Queen President. Despite leaving audiences slain week after week thanks to her jaw-dropping dance and rap numbers, and in tears due to her emotional backstory, the Widow Von’Du…

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Court fines shop which refused to print posters for LGBTQ group

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Ironically, the shop was called Rainbow Colour. The Beersheba Magistrate’s Court, in Israel, has fined a shop, called Rainbow Colour, and ordered it to pay legal fees after it refused to print posters for an LGBTQ club at the Ben Gurion University. Rainbow Colour has been fined 50,000 NIS, which is roughly the equivalent to £11,480. A lawsuit was filed by the Aguda Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel, after Rainbow Colour rejected the posters, saying: “We do not deal with abomination materials. We are Jews!” The Times of Israel…

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