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What you need to know about the US Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage battle

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Same sex marriage is under attack in the United States. Here’s everything you need to know about the Supreme Court case. WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO For decades, LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide have fought for the same rights and liberties as their heterosexual peers. While true equality is still a long way off, especially in today’s political climate, we have secured significant victories — including marriage equality. In the US, after two decades of campaigning, same-sex marriage was finally legalised across all 50 states following the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in the landmark…

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Grindr introduces new tab offering “uncensored versions” of its original content

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Grindr is making the app a one-stop shop for its original entertainment. On 7 August, the popular dating platform announced that users would no longer have to leave the app to access their original content, thanks to the new Grindr Presents feature. Now, the company’s popular entertainment offerings, such as the Katya-hosted Who’s The Asshole podcast, the viral Daddy Lessons series, editorials, music drops, and more, will all be available via a new in-app content hub. In addition to making it easier for user to access their content, Grindr revealed…

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The Sussex Beacon makes history as the UK’s first hospice dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community

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The Sussex Beacon has made history with its latest LGBTQIA+ initiative. On 16 July, the Brighton-based charity announced that it was “refreshing its approach to palliative and end of life care services” by becoming Britain’s first hospice dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community. Under the “landmark development,” The Sussex Beacon will offer inclusive care with expertise in specialist HIV care. While the organisation is setting up a new one-of-a-kind hospice service, it has decades of experience offering accessible health care for those living with HIV. Since 1994, The Sussex Beacon has…

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Jonathan Hertwig-Ødegaard gets candid on navigating the sports world as a gay athlete

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Jonathan Hertwig-Ødegaard has opened up about his journey as an openly gay athlete. On 1 August, the Norwegian decathlete sat for an interview with Norway’s public radio and TV broadcaster NRK, where he discussed coming out and why it shouldn’t get so much “attention.” “I think it’s great that you can be a role model, but at the same time, I hope in the long run that it doesn’t have to be necessary, and that it gets so much publicity and attention,” he revealed. Hertwig-Ødegaard went on to discuss the…

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“This isn’t a hobby, it’s my life”: K-pop idol Cherry comes out as trans

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K-pop idol Cherry has come out as a trans woman. The music talent, also known as Chae Ryujin, announced the exciting news on Instagram Live. “This isn’t a hobby, it’s my life. I’m trans. Because I wasn’t an ordinary person, I couldn’t reveal everything from the start. My goal was to take it slow. I’m just going with my goal,” she revealed. Cherry first made waves in the K-pop sphere when she appeared in the 2016 reality TV series “Boy24,” which featured a group of young hopefuls competing for a…

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The realities of living with HIV have changed

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Below, Dr Tristan Barber and Tom Hayes-Isaacs, an activist living with HIV, discuss how advances in medicine now allow many people living with HIV to lead full and healthy lives. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ViiV HEALTHCARE WORDS MEGAN WALLACE PHOTOGRAPHY LYDIA GARNETT FEATURING DR TRISTAN BARBER AND TOM HAYES-ISAACS Living with HIV has changed significantly over the years, thanks to improved treatment options, greater public education, and the gradual dismantling of discriminatory laws — including outdated restrictions on blood and organ donation, barriers to IVF and sperm donation, and the criminalisation…

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“Bozos”: Gay makeup artist slams ‘idiotic’ online trolls using his photo for right wing memes

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A gay makeup artist and content creator has shut down right-wing trolls using his photos to promote right-wing talking points. Over the last few years, social media has seen an increase in far-right accounts spewing hateful rhetoric towards the LGBTQIA+ community, people of colour and generally anything that represents diversity or community. While some are front-facing with their bigotry, sharing videos and creating awful podcasts, many opt to hide behind anonymous profiles filled with inflammatory statements and cringeworthy memes. However, one thing that has become evident with extremely conservative social…

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Grindr introduces essential security update for UK-based users

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Grindr has implemented a brand new age verification feature to tackle underage use of its app. On June 25, the company announced that UK-based users will be required to participate in its new “age assurance” initiative starting this month (July). The decision stemmed from the UK government’s Online Safety Act, which was passed in 2023. Under the legislation, social media companies and search engines are required to better regulate online safety for both adult and child users by “implementing new systems and processes to reduce risks that their services are…

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“I almost lost my life”: Drag Race’s Ilona Verley involved in near-fatal car crash

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Ilona Verley, who rose to fame in the first season of Canada’s Drag Race, was involved in a car accident last week that left them with serious injuries. The beloved Two-Spirit drag performer revealed the shocking news in an Instagram post uploaded on 24 June. “This past week, I almost lost my life, I’m really scared & traumatized about what the future holds,” Ilona wrote. “I’m so thankful to my dear sister @kikiwannakaikai for working with my mom @sandiverley to put this @gofundmeca together to help with my recovery. “Any support financially or via sharing…

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In Memoriam: Remembering the LGBTQ+ stars we lost in 2025

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Here are all the LGBTQIA+ stars that have tragically passed away in 2025 WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Since the start of 2025, a number of beloved LGBTQIA+ figures have sadly passed away, leaving behind family, friends, fans and their incredible legacies. While they are no longer with us, their impact and work will never be forgotten. See below for a list of all the LGBTQIA+ stars who have crossed over. The Vivienne BBC Date of passing: 5 January 2025 Age: 32 On 5 January, The Vivienne’s publicist, Simon Jones, announced…

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