After the election of Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and prime minister, does Britain have a populist, nativist politician as its head of government? It’s hard to say. Johnson has been … [Read more...] about Is Boris Johnson, Britain’s New Prime Minister, Anti-Immigrant, a Homophobe, a Bigot – or Just Politically Expedient?
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Professional ‘Gay Footballer’ Tweets That He is Coming Out As Soon As Possible
Photo by Jannik Skorna on Unsplash An anonymous Twitter account claiming to be a closeted professional football (soccer) player in the English Football League announced on Monday that after a … [Read more...] about Professional ‘Gay Footballer’ Tweets That He is Coming Out As Soon As Possible
Gay WWII Codebreaker Alan Turing to Be New Face of UK £50 Note
World War II codebreaker Alan Turing is the new face of the UK £50 banknote, the Bank of England announced on Monday. His life and work was depicted in the 2014 film, The Imitation … [Read more...] about Gay WWII Codebreaker Alan Turing to Be New Face of UK £50 Note
This Young, LGBT Advocate Isn’t Your Average Brexiteer
When the UK government officially filed divorce papers Wednesday to leave the European Union, Darren Grimes woke up a happy camper. “I’m extremely optimistic about our future chances outside in … [Read more...] about This Young, LGBT Advocate Isn’t Your Average Brexiteer
British Govt Says It Is ‘Committed’ to Pardoning 49,000+ Gay Men Convicted of Gross Indecency
The British government says it is "committed" to an 'Alan Turing law' that would pardon at least 49,000 gay men who were convicted under gross indecency crimes before homosexuality was decriminalized … [Read more...] about British Govt Says It Is ‘Committed’ to Pardoning 49,000+ Gay Men Convicted of Gross Indecency
Both Candidates to Become U.K.’s Next Prime Minister Have Anti-Gay Ties, Positions
Girl power! While most of the progressive thinkers in the U.S. are thrilled with the possibility of the election of the nation's first female Commander in Chief and marveling at how far we've come … [Read more...] about Both Candidates to Become U.K.’s Next Prime Minister Have Anti-Gay Ties, Positions
John Oliver Reminds America What It Missed Out on by Declaring Independence: WATCH
John Oliver turned in a special Independence Day segment to remind Americans of all the things they've missed out on by kicking Britain to the curb: accents, meat pies and bowler hats ("Perfect for … [Read more...] about John Oliver Reminds America What It Missed Out on by Declaring Independence: WATCH
UK Prime Minister Candidate Linked to ‘Gay Cure’ and Anti-Equality Organization
Stephen Crabb, one of the five candidates to replace David Cameron as the UK's next prime minister had to deny his homophobic views when he launched his candidacy to become the next leader of the … [Read more...] about UK Prime Minister Candidate Linked to ‘Gay Cure’ and Anti-Equality Organization
Brexit: The Vote That Set Cartoonists Off
British satirists are reacting to the Brexit vote with mostly dismay, doomsday scenarios — and a new head of hair ("leave" campaigner Boris Johnson's). But we wondered what cartoonists outside of … [Read more...] about Brexit: The Vote That Set Cartoonists Off
Brexit, Dugout Shampoo, Channing Tatum, Harry Styles, Christina Aguilera, Turkey: NEWS
BREXIT. An explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czWhVBmrNPQ FEDER. How Brexit could redraw the international LGBT rights map. BILL DE BLASIO. Mayor's support from LGBTQ community has … [Read more...] about Brexit, Dugout Shampoo, Channing Tatum, Harry Styles, Christina Aguilera, Turkey: NEWS
