Ahead of Pride in London, mayor of London Sadiq Khan writes for PinkNews about how Pride is vital at a time when hard-fought rights are in question. I’m hugely excited that this Saturday (2 July) we will once again see an outpouring of colour and creativity as we take to the streets of London for … Continued

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Tessa Thompson has said Valkyrie’s queerness was a “big” talking point in Thor: Love and Thunder, hinting her sexuality may be explored in the new film.  Valkyrie was hailed as the first LGBTQ+ character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but a scene confirming the character’s sexuality was cut from 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok. Thompson fought to represent Valkyrie all aspects of … Continued

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called for US lawmakers to codify the rights to marriage equality, abortion, contraception and more as well as the end of the Senate’s filibuster rule. The New York state representative discussed the Supreme Court’s recent ruling to overturn Roe v Wade during an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. AOC said the court “engaged … Continued

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LGBTQ+ teachers in Florida said they’ve been told they must hide their identities while at work so as not to violate the state’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law. Educators and staff in Orange County, Florida have reported they’ve been told to remove pictures of their families from classrooms if they have a partner of the same … Continued

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The world’s oldest Methodist buidling is now offering to officiate same-sex marriages after a unanimous vote. The New Room chapel in Broadmead, Bristol, is able to accept wedding requests from LGBTQ+ couples as of Thursday (30 June) with reverend Mandy Briggs applauding the move as a “natural next step”. Being the oldest remaining Methodist building … Continued

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